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Soy Campesino
Ska Cubano Lyrics
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estoy de blanco
uso sombrero
zapato de condado (2x)
Bailo la gaita
fumo tabaco
bailo la cumbia
Y por eso canto (cumbia tropical)
cuando voy bailando (cumbia tropical)
cumbia cumbia cumbia (cumbia tropical)
cumbia de colombia (cumbia tropical)
Ritmo africano, jamaicano
colombiano, cubano,
todo caribeño
Cuando voy bailando (cumbia tropical)
cumbia cumbia cumbia (cumbia tropical)
cumbia de colombia (cumbia tropical)
cumbia sabrosona (cumbia tropical)
The lyrics to Ska Cubano's song "Soy Campesino" center around the identity and characteristics of a farmer. The first verse depicts the physical appearance of the singer, as he wears white clothing, a sombrero, and county shoes. The second verse highlights his hobbies and skills, as he dances the gaita and cumbia, and smokes tobacco with ease. The chorus showcases the various types of cumbia music, including the tropical cumbia, Colombian cumbia, and a special "cumbia sabrosona." The final line of the chorus repeats the phrase "cumbia tropical," further emphasizing the song's focus on this style of music.
Overall, the song celebrates the culture and traditions of the rural working class, particularly in Colombia and the Caribbean. The lyrics and music blend multiple influences, reflecting the multicultural roots of cumbia music. From African rhythms to Jamaican and Cuban sounds, the song highlights the diversity and vibrancy of the Caribbean region.
Line by Line Meaning
Soy campesino
I am a farmer
estoy de blanco
I am dressed in white clothing
uso sombrero
I wear a hat
zapato de condado
I wear countryside shoes
Bailo la gaita
I dance the gaita
fumo tabaco
I smoke tobacco
bailo la cumbia
I dance the cumbia
con gran facilidad
with great ease
Y por eso canto (cumbia tropical)
That's why I sing (tropical cumbia)
cuando voy bailando (cumbia tropical)
When I am dancing (tropical cumbia)
cumbia cumbia cumbia (cumbia tropical)
Cumbia, cumbia, cumbia (tropical cumbia)
cumbia de colombia (cumbia tropical)
Colombian cumbia (tropical cumbia)
Ritmo africano, jamaicano
African, Jamaican rhythm
colombiano, cubano, todo caribeño
Colombian, Cuban, all Caribbean
cumbia sabrosona (cumbia tropical)
Tasty cumbia (tropical cumbia)
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
leidy cardona
Cumbia de Colombia carajo!!! Esto es lo mejor....Hermosoooo!! lo mas lindo que he podido escuchar en mucho tiempo...se me eriza la piel escuchandolo....Bendiciones para los que hacen estas buenas composiciones...se merecen el cielo por llenar nuestras almas de tanta alegría y tranquilidad!
Marisol Sánchez
Que pena ver qué tenga tan pocas visitas esto es música y no las pendejadas de ahora
ceterlico
sin duda soy latino me encanta este ritmo me reanima siempre
maha rrama
SABADO NOCHE EN EL CARRO, TODOS LOS AMIGOS CANTANDO LA CANCION JAJAJ Muy buen tema ¡¡
Monica Liliana
I knew this was Cumbia, the gorgeous music from a gorgeous country called Colombia. Thank you Comet because through your advert I now know Ska Cubano :)
Christian Leonardo Novoa Sánchez
Buenisima canción!!! no la había escuchado que buena cumbia ska jeje!
thedivinemrsjones
Brilliant....Shades of the 1930's in the 21st Century. I can imagine hot nights in Chicago smoke filled bars, "The Mob", gansters molls etc. I love it.
Constanza Cruz
Me encantan mucho
Perruche-Chan Desu
Best music ever. Can be tested by nobody. <3
zolabud69
I love this song !!!