Bojangles
Pitbull Lil' Jon Ying Yang Twins Lyrics


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Pequeño Juan
Boy, you killed this one dog
If you don't know her name it's cool call her this

Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles
Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles
Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles
The following is not a test, DJ!

Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
The following is not a test, DJ!

Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
The following is not a test, DJ!

I see the way you move and I picture you nude
Baby keep movin' that thing, baby keep movin' that thing
I wanna take you to the boom boom room
So we can do it like boom, boom, boom, boom

Pleasure, yes, God bless
I love my women rated triple-X
Let me show you how we do it 'round here
Man the women they don't fake it they get naked down here

It's da bottom, no bras no drawers
Da bottom, where they holla "Take it off!"
Da bottom, where we turn out daughters
Just to plan a lick on the father, we got 'em

Licky licky, licky licky, I like to
Licky licky, licky licky, we like to
Licky licky, licky licky, they like to
Licky licky, licky licky, DJ!

Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
The following is not a test, DJ

Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
The following is not a test, DJ

I'm back for some more, jigga, jigga, jigga
Take it back to the floor, jigga, jigga, jigga
Bend over touch toes, jigga, jigga, jigga
That's right she's a pro, that's right I'm a pro

Take it to the, take it to the house
Party, I'm a take it, I'm a take it to her mouth
Boy I'm a take 'em, I'm a take 'em to the South
Where them schools got classics like Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt?

Pit is always reppin' for them boyz up the road
For them boyz on the block yellin' "We base blow"
Watch where ya at 'cause they will tag ya toe
Liberty City'll leave yo? ass John Doe

Licky licky, licky licky, I like to
Licky licky, licky licky, we like to
Licky licky, licky licky, they like to
Licky licky, licky licky, DJ!

Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
The following is not a test, DJ!

Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
The following is not a test, DJ!

Baby work it out, baby baby work it out
Baby work it out, baby baby work it out
Baby work it out, baby baby work it out
If you see a girl that can shake, tell her just like this

Baby take it down, baby baby take it down
Baby take it down, baby baby take it down
Baby take it down, baby baby take it down
If you see a girl that can shake, tell her just like this

Baby turn around, baby baby turn around
Baby turn around, baby baby turn around
Baby turn around, baby baby turn around
Girl you know what I like to do, I like to

Licky licky, licky licky, we like to
Licky licky, licky licky, they like to
Licky licky, licky licky, the wha?
The following is not a test, DJ!

Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
Bring it, bring it back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back, hey!
The following is not a test, DJ!

Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
The following is not a test, DJ!

Tremenda formida
Tremendo information
Tremendo party pa? que le chepa
If you don't know her name it's cool call her this

Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles




Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles
Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles

Overall Meaning

The song "Bojangles" by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon is a high-energy, dance-floor filler. The lyrics are primarily about a woman who can dance and shake her body well, referred to as Bojangles. Pitbull describes how he loves women who are rated triple-X and how they don't fake it in Miami's South Beach. The song is a tribute to the club scene in Miami, where people come to dance and have a good time.


The chorus of the song is a repeating chant of "jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles," which speaks to the infectious nature of the song, making it easy to sing along to and remember. The verses contain sexually explicit lyrics, but the overall tone of the song is upbeat and celebratory. The bridge of the song is sung in Spanish, which adds to the multicultural vibe of the song.


Overall, "Bojangles" is an ode to a carefree night of dancing and letting loose. The song's fast-paced beat and catchy lyrics make it a highly entertaining club banger.


Line by Line Meaning

Pequeño Juan
Addressing someone by the nickname 'Pequeño Juan', meaning 'Little John'


Boy, you killed this one dog
Complimenting someone for doing an excellent job


If you don't know her name it's cool call her this
Giving permission to refer to a woman as 'this' if her name is unknown


Jigga jigga, call that girl Bojangles
Encouraging the DJ to refer to the woman as 'Bojangles'


The following is not a test, DJ!
A declaration that what's about to happen is not a rehearsal and should be taken seriously


Bring it, bring it back
A command to rewind the music back a few seconds


Traelo pa' tras, trae trealo pa' tras, hey
A request to rewind the music in Spanish


I see the way you move and I picture you nude
Admiring the way a woman dances and imagining her without clothes


Baby keep movin' that thing, baby keep movin' that thing
Encouraging a woman to keep dancing in a seductive way


I wanna take you to the boom boom room
Expressing a desire to have sex with the woman


So we can do it like boom, boom, boom, boom
Imagining having sex with the woman in a rhythmic, pounding manner


Pleasure, yes, God bless
Celebrating the pleasure that sex brings and attributing it to a divine source


I love my women rated triple-X
Expressing a preference for pornographic or extremely sexual women


Let me show you how we do it 'round here
Claiming expertise on how to have sex or party in a given location


Man the women they don't fake it they get naked down here
Asserting that women in a certain location are more authentic and willing to take their clothes off


It's da bottom, no bras no drawers
Describing a place where women don't wear bras or panties


Da bottom, where they holla 'Take it off!'
Depicting a location where men shout for women to disrobe


Da bottom, where we turn out daughters
Imagery of father figures pimping out their own daughters for profit or pleasure


Just to plan a lick on the father, we got 'em
Suggesting a disturbing level of sexual exploitation or abuse within a community


Licky licky, licky licky, I like to
Expressing a desire to perform oral sex


Licky licky, licky licky, we like to
Referring to an interest in group oral sex


Licky licky, licky licky, they like to
Suggesting that some women enjoy receiving oral sex


Licky licky, licky licky, DJ!
Asking the DJ to play a song that refers to oral sex


I'm back for some more, jigga, jigga, jigga
Returning for more sexual activity or partying


Take it back to the floor, jigga, jigga, jigga
Referring to dancing or having sex on the floor


Bend over touch toes, jigga, jigga, jigga
Imposed sexual position of bending over and touching toes


That's right she's a pro, that's right I'm a pro
Proudly stating that both partners are experienced or skilled at sex


Take it to the, take it to the house
Referring to taking someone home for sex


Party, I'm a take it, I'm a take it to her mouth
Describing a desire to perform oral sex on a woman


Boy I'm a take 'em, I'm a take 'em to the South
Suggesting that Southern women are desirable sexual partners


Where them schools got classics like Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt'
Referencing a popular album to indicate a location that appreciates quality music


Pit is always reppin' for them boyz up the road
Claiming loyalty or affiliation with a particular group of men from a certain location


For them boyz on the block yellin' 'We base blow'
Shouting out to drug dealers or users who sell or consume crack cocaine


Watch where ya at 'cause they will tag ya toe
Warning to be careful in a certain area or around certain people, as they might cause harm


Liberty City'll leave yo? ass John Doe
'Liberty City' refers to Miami's inner city, which is portrayed as dangerous and violent. 'John Doe' is a term used for an unidentified person or a dead body.


Baby work it out, baby baby work it out
Requesting a woman to dance seductively


If you see a girl that can shake, tell her just like this
Encouraging men to compliment women on their dancing skills


Baby take it down, baby baby take it down
Asking a woman to perform a dance move that involves lowering herself closer to the ground


Baby turn around, baby baby turn around
Asking a woman to turn and face away from the singer


Girl you know what I like to do, I like to
Hinting at a sexual act that the artist enjoys


Licky licky, licky licky, the wha?
Asking for clarification on what sexual act is being referred to


Tremenda formida
Phrase in Spanish that roughly translates to 'tremendous heat/energy/excitement'


Tremendo information
Phrase in Spanish that roughly translates to 'valuable information'


Tremendo party pa? que le chepa
Phrase in Spanish that roughly translates to 'amazing party to have fun'




Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN H. SMITH, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, DEONGELO HOLMES, ERIC VON JR. JACKSON, MARK VINTEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@cinnamonbagel1230

Not sure why this song popped in my head in 2022 but I’m glad it did.

Waaaaaay better than Timber

@billygarcia3404

bring it back !!!!

@xXZHunter12Xx

Same here

@nemu2046

same xD

@-s-3508

,😂😅😂😂😂

@xXROM3RO13Xx

I remember when this dude kept dropping hits and each one never let me down. I still listen to him!

@billygarcia3404

bring it back !!!!

@jsuriel55

Me too!

@gabrielleharris5785

Pit bull and the Ying Yang Twins always had the best girls in their videos. Like, wow!

@XxNanamyxX

+Gabrielle Harris Nope, Die Antwoord have the best girls ;)

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