La Quimbumba
Perico Hernandez Lyrics


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La kicunva de la rumba que le sumba
Con la kincunva de rumba se acabo
Con la rumba la que sumba de la rumba eh
A la rumba la kincuva la gozo)x2

Kumba mi rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es
Kumba mi rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es

Kumba mi rumba eh kikiriki rumba he
Rumba quincumba es sonideros rumba he
Kumba mi rumba eh bailen todos rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es los tambores rumba eh

Kumba mi rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es
Kumba mi rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es

Kumba mi rumba eh kikiriki rumba he
Rumba quincumba es sonideros rumba he
Kumba mi rumba eh bailen todos rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es los tambores rumba eh

Kumba mi rumba eh kikiriki rumba he
Rumba quincumba es sonideros rumba he




Kumba mi rumba eh bailen todos rumba eh
Rumba quincumba es los tambores rumba eh

Overall Meaning

The song "La Quimbumba" by Perico Hernandez is a lively and rhythmic celebration of the Afro-Cuban music genre known as rumba. The lyrics are filled with phrases and expressions that showcase the vibrant and joyous nature of rumba as a dance and musical style. The song talks about the "kincunva," the driving beat and rhythm of the rumba that makes people want to dance and move. The lyrics encourage everyone to join in and enjoy the rumba, showcasing the inclusive nature of rumba as a community activity that brings people together.


The repeated use of the phrase "Kumba mi rumba eh/Rumba quincumba es" reinforces the idea that rumba is not just a musical style but a way of life for people who love to dance and enjoy music. The song celebrates the traditional elements of rumba, such as the drums and the sonideros (the people who play the music) while also incorporating modern musical elements like the use of electronic sounds. Overall, "La Quimbumba" is a rhythmic and joyous celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Afro-Cuban music and dance.


Line by Line Meaning

La kicunva de la rumba que le sumba
The intense drumming of the rumba is heard


Con la kincunva de rumba se acabo
The rumba ends with the strong beat of the drums


Con la rumba la que sumba de la rumba eh
With the rumba, the powerful drumming is what makes it


A la rumba la kincuva la gozo)x2
I enjoy the strong drumming of the rumba


Kumba mi rumba eh
This is my rumba


Rumba quincumba es
The essence of the rumba is its beating drums


Kumba mi rumba eh kikiriki rumba he
This is my rumba, with the sound of the rooster crowing


Rumba quincumba es sonideros rumba he
The essential beat of the rumba is provided by the musicians


Kumba mi rumba eh bailen todos rumba eh
Everyone should dance to my rumba


Rumba quincumba es los tambores rumba eh
The drums are the heart of the rumba


Kumba mi rumba eh kikiriki rumba he
This is my rumba, with the sounds of the rooster crowing


Rumba quincumba es sonideros rumba he
The rhythm and beat of the rumba are provided by the musicians


Kumba mi rumba eh bailen todos rumba eh
Everyone should dance to my rumba


Rumba quincumba es los tambores rumba eh
The drums are the essential part of the rumba


Kumba mi rumba eh kikiriki rumba he
This is my rumba, with the sounds of the rooster crowing


Rumba quincumba es sonideros rumba he
The musicians provide the rhythm and beat of the rumba


Kumba mi rumba eh bailen todos rumba eh
Everyone should dance to my rumba


Rumba quincumba es los tambores rumba eh
The drums provide the heart and soul of the rumba




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