Mambo I I I
Sesame Street Lyrics


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I, I, I
I love to do the mambo
I, I, I
It is my favorite dance
I won't be shy
As long as I
Can mambo I, I, I!
I, I, I
I love to feel the rhythms
I, I, I
I feel like going with them
I could sigh
Whenever I
Mambo I, I, I

It's not the cha cha or the tango, oh, no
It isn't even the fandango, no, no
To do this dance
I'd take a chance
And try
Oh, I would try!

I, I, I
I love to do the mambo
I, I, I
It is my favorite dance
Can't tell you why I love my
Mambo I, I, I

It's not the cha cha or the tango
It isn't even the fandango
To do this dance
I'd take a chance
And try
Oh, I would try!

I, I, I
I love to do the mambo
I, I, I
It is my favorite dance
I won't be shy as long as I
Mambo I, I, I!

I love it, my mambo
I, I, I
I love it, my mambo




I, I, I
I, I, I!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sesame Street's Mambo I I I express the singer's love for the mambo dance. The repeated "I, I, I" emphasizes the personal enjoyment that comes from dancing the mambo, which is established as the singer's favorite dance. There is a sense of freedom associated with the dance; the singer "won't be shy" as long as they are able to mambo. The song suggests that the rhythmic feeling of the mambo is what draws the singer to it. The song also references other dances, such as the cha cha and the tango, suggesting that while the singer may enjoy those dances, they do not compare to the mambo. The song ends with a repetition of the singer's enjoyment of the mambo dance.


The song is short and repetitive, but the lyrics convey a clear message of personal enjoyment and passion for the mambo. The song's energy and celebration of dance make it a popular choice for children's dance classes or parties.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I, I
I am personally invested in this activity


I love to do the mambo
Performing the mambo brings me great joy and satisfaction


It is my favorite dance
Of all the dances I know, the mambo is my preferred one


I won't be shy
I will not feel embarrassed or intimidated


As long as I
Provided that


Can mambo I, I, I!
I have the opportunity to perform the mambo to the fullest extent


I love to feel the rhythms
The beats and melodies involved in the mambo inspire me


I feel like going with them
I am moved to respond to the music


I could sigh
I experience a strong emotional response to the mambo


Whenever I
Every time that


Mambo I, I, I
I perform the mambo


It's not the cha cha or the tango, oh, no
The mambo is distinct from other Latin dances like the cha cha and tango


It isn't even the fandango, no, no
Not even the lively Spanish fandango compares to the mambo in my eyes


To do this dance
When it comes to the mambo


I'd take a chance
I am willing to take risks


And try
Endeavor to perform the mambo


Oh, I would try!
I am excited and eager to learn and dance the mambo


Can't tell you why I love my
It is difficult for me to articulate why I am fond of the mambo


I love it, my mambo
I have a deep, personal attachment to the mambo




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RIVAS, SANS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@andresguerrero5222

Lyrics:
I, I, I
I love to do the Mambo
I, I, I, It is my favorite dance
I won't be shy, As long as I
Can Mambo I, I, I!
It's not the cha cha or the tango, oh, no
It isn't even the fandango, no, no
To do this dance I'd take a chance And try, Oh, I would try!
I, I, II love to do the mambo I, I, I It is my favorite dance Can't tell you why I love my Mambo I, I, I
(Instrumental)
It's not the cha cha or the tango It isn't even the fandango To do this dance, I'd take a chance And try, Oh, I would try!
I, I, II love to do the mambo I, I, I It is my favorite dance, I won't be shy as long as I Mambo I, I, I!
I love it, my mambo I, I, II love it, my mambo I, I, I I, I, I!



All comments from YouTube:

@soloriathewolf9355

I still have this movie.😁

@sherundalollis7324

SBU on.

@jennalarson5028

Me too but I can only watch it on YouTube because we don’t have a video cassette player and I only have it on video cassette

@coastykid95

This brings back so many memories!

@Nosybob

my childhood!

@ronaldcheng1857

Same. I remember back in 1st grade my teacher showing an entire VCR of these Sesame Street songs to the class.

@simonwoods7112

What an iconic and exuberant number. Love the 'Elmopalooza' special, this is one of a number of fantastic numbers featured. And I low-key get chills right as the trumpets first come in, after the percussion crescendo. A Sesame favorite, no doubt.

@ThePrincesspickle88

Yooo...I'm just seeing this again after 22 years. This is wild!🤩🤩 I love these childhood memories

@housephone9090

This and elmo in grouchland are my favorite elmo movies....... i still love them and im 24

@merpmerp7985

i used to watch this video in those old TVs when i was 4 years old...so many memories!!!

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