Cuba
Strombers Lyrics
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tomando un Daiquiri.
En la bodeguita del medio
siento ganas de vivir.
Al son de los cubanos
al ritmo del tambor
dame, dame, dame morenita
Cuba de mis amores
cuba canta y no llores.
Cuba de mis amores
cuba canta y no llores.
Pienso en la vieja habana
pienso en el malec
ón.
En la brisa y en el ron
que me hace perder la razón.
Strombers's song "Cuba" is an ode to the city of Havana, Cuba. The lyrics evoke the nostalgia and romanticism often associated with the city, particularly its history, music and culture. The first verse of the song expresses a desire to be in Havana, specifically at the famous bar La Bodeguita del Medio, known for its association with Ernest Hemingway and for being the birthplace of the Daiquiri cocktail. The second verse continues the theme of the city's music and rhythm, referencing the sound of the Cuban drum and the desire to dance with a "morenita" (a term of endearment for a woman with dark skin). The chorus repeats a declaration of love for Cuba, urging the country to sing and not cry.
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