Rosario was born in Higuey, a province in the Dominican Republic. Since childhood, he and his brothers showed interest in music, even playing self-created instruments like bottle caps, plastic containers, and others. Soon they started singing and playing in the neighbourhood and started what would later be known as Los Hermanos Rosario with whom he enjoyed great success later.
In the late 80s, after 12 years with his brothers, Toño decided to abandon the group and started his own solo career. He debuted April 14, 1990 in the Roberto Clemente Coliseum of Puerto Rico. He went on to become one of the most popular merengue singers with some of his albums reaching platinum status.
Kulikitaka
Toño Rosario Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
De mis raíces yo no voy a olvidarme
Tengo una tierra tan linda y tan grande
Que me las dio la gracia de dios
Dominicano soy
Dominicano (eh)
Machúcalo, machúcalo, machúcalo (oye, oye, oye)
Machúcalo, machúcalo, machúcalo
Machúcalo, machúcalo, machúcalo ('tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', t'á cruzao')
Machúcalo ('tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao')
Machúcalo ('tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao')
Machúcalo ('tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao')
Machúcalo
Kulikitakatí, kulikitakatá
Kulikitakatí, kulikitakatá
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitakatiki
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatiki-taka
Kulikitaká, kulikitaká
Kulikitaká, kulikitaká y
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitakatiki
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para
'Tá cruzao, 'tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', t'á cruzao', 'tá cruzao'
No hiciste na', no hiciste na', no hiciste na'
Otro poquito má', otro poquito má', otro poquito má', otro poquito ahí
Kulikitakatí, kulikitakatá
Kulikitakatí, kulikitaká y
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Kulikitaka, kulikitaka
Kulikitaka, kulikitaka y
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka, vamo'
Santiago, Santiago, Santiago, Santiago
Eso
Enriquillo, El Cacique
Chico, chico, chico, chico, chico, chico, chico, chico
Eso
Kulikitakatí, kulikitaka
Kulikitakatí, kulikitaka y
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitakatiki
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Kulikitaká, kulikitakatá
Kulikitaká, kulikitakatá y
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka
Amanecer
Otra ve', con coquito, acabando
Amanecer
Vamo' a tomar un descanso y volvemo' en breve
The song "Kulikitaka" by Toño Rosario is an upbeat and energetic celebration of Dominican identity and culture. The lyrics speak to the singer's pride in his roots and his love for the beautiful land that was given to him by the grace of God. The repeated refrain of "kulikitakatí, kulikitakatá" and "sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatikitaka" are joyful, catchy, and meant to be danced to.
The verses are sprinkled with Dominican slang and references to specific places in the country, further emphasizing the pride the singer has for his homeland. The lines "machúcalo, machúcalo, machúcalo" and "para, para, para" are call-and-response sections that encourage the listener to participate in the celebration.
Overall, "Kulikitaka" is a feel-good song that speaks to the joy and pride of being Dominican, and invites everyone to join in the celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Dominicano soy
I am Dominican
De mis raíces yo no voy a olvidarme
I will not forget my roots.
Tengo una tierra tan linda y tan grande
I have a beautiful and large land.
Que me las dio la gracia de dios
God's grace gave it to me.
Machúcalo, machúcalo, machúcalo
Crush it, crush it, crush it.
Machúcalo ('tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao')
Crush it (It's difficult).
Kulikitakatí, kulikitakatá
The sound of the music.
Sakalakatikitakatiki, sakalakatiki-taka
Another sound of the music.
Para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para, para
Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop
'Tá cruzao, 'tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', 'tá cruzao', t'á cruzao', 'tá cruzao'
It's difficult.
No hiciste na', no hiciste na', no hiciste na'
You didn't do anything.
Otro poquito má', otro poquito má', otro poquito má', otro poquito ahí
A little bit more, a little bit more, a little bit more, a little bit there.
Santiago, Santiago, Santiago, Santiago
Referring to the city of Santiago.
Enriquillo, El Cacique
Referring to the Taíno Chief Enriquillo.
Chico, chico, chico, chico, chico, chico, chico, chico
Hey.
Kulikitaka, kulikitaka
The sound of the music.
Amanecer
Dawn.
Otra ve', con coquito, acabando
Once again, with coquito, ending.
Vamo' a tomar un descanso y volvemo' en breve
Let's take a break and we'll be back soon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maximo A. Del Rosario-Almonte
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mbusodube2049
If you want everything in your life to be in order, your health,your finances, your relationships with family, friends and all your loved ones as well as kids
Trust in the name and the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father and The Holy Spirit.
Say this Prayer to ask God for Freedom in Christ Jesus.
●Say: Jesus Christ i ask you to please come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour, please Bless my soul and make me a true child of God.
Thank you for saving me and setting me free. In Jesus name. Amen
GOD LOVES YOU.
@mbusodube2049
If you want everything in your life to be in order, your health,your finances, your relationships with family, friends and all your loved ones as well as kids
Trust in the name and the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father and The Holy Spirit.
Say this Prayer to ask God for Freedom in Christ Jesus.
●Say: Jesus Christ i ask you to please come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour, please Bless my soul and make me a true child of God.
Thank you for saving me and setting me free. In Jesus name. Amen
GOD LOVES YOU.
@mbusodube2049
If you want everything in your life to be in order, your health,your finances, your relationships with family, friends and all your loved ones as well as kids
Trust in the name and the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father and The Holy Spirit.
Say this Prayer to ask God for Freedom in Christ Jesus.
●Say: Jesus Christ i ask you to please come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour, please Bless my soul and make me a true child of God.
Thank you for saving me and setting me free. In Jesus name. Amen
GOD LOVES YOU.
@mbusodube2049
If you want everything in your life to be in order, your health,your finances, your relationships with family, friends and all your loved ones as well as kids
Trust in the name and the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father and The Holy Spirit.
Say this Prayer to ask God for Freedom in Christ Jesus.
●Say: Jesus Christ i ask you to please come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour, please Bless my soul and make me a true child of God.
Thank you for saving me and setting me free. In Jesus name. Amen
GOD LOVES YOU.
@PhantomBladeXZ
Me llega al alma tremenda letra 😢❤
@RaymondStarkes
I just watched a daughter and her father dance short vid and here i am. Im late but this is going on my playlist. Such a vibe!!!
@josukehigashikata2666
Same story here
@vrfrocha
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@ladymiella
Can't believe I just searched for 'kulikitaka ti' and actually found the song. Thanks internet 😂😂
@dukedenniscousin
cause that’s what it’s called bruh
@lobomalsano
If you dont know spanish is even more impressive lol
@ling1ing
@@lobomalsanowell the great thing about Spanish is that it's mostly spelled how it sounds so it's not a far fetch that they just spelled it right 😅
@reneeliverpool-cb4qz
This song took me weeks to find😂😂
@benjiloshola7807
😂😂😂me too