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Macarena by Los Del Rio : Official Song Lyrics

Los Del Rio is a Spanish music duo formed by Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones in 1962 in Seville, Spain.

They’re best known worldwide for their 1993 hit song “Macarena,” which became a global dance phenomenon and one of the longest-running chart hits of the 1990s.

About The Song

Category	Details
Release Date	1993 (original version),15 August 1995 (Bayside Boys mix)
Album	A mí me gusta
Writers	Antonio Romero Monge, Rafael Ruiz Perdigones
Producers	Los del Río, Fangoria

“Macarena” was released in 1993 and became a worldwide sensation by 1995-1996, creating one of the most popular dance crazes in music history.

The song’s simple, catchy chorus and synchronized dance moves made it a cultural phenomenon, spending 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Lyrics of Song Macarena by Los Del Rio

Coro

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa’ darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Eh, Macarena (¡Ay!)
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa’ darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Eh, Macarena (¡Ay!)

Verso 1

Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido Vitorino
Y en la jura de bandera el muchacho
Se la vio con dos amigos
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido Vitorino
Y en la jura de bandera el muchacho
Se la vio con dos amigos

Coro

Puente

Macarena, Macarena, Macarena
Que tributo a los veranos de Marbella
Macarena, Macarena, Macarena
Que te gusta la movida guerrillera (¡Ay!)

Interlude Instrumental
(¡Ay!)

Coro

Verso 2

Macarena sueña con El Corte Inglés
Y se compra los modelos más modernos
Le gustaría vivir en Nueva York
Y ligar un novio nuevo (¡Ay!)
Macarena sueña con El Corte Inglés
Y se compra los modelos más modernos
Le gustaría vivir en Nueva York
Y ligar un novio nuevo (¡Ay!)

Coro

Verso 1

Coro

Los Del Río – Macarena (English Translation)

Chorus

Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
‘Cause your body’s made to give it joy and good things
Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
Hey, Macarena (Ay!)
Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
‘Cause your body’s made to give it joy and good things
Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
Hey, Macarena (Ay!)

Verse 1

Macarena has a boyfriend who’s called
Who’s called Vitorino by his last name
And when he left to sign up for the army, he
Saw her with two of his friends
Macarena has a boyfriend who’s called
Who’s called Vitorino by his last name
And when he left to sign up for the army, he
Saw her with two of his friends

Chorus

Bridge

Macarena, Macarena, Macarena
Who likes to spend her summers in Marbella
Macarena, Macarena, Macarena
Who likes to go crazy and party (Ay!)

[Instrumental Break]
(Ay!)

Chorus

‘Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
‘Cause your body’s made to give it joy and good things
Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
Hey, Macarena (Ay!)
Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
‘Cause your body’s made to give it joy and good things
Give a little lovin’ to your body, Macarena
Hey, Macarena (Ay!)

Verse 2

Macarena dreams of El Corte Inglés
And she buys all the latest fashion
She would like to live in New York
And hook up with a new boyfriend (Ay!)
Macarena dreams of El Corte Inglés
And she buys all the latest fashion
She would like to live in New York
And hook up with a new boyfriend (Ay!)

Chorus

Verse 1

Chorus

Similar Songs by Los Del Río

Los Del Río didn’t have other hits that reached the global success of “Macarena,” but here are some of their other notable songs:

“Tengo, Tengo” – A festive flamenco-pop fusion song showcasing their traditional Spanish music roots.
“Mueve La Cadera” – An upbeat dance track that follows a formula similar to Macarena and has simple Spanish lyrics.
“Sevilla Tiene Un Color Especial” – A traditional sevillanas-style song celebrating their hometown of Seville.
“Una Rosa” – A romantic Spanish folk song blending traditional flamenco elements with pop sensibilities.

FAQs

What Does The Song Macarena Mean?

The song tells the story of a woman named Macarena who cheats on her boyfriend with two friends while he’s being drafted into the army.

The lyrics describe her enjoying life and having fun in Madrid.

Who Is The Woman In Macarena?

Macarena in the song refers to Macarena Virgen de la Esperanza, a term honoring the Virgin of Hope of Macarena, who is deeply respected in Seville, Spain. The name was common among Spanish women in the 1990s.

Is Macarena Spanish Or Mexican?

Macarena is Spanish.

Los Del Río wrote and recorded the song in Seville, Spain. The song’s style combines traditional Spanish flamenco with pop music elements.

The remix that became famous worldwide was created in Miami, but the song’s origins are purely Spanish.

What Does Macarena Mean In Slang?

In modern slang, people sometimes use “Macarena” to describe a synchronized group dance or any simple, repetitive dance moves.

However, the word itself is just a Spanish female name and doesn’t have any specific slang meaning.

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