Santana-Maria Maria
Santana Lyrics

The lyrics to Santana's "Maria Maria" are a mix of Spanish and English, with references to a Mozambique dance. The song begins with the repetition of the name Maria, followed by the phrase "Dice no masa, Dice Ines" which translates to "say no more, say Ines." This could be interpreted as either a warning to someone named Maria, or a call to stop talking about something. The next line, "Maria Caracoles," could be referring to someone who is dancing wildly or spiraling out of control like a snail shell, as caracoles means snails in Spanish.

The lines "Y yo le digo Maria Caracoles que no le bilar la Mozambique" translate to "And I tell you, Maria Caracoles, not to dance the Mozambique." The Mozambique is a dance style with roots in Africa and has a strong presence in Caribbean music. It's possible that the lyrics are alluding to the dangers of giving in to temptation and indulging in something that could have negative consequences.

As the song progresses, there's a repetitive chorus of "Ay bailar que bailar, Maria Caracoles, Es de Mozambique" translating to "Oh dance, keep dancing, Maria Caracoles, it's the Mozambique." The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that Maria Caracoles shouldn't stop dancing, even if it might not be the best idea. The song ends with Santana's guitar playing and a final chorus of the phrase "Que rico lo goza, que rico lo bailar, Maria Caracoles, es de Mozambique" which translates to "How rich it feels, how rich it is to dance, Maria Caracoles, it's the Mozambique."