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Es la bamba rebelde
It's the rebellious la Bamba
Es la bamba rebelde que cantaré
It's the rebellious La Bamba that I'll sing
Porque somos chicanos
Because we are Chicanos
Porque somos chicanos de East L.A
Because we're Chicanos from East L.A
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba iré
Ay, up and up, yes, up and up and up I'll go
Yo no creo en fronteras
I don't believe in borders
Yo no creo en fronteras
I don't believe in borders
Yo cruzaré, yo cruzaré, yo cruzaré
I will cross, I will cross, I will cross them
Heeeeey aay lerolai lerolai
Heeeey aay I know L.A. I know L.A.
Es La Bamba señores
It's La Bamba gentlemen
Es La Bamba señores
It's La Bamba gentlemen
La melodía que nos pone en el alma
The melody that we wear in our soul
Que nos pone en el alma mucha alegría
That fills our souls with so much joy
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba iré
Ay, up and up, yes, up and up and up I'll go
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Soy capitán, soy capitán, soy capitán
I'm a captain, I'm captain, I'm captain
Ya no llores llorona, ya no llores llorona
Don't cry anymore crybaby, don't cry anymore crybaby
Mi gente lucha contra leyes racistas
My people fight against racist laws
Contra leyes racistas en Arizona
Against racist laws in Arizona
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba iré
Ay, up and up, yes, up and up and up I'll go
Yo no soy de la migra
I'm not from immigration
Yo no soy de la migra
I'm not from immigration
Ni lo seré, ni lo seré, ni lo seré
Nor will I be, no I won't be, no I won't be
Yo sí vengo del valle
I do come from the valley
Yo sí vengo del valle de San Gabriel
I do come from the valley of San Gabriel
Porque allí nos creamos
Because that's where we were raised
Porque allí nos creamos, nuestra familia
Because there we were raised, our family
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba iré
Ay, up and up, yes, up and up and up I'll go
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Soy chicano, soy chicano, soy chicano
I am Chicano, I'm Chicano, I'm Chicano
Que vivan las mujeres (que vivan)
Long live the women (may they live)
Que vivan, que vivan las mujeres de East L.A
Long live, long live the women of East L.A
Porque bailan La Bamba
Because they dance la Bamba
Ay que bailan la bamba, lo haré, lo haré
Oh they dance the bamba, I will do it, I will do it
Pero arriba y arriba
But upwards and upwards
Ay, arriba y arriba y arriba iré
Yes upwards and upwards and upwards I shall go
Como las Zapatistas
Like the Zapatistas
Como los Zapatistas
Like the Zapatistas
Yo lucharé, yo lucharé, yo venceré
I will fight, I will fight, I will win
Mi chicana preciosa
My precious Chicana
Mi chicana preciosa es mi adoración
My precious Chicana is my adoration
La que tiene cautivo
The one which has captive
La que tiene cautivo mi corazón
The one who has captive my heart
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba iré
Ay, up and up, yes, up and up and up I'll go
Yo no soy por la guerra
I am not for war
Yo no soy por la guerra
I am not for war
Ni apoyaré, ni apoyaré, ni apoyaré
Nor will I support it, I won't support it, I won't support it
Heeeeey ay lerolai lerorái
Heeeey I know L.A., I know L.A.
El amor que yo quiero
The love that I want
El amor que yo quiero
The love that I want
Y me toca La Bamba y me toca la bamba con el requinto
And I play La Bamba and I play la Bamba with the guitar
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba arriba iré
Ay, upwards and upwards, yes upwards and upwards and upwards I shall go
Yo no creo en fronteras
I don't believe in borders
Yo no creo en fronteras
I don't believe in borders
Yo cruzaré yo cruzaré yo cruzaré
I will cross, I will cross, I will cross them
Ay latido, ay latido, ay latido latido de corazón
Ay the beat, ay the beat, yes the beat of my heart
Que se acabe La Bamba
That La Bamba is over
Que se acabe La Bamba de corazón
That La Bamba of heart ends
Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba arriba iré
Ay, upwards and upwards, yes upwards and upwards and upwards I shall go
Yo no creo en fronteras
I don't believe in borders
Yo no creo en fronteras
I don't believe in borders
Yo cruzaré, yo cruzaré, yo cruzaré eh
I will cross, I will cross, I will cross
Writer(s): Leah Gallegos, Daniel French, Jose Cano, David Flores, Hector Flores, Denise Carlos, Annette Torres
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Meaning
The song 'La Bamba Rebelde' by Las Cafeteras celebrates Chicano culture and identity, expressing pride in overcoming obstacles and fighting against racism. It emphasizes unity, resistance, and love for one's roots, encouraging perseverance and challenging societal norms.
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Themes
Cultural identity
• Soy chicano, soy chicano, soy chicano
• Porque somos chicanos
Resistance against oppression
• Yo no soy por la guerra
• Mi gente lucha contra leyes racistas
Love and admiration
• El amor que yo quiero
• Mi chicana preciosa es mi adoración
Unity and defiance
• Yo no creo en fronteras
• Ay, arriba y arriba ay arriba y arriba y arriba iré
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Moods
Love, joy, freedom, empowerment, celebration
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Album • 2012 • 10 tracks
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