Mambo
The Chorus Lyrics
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Papa loves mambo
Mama loves mambo
Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it
Shoutin' "olé" with it, wow
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Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it
He loses weight with it, now
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left an' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
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Papa loves mambo
Mama loves mambo
Havin' their fling again, younger than spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow
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Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa loves mama tonight
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(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left an' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
Uh
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Havin' their fling again, younger than spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow
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(Papa loves mambo) mambo papa
(Mama loves mambo) mambo mama
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa, loves a mambo tonight
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The Chorus's song "Mambo" depicts a couple who love to dance together. The song describes the love between the man and the woman as they dance the Mambo. The lyrics show that both the papa and mama love Mambo and are very good at it. In fact, they are both so skilled that they lose weight while dancing. The lyrics suggest that when the couple dances, they get younger with the feeling of zing again.
The chorus shows how the couple's love grows because of Mambo. They have their fling again and are younger than the spring. They are so happy that they shout "ole" together while dancing because of the love and enjoyment that they have for each other.
The song is about how the couple's love for Mambo brings them closer together, and they forget everything else. They just want to be in the moment and dance together. The song ultimately suggests that the love between the couple is enriched as they dance the Mambo and enjoy each other's company in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa loves mambo
Papa is a fan of dancing the mambo
Mama loves mambo
Mama is also fond of dancing the mambo
Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it
Shoutin' "olé" with it, wow
They are dancing with such joy and enthusiasm, shouting 'olé' as they go
Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it
He loses weight with it, now
Papa is a skilled mambo dancer and the exercise is helping him lose weight
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left an' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
They dance in sync, yet have their own styles. Papa can't find mama at the moment.
Havin' their fling again, younger than spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow
They are dancing as if they are young and in love again, feeling the excitement of the moment.
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa loves mama tonight
Tonight, they're not interested in any other dances, only the mambo
(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
Reinforcing the fact that both parents love the mambo
(Papa loves mambo) mambo papa
(Mama loves mambo) mambo mama
Adding a bit of fun by having them sing their love for the mambo
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Shapiro Bernstein & Co Inc, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Hoffman, Bix Reichner, Dick Manning
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
zevnikov
Amazing performance of Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Solo male vocals: Jan Dolenc, Grega Jeraša and Martin Draksler
Kenneth Pack
@Gregor Related to Nadia??
zevnikov
ais2me Corrected! Thanks.
warren wilson
Great videos!! Amazing how many hit songs there were when I was growing up with some Italian flavor.
Maria Helena
Este maestro é extraordinário!
BG Meadows
I can't stop watching their videos.
papas1973
Muy bueno excelente interpretación los felicito.
Kenneth Pack
Kinda grows on you, don't they. My favorite bunch of youngsters
Marlon Levin
Kenneth Pack my second favourite youngsters, behind the Sant Andreau Jazz School.
Adela Rexhepaj
Wow!! Bravo!!