La Bamba
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti
Y, arriba arriba
Ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Por ti seré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán
Soy capitán
Soy capitán
Bamba-bamba
Bamba-bamba
Bamba-bamba
Bam
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti
Ay, Arriba, y arriba
R, r, ,r, r, r, ha ha
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti
Ay, Arriba y arriba
Y arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Por ti seré
Por ti seré
Bamba-bamba
Bamba-bamba
Bamba-bamba
Bamba
The Hit Crew's "La Bamba" is a lively and energetic song that is all about dancing and having fun. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they capture the essence of this festive Mexican folk song. The first two lines of the chorus, "Para bailar la bamba, se necesita una poca de gracia" mean "to dance the bamba, you need a little bit of grace." The singer is urging everyone to let loose and dance with a little bit of grace and style. The next line, "Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti" means "a little bit of grace for me, for you," highlighting the inclusiveness and unity that comes with dancing.
The following lines, "Y arriba, arriba, ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré" mean "up, up, oh up and up, I will be with you." The singer is encouraging everyone to keep the energy high and keep dancing. The next set of lines, "Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán" mean "I am not a sailor, I am a captain." This could be interpreted as the singer saying they are in charge of the dancing or leading the group in the festivities.
Overall, "La Bamba" is a song that celebrates the joy and camaraderie found in dancing. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they capture the essence of this lively Mexican folk song perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
In order to dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
A little grace is needed
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti
A little grace for me and for you
Y, arriba arriba
And, up up
Ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Oh, up and up, for you I'll be
Por ti seré
I'll be for you
Yo no soy marinero
I am not a sailor
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán
I am not a sailor, I am a captain
Soy capitán
I am a captain
Bamba-bamba
Bamba bamba
Bamba-bamba
Bamba bamba
Bamba-bamba
Bamba bamba
Bam
Bang!
R, r, ,r, r, r, ha ha
R, r, r, r, r, ha ha
Ay, Arriba, y arriba
Oh, up, and up
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bryan Smith
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