Mambo
Peréz Prado Lyrics
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'Cause I weight two hundred pounds
All the girls they love me
'Cause I know my way around
I was standin', I was standin' on the corner
Of Rampart and Canal
I was watchin', watchin'
Wah wah wah, wah wah
Wah wah waah, wah wah wah
Wah wah waah, wah wah wah
Wah wah wah
Wah waaa-ah wah
Wah wah wah, wah wah wah
Wah wah wah, wah wah wah
Wah wah wah
I'm goin', I'm goin' goin' away
And I'm goin', goin' to stay
'Cause we be in this fast life
Can't stand this, goin' away.
The lyrics to Perez Prado's song Mambo No.5 capture the essence of the musician's larger than life persona as the "fat man" who is loved by all the girls because he knows his way around. The opening line of the song acknowledges his size, weighing in at two hundred pounds. Though it could easily be seen as a negative, in the context of the song, it only adds to the persona of the jolly music maker.
The song's lyrics then take us to a street corner, where the singer is watching people gather. The background lyrics repeat with a signature mambo beat that keeps the head bobbing and the hips swaying. There is an energy in the song that builds as the music progresses, culminating in the repeated "wah wah wah" that becomes almost primal in nature. The final lines of the lyrics suggest that the "fat man" is going away, but is going to stay because he cannot stand to leave this fast life. It is an ode to the thrill of living life in the moment and enjoying the energy of the people around you.
Line by Line Meaning
They call, they call me the fat man
I am referred to as the fat man by everyone around me
'Cause I weight two hundred pounds
My weight is the reason behind everyone calling me the fat man
All the girls they love me
I am adored by girls in general
'Cause I know my way around
I have ample knowledge to satisfy and please them in every way
I was standin', I was standin' on the corner
I was positioned and waiting on the junction
Of Rampart and Canal
The junction I am referring to is located at Rampart and Canal Street
I was watchin', watchin'
I was observing and observing
Watchin' those people gather
I was observing the gathering of the people
Wah wah wah, wah wah
No particular meaning
Wah wah waah, wah wah wah
No particular meaning
Wah wah waah, wah wah wah
No particular meaning
Wah wah wah
No particular meaning
Wah waaa-ah wah
No particular meaning
Wah wah wah, wah wah wah
No particular meaning
Wah wah wah, wah wah wah
No particular meaning
Wah wah wah
No particular meaning
I'm goin', I'm goin' goin' away
I am leaving for good
And I'm goin', goin' to stay
I have decided to leave permanently
'Cause we be in this fast life
I am not comfortable living in the fast-paced life
Can't stand this, goin' away.
I am departing because I cannot bear this anymore
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, ANTOINE 'FATS' DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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@yolymarmonzon4539
Cubano de nacimiento y Mexicano de corazón,,, gracias maestro por tu aporte a la música,, saludos desde Venezuela !!
@r.hillution4525
Se dan cuenta que se puede ser mexicano
Por eso dicen que no nada más
El mexicano nace en México
@jarolsilvacomunicador
Estoy escuchando esto en el trabajo con los audífonos puestos. Ahora todo el mundo me mira raro porque no pude evitar gritar"¡¡AAAAAAHHG UUUUHHH!!"
@gilberto2056
😁😁😁😁😁👏
@nativotierraadentro3630
Maric0
@pedrojosedelgadoantunez5463
GRANDE!!!!
@greekchicgreek
😂😅😂
@victorraulpenasuarez192
Igual yo saludos.dejate llevar por la alegria😂
@carlos31302
That drummer and lead trumpeter are on fire🔥🔥🔥🔥
@rubenmedina5387
Que bonito