Se Me Van Los Pies
Susana Baca Lyrics


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Look how my feet go
My waist, hips and my shoulders too

Oh, how my feet go!
With my hips
How my feet go
With my waist
How my feet go
With the cajón
How my feet go
With the marinera
How my feet go
With the zamacueca

They go to Chincha
The zamacueca
The marinera
The carapulca

To San Francisco
To New York

Mira que se me van los pies
Mira que se me van los pies
Mira que se me van los pies
Mira que se me van los pies
La cintura, la cadera
why los hombros también

Ay se me van se me van
Se me van los pies
Ay se me van se me van
Se me van los pies
Con la cadera
Se me van los pies
Con la cintura
Se me van los pies
Con el cajón
Se me van los pies
La marinera
Se me van los pies
La zamacueca
Se me van los pies
Se me van
Se me van los pies
Pa? chincha se van
La zamacueca
La marinera
La carapulca
Se me van
Se me van
Pa' San Francisco
Pa' Nueva York




Se me van
Se me van...

Overall Meaning

In Susana Baca's song Se Me Van Los Pies, the singer expresses her joy and enthusiasm for dancing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Mira que se me van los pies" which means "Look how my feet go," indicating her inability to keep still. The song mentions different types of dances that make her feet move, such as the cajón, marinera, and zamacueca. She also sings about going to different places where the dances originated, like Chincha for zamacueca and San Francisco and New York for other types of dances.


The lyrics suggest that the singer has mastered different styles of dance and enjoys performing them. The use of body parts like waist, hips, and shoulders indicates that dancing is a full-body experience for her. The excitement in her voice is contagious, inviting the listener to join in the celebration of movement and music.


This song is a tribute to Afro-Peruvian music and dance. It showcases the vibrant and diverse culture of Peru, where many different styles of music and dance originate. Through this song, Susana Baca highlights the importance of celebrating cultural heritage and embracing diversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Look how my feet go
See how my feet move rhythmically


My waist, hips and my shoulders too
My movements aren't limited to just my feet; my entire body moves in sync with the beat


Oh, how my feet go!
My feet are moving in a way that even surprises me


With my hips
My feet follow the movements of my hips


With my waist
My feet match the movements of my waist


With the cajón
My feet keep pace with the percussion instrument called cajón


With the marinera
My feet dance in time with the Marinera, a traditional Peruvian dance


With the zamacueca
My feet dance to the rhythm of the Zamacueca, a popular dance in Peru


They go to Chincha
The dances I'm performing take me to Chincha, a city in Peru known for its Afro-Peruvian culture


The zamacueca
Specifically, I'm dancing the Zamacueca as I move my feet


The marinera
I'm also dancing the Marinera with my feet and body


The carapulca
I haven't mentioned this before, but I'm also performing the Carapulca, a traditional Andean dish that is enjoyed with music and dance


To San Francisco
The music and dances I'm performing take me all the way to San Francisco


To New York
And even to New York, a city known for its diverse arts and culture scene


Ay se me van se me van
My feet just keep going and going


Se me van los pies
My feet are almost moving involuntarily


Con la cadera
As I move my hips, my feet move along as well


Con la cintura
My waist movements are mirrored by my feet


Con el cajón
The beat of the cajón propels my feet and body forward


La marinera
As I dance the Marinera, my feet seem to have a mind of their own


La zamacueca
I'm having a blast dancing the Zamacueca, even if my feet are in charge at this point


Pa? chincha se van
I'm once again transported back to Chincha as I dance


La carapulca
I don't want to forget the Carapulca, which is such an important part of this musical and cultural experience


Pa' San Francisco
As my feet keep going, I can't help but think about how far the music and dance has taken me


Pa' Nueva York
And how much farther it can still take me, even to New York City


Se me van
My feet are still moving, and I'm swept up in the passion and energy of the moment


Se me van los pies
My feet are unstoppable, and I'm happy to keep dancing as long as they keep moving




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¡¡¡Pensar que soy argentino hasta el tuétano, pero sin embargo esta música ,Esta poesía esta interpretación maravillosa de esta mujer increíble que ha dado Perú al mundo me llega al corazón !!
¡¡ me hace amar mucho más a ese país y su cultura!!

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Moucha G

Amo a Susana Baca, es una de las mejores representantes de nuestra cultura Afro peruana

Renso Sanchez

Hermosa canción, Susana Baca tremenda artista, hermosa señora

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¡VAYA SONIDO AFROPERUANO!, FELICIDADES SUSANA BACA, ES USTED.... EXTRAORDINARIA.... FELICIDADES. UN SALUDO AFECTUOSO DESDE PUEBLA, MÉXICO.

Daniel Cornejo

Amo a Susana Baca! Lo más grande del vecino país. Qué espectacular esta musica

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Grande mi Susana Baca, todo lo hace superlativo... orgulloso con mi cultura afroperuana, "mira que se me van los pies"

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