Sergent Garcia mixes reggae, salsa, raggamuffin, rock and other trends in a new style he defines as the salsamuffin.
In 2011, he released his sixth studio album, Una y otra vez (Cumbancha / The Gwagwita), recorded in France, Spain, Cuba and Colombia.
Together with Colectivo Iye Ife, Sergent Garcia started a world tour that began in Paris in March 2011 and made appearances in through Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.
Mamaye
Sergent Garcia Lyrics
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Cuando bailas,
Pa'lante, pa'tras tu mueves las caderas,
Con el compás, tu mueves las caderas,
Y hasta que la música se muera,
Mamayé, Mamayé, mamayé como bailas.
Cuando me besas,
Tu boca junto a mi boca,
Tu mano roza mi mano,
Tus labios son centellas,
Tus ojos son candelas.
Pa'lante, pa'tras...
Espero este momento todo el día entero,
Bailar contigo es todo lo que quiero,
Sin ti soy como un perro sin su dueo,
Cuando bailas conmigo, olvido todo el mundo,
Te miro y te admiro y me tiro cara al suelo,
Yo lo que quiero es estar junto a tu cuerpo,
Bailando con el ritmo de este son tremendo.
Cuando te desnudas,
Cuando tu piel toca mi piel,
Cuando tus manos sobre mi cuerpo,
Cuando tu cielo toca mi cielo.
Pa'lante, pa'tras...
Soy como una bomba a punto de estrellar,
Boom, terremoto, no lo puedo controlar,
Un volcán que nada lo puede apagar,
Aunque le heches toda el agua del mar,
Ardiendo por dentro, me consumo poco a poco,
Cuando bailas conmigo me vuelvo medio loco,
Cuando me tocas siento escalofrío,
Cuando me besas mis pies no tocan el suelo
Ay mamita mía, no me dejes así
The lyrics of Mamaye by Sergent Garcia are about the joy and passion that comes with dancing with someone you love or admire. The song talks about the strong physical and emotional attraction that comes with dancing or being close to someone you desire. The lyrics highlight the movements of the hips, the touching of hands, and the exchange of kisses and caresses as integral parts of the dance.
The first verse talks about the movement of the hips during the dance, with the rhythm being an essential part of it. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, is an exclamation of admiration for the person's dance moves. The second verse talks about the physical attraction between the two dancers, emphasizing the sparks and heat that come from the touch of hands and lips. The third verse talks about how the waiting for the moment to dance with the person is always worth it, and being with them is all that's desired. The chorus follows after, emphasizing the passion for the dance, and the love for the person the singer is dancing with.
In all, the lyrics of Mamaye by Sergent Garcia are about the passion and attraction that exists between two people who share a strong connection or love for each other. The song celebrates the love of rhythm, movement, and touch, and incorporates it all within the sensual dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando bailas,
When you dance,
Pa'lante, pa'tras tu mueves las caderas,
You move your hips forward and back to the beat,
Con el compás, tu mueves las caderas,
You move your hips in rhythm,
Y hasta que la música se muera,
And you keep dancing until the music stops,
Mamayé, Mamayé, mamayé como bailas.
Mamayé, Mamayé, you dance so well.
Cuando me besas,
When you kiss me,
Tu boca junto a mi boca,
Your lips next to mine,
Tu mano roza mi mano,
Your hand touches mine,
Tus labios son centellas,
Your lips are like lightning,
Tus ojos son candelas.
Your eyes are like candles.
Espero este momento todo el día entero,
I've been waiting for this moment all day long,
Bailar contigo es todo lo que quiero,
All I want is to dance with you,
Sin ti soy como un perro sin su dueño,
Without you, I'm like a dog without its owner,
Cuando bailas conmigo, olvido todo el mundo,
When you dance with me, I forget about everything else,
Te miro y te admiro y me tiro cara al suelo,
I look at you and admire you and fall to the ground,
Yo lo que quiero es estar junto a tu cuerpo,
All I want is to be next to your body,
Bailando con el ritmo de este son tremendo.
Dancing to the beat of this awesome rhythm.
Cuando te desnudas,
When you undress,
Cuando tu piel toca mi piel,
When your skin touches mine,
Cuando tus manos sobre mi cuerpo,
When your hands are on my body,
Cuando tu cielo toca mi cielo.
When your heaven touches mine.
Soy como una bomba a punto de estrellar,
I'm like a bomb about to explode,
Boom, terremoto, no lo puedo controlar,
Boom, earthquake, I can't control it,
Un volcán que nada lo puede apagar,
A volcano that nothing can extinguish,
Aunque le heches toda el agua del mar,
Even if you pour all the water of the ocean on it,
Ardiendo por dentro, me consumo poco a poco,
Burning inside, I consume myself little by little,
Cuando bailas conmigo me vuelvo medio loco,
When you dance with me, I become half crazy,
Cuando me tocas siento escalofrío,
When you touch me, I feel a chill,
Cuando me besas mis pies no tocan el suelo.
When you kiss me, my feet don't touch the ground.
Ay mamita mía, no me dejes así
Oh my dear mom, don't leave me like this.
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.