Sabrina was photographed naked in erotic magazines (such as appearing on the cover of the British magazine, Mayfair), and she is also known for her revealing music videos (her videos for "My Chico" and "Boys" were banned in some places as her breasts were accidentally exposed in each). She is now considered an erotic star, those photos and clips circulating in large quantities all over the Internet.
At the height of her career, Sabrina entered into a well-publicized "feud" with UK topless model-turned-singer Samantha Fox. Magazines such as Playboy played up the "war of words" between the two over who was the sexier singer. There's no evidence to suggest that this was anything more than a publicity stunt.
Gringo
Sabrina Salerno Lyrics
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I'd like to have a solution Will you ever really understand?
I Told my mama I'm happy I told her everything is alright
But my life isn't easy
And everyday is going to be so hard!"
Gringo one, gringo two
Gringo tell me how long
Will I be at your side
Gringo, give me more Gringo why, gringo try
Gringo set me free
Loving you has made my life insane
I told her that you were so special
With your behaviour you hurt so much
You had my consideration
I can feel it coming from your touch
Gringo one, gringo two
Gringo tell me how long
Will I be at your side Gringo, give me more Gringo why, gringo try
Gringo set me free
Loving you has made my life insane
Gringo you treat me like a dingo, tell me why!
Come on let's go!
Gringo you make me feel a bimbo, tell me why!
Come on!
Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah
Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah
Bang, bang!
Oh yeah
Ha! (one, two, three, four)
(One-one-one-one-one-one-one) (One, two, one)
Gringo one, gringo two Gringo tell me how long
Will I be at your side
Gringo, give me more Gringo why, gringo try
Gringo set me free
Loving you has made my life insane
Gringo you treat me like a dingo, tell me why!
Come on let's go!
Gringo you make me feel a bimbo, tell me why!
Hey gringo!
Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah (O-o-o-ok)
Bang, bang!
Oh yeah
Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah Bang, bang!
Oh yeah (One-one-one-one ok) Bang, bang!
Oh yeah
Bang, bang!
Gringo you treat me like a dingo, tell me why!
Come on let's go!
Gringo you make me feel a bimbo, tell me why!
Gringo
Let's go!
You know, gringo Ha, come on!
(One, two) Gringo!
You know, gringo
Hey! (one two, one two)
The lyrics to Sabrina Salerno's song "Gringo" showcase a tumultuous relationship with a foreigner, who is referred to as "gringo." The song opens by asserting that the love between the singer and the gringo is not going to last forever. There's a "strange incomprehension" present in their relationship that is lying beneath the surface. The singer longs for a solution and wonders if the gringo will ever truly understand her. She reassures her mother that everything is alright, but acknowledges that her life isn't easy, and each day will be difficult.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer continues to address the gringo directly. She makes clear that she loves him but that he must treat her better. He's been hurting her with his behavior, but she still holds him in high regard. The song frequently repeats the phrases "Gringo one, gringo two," and "Gringo tell me how long, will I be at your side," suggesting an uncertainty on the part of the singer about the future of their relationship. The chorus proclaims that loving the gringo has made the singer's life insane. The song closes with the singer demanding to know why the gringo treats her like a "dingo" and makes her feel like a "bimbo," calling him out to give her a better answer.
Overall, "Gringo" is a song that captures the turmoil of a relationship with someone from a different culture, trying to navigate the love, miscommunication, and hurt that can come from such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love won't last forever
Salerno is expressing her concern that the love her partner has for her might not be permanent.
There is a strange incomprehension lying
She feels a sense of confusion from her partner's behavior and is having difficulty understanding it.
I'd like to have a solution
Salerno is asking for a resolution or a way to fix the problems in her relationship with her partner.
Will you ever really understand?
She wants to know if her partner will ever truly comprehend her feelings and the situation they are in.
I Told my mama I'm happy
Salerno is informing her mother that everything is alright and that she's content with her life.
I told her everything is alright
She assures her mother that she's okay and doesn't want her to worry about her.
But my life isn't easy
Even though Salerno is telling her mother that she's happy and everything is fine, she still is struggling with her hardships.
And everyday is going to be so hard!
She's expressing her belief that each day is going to be a difficult struggle to get through.
Gringo one, gringo two
Salerno is addressing her partner by calling them 'gringo one' and 'gringo two,' potentially indicating that they may be easily interchangeable and replaceable.
Gringo tell me how long
Salerno wants to know how long she will be in a relationship with her partner and if there will be an end.
Will I be at your side
She wonders if she will continue being with her partner or if they will separate in the future.
Gringo, give me more
Salerno desires more from her partner, whether that be time, attention, or affection.
Gringo why, gringo try
She's asking her partner why things are the way they are and if there is an attempt being made to fix them.
Gringo set me free
Salerno wants to be released from the hold her partner has on her and hopes for freedom.
Loving you has made my life insane
She's expressing her frustration that the love she has for her partner is causing her stress and anxiety.
Gringo you treat me like a dingo, tell me why!
Salerno is asking her partner why they're treating her like an animal, potentially indicating that her partner is not treating her with the respect she deserves.
Come on let's go!
Salerno wants to move on and change her current situation with her partner.
Gringo you make me feel a bimbo, tell me why!
She wants to know why her partner is treating her like a silly, foolish woman.
Bang, bang! Oh yeah Bang, bang! Oh yeah Bang, bang! Oh yeah Bang, bang! Oh yeah
These phrases don't hold much meaning, but they indicate a shift in the song towards louder and more energetic music.
Ha! (one, two, three, four) (One-one-one-one-one-one-one) (One, two, one)
Salerno is encouraging an upbeat and energetic feel to the song, likely as part of the chorus.
You know, gringo Ha, come on! (One, two) Gringo! You know, gringo Hey! (one two, one two)
These phrases contribute to the liveliness of the song and reflect Salerno's desire for change from her current situation.
Writer(s): David Sion, Sabrina Salerno, Elvio Moratto
Contributed by Arianna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.