La Bamba
The Nashville Teens (UK) Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
a Una poca de gracia para mi para ti
ya Arriba y arriba
ay arriba y arriba por ti sere
Por ti sere
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitan
Soy capitan
Soy capitan
Bamba la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesito una poca de gracia
a Una poca de gracia para mi para ti
ya Arriba y arriba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
a Una poca de gracia para mi para ti
ya Arriba y arriba
ay arriba y arriba por ti sere
Por ti sere
Bamba la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Bamba la bamba
The Nashville Teens (UK) covered Ritchie Valens' iconic song "La Bamba." The lyrics are about the dance and the skill needed to perform it with grace. The dancer requires a little bit of grace to perform their moves, which the singer associates with himself, and the person they are dancing with. The chorus "Bamba la bamba" is a call to dance and to move to the beat of the music. The singer declares that he is not a sailor but a captain, which could be interpreted as being in control of the dance.
The song has a lively and upbeat rhythm that inspires movement and celebration. The repetition of the verses adds to the energy of the song, and the lyrics are easy to follow, which allows audiences to sing along. The song's high-pitched vocals and soaring instrumentals create a sense of excitement and joy.
Overall, the song is a classic and beloved dance tune that has been covered by many artists over the years. It continues to be played at parties and events, inspiring people to dance and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
A little bit of grace is needed
a Una poca de gracia para mi para ti
A little bit of grace for me and for you
ya Arriba y arriba
Up and up now
ay arriba y arriba por ti sere
Yeah, up and up, I'll be there for you
Por ti sere
I'll be there for you
Por ti sere
I'll be there for you
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Soy capitan
I'm a captain
Soy capitan
I'm a captain
Soy capitan
I'm a captain
Bamba la bamba
Bamba, la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Bamba, la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Bamba, la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Se necesito una poca de gracia
A little bit of grace was needed
a Una poca de gracia para mi para ti
A little bit of grace for me and for you
ya Arriba y arriba
Up and up now
ay arriba y arriba por ti sere
Yeah, up and up, I'll be there for you
Por ti sere
I'll be there for you
Bamba la bamba
Bamba, la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Bamba, la bamba
Bamba la bamba
Bamba, la bamba
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL TOUBBE, CARSTEN HEUSMANN, JAN ERIC KOHRS, JEO METZEI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peterholmes1300
Very strange for a rocking rock band to record but evidently singer Ray Phillips just really liked the tune!!
@sadcatlotr
Holy shit, they absolutely butcher the lyrics on this lmao. Reminds me of Andy Kaufman’s version. Just basically mumbling through it until “capitán.”
@leonelquintanilla479
The Rollin their r,s is spot on.watched them on shindig.the vynl l.p. is rather good.shindig,ed Sullivan, in those days about the only way to actually see the artists.im glad I acquired the shindig British invasion vhs set.when these were still available.some acts and credits are ommited.the commercials are classic.teenage market ,clearasil,my favorite are the drink milk promotions with Bobby Sherman with the shindig go go girls.
@sadcatlotr
@@leonelquintanilla479 They backed Jerry Lee Lewis when he played in West Germany too. Would love to see some live footage of that.