Wayne Gorbea is a salsa/Afro Cuban jazz bandleader from the Bronx, New York… Read Full Bio ↴Wayne Gorbea is a salsa/Afro Cuban jazz bandleader from the Bronx, New York. His parents are of Puerto Rican heritage. He taught himself piano by listening to Eddie and Charlie Palmieri records. He has always prominently featured trombones in his sound, and he has stuck to the "salsa dura" sound rather than the bland pop stylings of many at the top of the salsa charts. His band, Salsa Picante, wants you to dance as well as listen to the music. Through many personnel changes in his band, he has been a solid and enduring presence is salsa since the early 70's.

Cogele El Gusto
Wayne Gorbea Lyrics

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Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.

Pruébalo
Y tu veras se que va a gustar esta es mi salsa picante venimos hechando Plante.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wayne Gorbea's "Cogele El Gusto" are a call for the listener to try something new and exciting. The repeated refrain of "Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar" translates to "Try it, take a taste, look, I know it's good, I know you'll like it." The song encourages an adventurous and open-minded attitude towards life and new experiences. The addition of the phrase "Y tu veras se que va a gustar esta es mi salsa picante venimos hechando Plante" at the end of the song highlights the spicy and energetic nature of the music and the culture it comes from.

The lyrics of "Cogele El Gusto" convey a sense of enthusiasm and joy that is typical of salsa music. The repeated invitation to "try it" is an invitation to let go of inhibitions and embrace new experiences. The song suggests that life is full of opportunities, and it encourages the listener to seize them with confidence and excitement. Overall, "Cogele El Gusto" is a celebration of the simple pleasures of life and the spirit of adventure that brings them to us.

Line by Line Meaning

Probalo, cogele el gusto mira, se que esta bueno, se que te va a gustar.
Try it, taste it, I know it's good, I know you'll like it.

Pruébalo
Try it.

Y tu veras se que va a gustar esta es mi salsa picante venimos hechando Plante.
And you'll see, I know you'll like it, this is my hot sauce we've been working on.

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