Bomba en Caracas
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz Lyrics

Bomba de las navidades
This song celebrates the Puerto Rican dance form called Bomba and how it adds joy to the Christmas season.

Pa' que gocen
The song is meant to make people dance and enjoy themselves.

Ay na' ma'
This phrase is a playful way of saying 'Ay nada más' meaning that this is all there is to it and it's just fun.

Ehhh (bomba)
This is an exclamation to get people excited about the music and dance.

Que yo le traigo (bomba)
The singer is proud to bring the Bomba to the people and get them dancing.

Mi bomba rica (bomba)
The Bomba dance that the singer is performing is rich and full of lively rhythm.

Para que goce (bomba)
The song and dance are meant to give pleasure and joy to the audience.

Ay na' ma'
This phrase is repeated to stress that this is simply joyful music and dance for everyone to enjoy.

Ay Dios mi bomba es buena (bomba)
The singer is acknowledging that their Bomba dance is excellent and enjoyable for all.

Es navideña (bomba)
This Bomba dance is special because it is part of the Puerto Rican Christmas tradition.

Puertorriqueña (bomba)
The Bomba dance and the artists are from Puerto Rico and they are showcasing their culture and heritage.

Como se baila en Puertorro
The singer is explaining how to dance the Bomba in the Puerto Rican style.

Esta bomba es pa' gozarla
The Bomba dance is all about having fun and enjoying the music.

No se dejen sorprender
The singer is advising the audience not to be surprised by the rhythm and movements of the dance.

Bailela en la punta 'el pie
The singer is instructing the audience to dance on their toes to keep up with the rhythm of the Bomba.

Un dado de manibiri
This is a playful reference to a game using a small wooden dice used in the Caribbean.

Un beso de cual africano
This is a playful reference to how different cultures in the Caribbean share customs and traditions, including language.

Tocando con salsiti
This is an expression of how the Bomba music is made lively with a bit of improvisation or 'spice.'

Dios mio si yo pudiera
The singer is expressing their wish to share the Bomba with American audiences, and explain its cultural significance.

Cantarle a un americano
The singer is stating their desire to teach Americans about Puerto Rican culture through music and dance.

Como hermano
The singer wants to share their cultural heritage as if sharing as a brother or friend.

El sabor que han escuchado es la bomba navideña mi bomba puertorriqueña
The singer is proudly declaring to American audiences that the Bomba is a quintessential Puerto Rican Christmas dance with its own unique style.

El poder de comprender
The singer wishes that American audiences would have the power to understand and enjoy the cultural richness of Puerto Rican music and dance.

La cultura de mi tierra
The singer is highlighting their desire to share the beauty of Puerto Rican culture with American audiences.

El dolor que significa vivir lejos de mi patria alejado de mi vida
The singer is expressing the emotional pain of being separated from their homeland and how sharing their cultural heritage can provide comfort and connection.

Que le tocarare la sal a puerto rico en serio
This is a playful promise to bring the excitement and liveliness of Puerto Rican music back to the island.

Soplále la suela
This is a playful exclamation to create more stepping sounds while dancing the Bomba.

Que me voy pa' Puertorro y no vuelvo más
The singer is expressing their love for Puerto Rico and their desire to live there forever and enjoy the Bomba music and dance style.

Si me quedo en América me voy a matar
The singer is joking that they would rather not live in America if they cannot dance and play the Bomba there.

Dile a Richie Ray que no vuelva más
This is a playful request to another Puerto Rican musician, Richie Ray, to continue playing and bringing the Bomba music to audiences everywhere.

Te traigo para Cuba ya
The singer is inviting the audience to join in and dance the Bomba with them as they travel to other music-rich islands like Cuba.

Pero pero vamos a gozar
This is an invitation to have fun together and let loose with the Bomba dance and music style.

Oh la bomba te traigo pa' vacilar
The singer is emphasizing that the Bomba is a driving and energetic dance style perfect for having a good time with friends.

Bomba ahí na' ma'
This phrase is repeated as a playful and celebratory call to dance the Bomba.