Lament
Patrick Cassidy Lyrics

Loca (Loca)
Repeating the word "Loca", which translates to "crazy" in English, in order to emphasize the theme of the song.

Dance or die
Creating a sense of urgency, and reinforcing the idea that the only way to keep up with the female subject of the song is to dance or die, metaphorically speaking.

She's playin' dumb all the time, just to keep it fun
The female subject of the song acts as if she doesn't know what's going on, in order to make it appear more exciting for both herself and the male subject.

To get you on like, "Ah!" Be careful, amigo
The female subject is intentionally trying to woo the male subject, and he needs to be cautious not to get in too deep.

She's talking and walking just to wake you up
The female subject is doing everything in her power to keep the male subject engaged and interested.

She'd die for your love, but your love's only mine, boy
The female subject is so infatuated with the male subject that she's willing to do anything for him, but he only has eyes for the songwriter himself.

Yo sigo tranquila, like I'm on a beach in Anguilla
The female subject is relaxed and calm, despite everything that is happening around her. She is enjoying herself on a metaphorical beach in Anguilla, a Caribbean island known for its laid-back atmosphere.

Sippin' my Corona like it's nothin' goin' on
The female subject is enjoying a Corona beer, as if there is nothing happening around her worth worrying about.

I ain't leavin' you alone, what is meant for me
The songwriter is insisting that he and the male subject are meant to be together, and he won't give the female subject a chance to come between them.

No other girl is gonna take it, so give him up
The female subject needs to accept that the male subject is meant to be with the songwriter, and she needs to let him go.

And I'm crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
The songwriter acknowledges that he's acting crazy, but the male subject is enjoying the craziness nonetheless.

You like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
The male subject enjoys the challenge of dealing with the female subject's unpredictable behavior, as it makes things more exciting for him.

That girl is a nutter
A British slang term for "crazy", the songwriter is acknowledging that the female subject's behavior is a little out of the ordinary.

Hot girl, I heat up when I touch her
Despite acknowledging her craziness, the male subject is still attracted to the female subject.

Chica Caliente, got me rapping to merengue
Despite his frustration, the male subject is still enjoying himself and is even rapping to the upbeat merengue music.

I feel so el presidente
The male subject feels like the president of the situation, in control of everything that is happening around him.

I'm runnin' shit and I'm lovin' it
Metaphorically speaking, the male subject is in charge of everything and is enjoying the power he has over the situation.

She's got a mean lil' bopper, you should see what she does with it
Despite her craziness, the female subject has a seductive side that the male subject finds alluring.

She keeps it down low (down low, down low)
The female subject keeps her behavior secret from the outside world, which makes it even more alluring to the male subject.

I can never get enough, oh no, oh no
Despite his better judgment, the male subject can't get enough of the female subject's craziness and unpredictable behavior.

She gives me the runaround, but I stay chasin'
The female subject is difficult to catch, but the male subject is willing to put in the effort to pursue her nonetheless.

But I mean, yo, I'm in love with a crazy girl
Despite all of her craziness, the male subject is in love with the female subject and can't help himself.

But it's all good, and it's fine by me
The male subject accepts the fact that the female subject is a little crazy, and he's okay with it.

Just as long as I hear her say, "Ay, papi"
The male subject's love for the female subject is confirmed when she calls him "papi", which is a term of endearment in Spanish.

You're the one for me, and for her no more
The songwriter is reaffirming that the male subject is meant to be with him, and he needs to break things off with the female subject.

Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
Despite the female subject's efforts to gain the male subject's attention and affection, the songwriter already has a partner, referred to as "kiki".

I guess she doesn't know the things that I'd do to please you
The songwriter is acknowledging that he would do anything to make the male subject happy, even if the female subject doesn't realize it.

I take you to the malecón por el caminito
The songwriter promises to take the male subject to the malecón, a seaside promenade in Havana, Cuba, and to walk with him down the caminito, which is a term meaning "little path" in Spanish.

They saw your girlfriend looking for me with a rifle
The female subject is so crazy that she is willing to use violence to keep the male subject from leaving her.

'Cause, we're dancin' Mambo, oh, what she don't allow it?
The male subject and the songwriter are having such a good time dancing to Mambo music that they've forgotten about the dangers of the female subject.

I really can't help it if I make the lady Loca
No matter how hard he tries, the songwriter can't help but drive the female subject to further levels of craziness.

I don't want no trouble, I just wanna hit the— ooh!
The songwriter doesn't want any trouble with the female subject, and makes a subtle reference to sexual activity.

And you're the one for me, and for her no more
The songwriter is emphasizing that the male subject needs to break things off with the female subject, and stay with him instead.

Although you think she got it all, I got my kiki
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song, the songwriter lets the male subject know that he already has a partner and he can't go back to the female subject.