Oye Como Va
Perico Hernandez Lyrics
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Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
Oye mulatita
Oye como va mi ritmo
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
"Oye Como Va" is a classic Latin song by Perico Hernandez that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, with the chorus calling out to a "mulata" to listen to and enjoy the rhythm. The song has a distinct Latin beat with a heavy emphasis on percussion, including congas and timbales.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of Latin music and culture, specifically the rhythm and dance that comes with it. The repetition of the phrase "oye como va mi ritmo" emphasizes the power of the rhythm and invites the listener to join in and enjoy it. The reference to the "mulata" highlights the beauty and importance of African influence in Latin music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to how my rhythm goes
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
It's good for enjoyment, beautiful mixed-race woman
Oye mulatita
Listen, beautiful mixed-race woman
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to how my rhythm goes
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
It's good for enjoyment, beautiful mixed-race woman
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to how my rhythm goes
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
It's good for enjoyment, beautiful mixed-race woman
Contributed by Keira C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Edmar Salustiano
Muito Top, gostoso de ouvir e dançar e quanto ao filme simplesmente sensacional !!!
Cat Porritt
I saw this movie in theatre and then husband and I rented it twice on PPV!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
Anthony Stephenson
Love this arrangement.
Mahealani Lee
Loving this beautiful music since the movie Chef. 🥰
DJOZZYL
Mi favorita 👍🏽👍🏽
fishflavoredicecream
I don't know what genre this song is specifically but this just affirmed my love for Latin Jazz.
Ruben Leavell
Hit the nail on the head my guy Latin Jazz; influenced by Big Band in the 30s-60s super good stuff.
UniversalPisces
I don't know who needs to know this, but this song is played at every Cambodian Wedding...I just realized after 36 years of life I have been singing it wrong the whole time...😝
Cathryn RODRIGUEZ
Great movie and soundtrack. Love so much. Have just listened to the Santana version of this which led me down this rabbit hole!
Jazz Hog
I love Perico, his style and his band are top notch. However, the publisher's comments are wrong. Let's give credit where credit is due. The composer of this here tune is none other than El MAESTRO TITO PUENTE. Any musician with arranging skills can arrange the tune which ever way they want. Just saying, no pun intended...