The Bayside Boys Remix of Macarena took the world by storm in the mid-90s, becoming a cultural phenomenon with its infectious beat and catchy lyrics. While most people remember the English chorus, the song also features Spanish verses that add another layer to its story. Below, you’ll find the complete lyrics of the Bayside Boys Remix, including both the original Spanish verses and their English translations, so you can sing along and understand the full meaning behind this iconic party anthem.
Original Spanish Lyrics with English Translation
To help you sing along and understand the full meaning of the Macarena, we’ve presented the lyrics in a side-by-side format. The left column contains the original Spanish lyrics as sung by Los del Río, while the right column features the English translation used in the Bayside Boys Remix. The Bayside Boys Remix uniquely blends Spanish and English lyrics, with the English primarily appearing in the chorus. This table allows you to follow along with both versions, appreciating the nuances of each language and gaining a deeper understanding of this iconic song’s lyrics.
| Original Spanish Lyrics (Los del Río) | English Translation (Bayside Boys Remix) |
|---|---|
| Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena | Give your body joy, Macarena |
| Que tu cuerpo es pa’ darle alegría y cosa buena | ‘Cause your body is for giving joy and good things |
| Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena | Give your body joy, Macarena |
| ¡Eh, Macarena! | Hey Macarena! |
| Aaaaaay! | Aaaaaay! |
| Macarena tiene un novio que se llama | Macarena has a boyfriend who’s named |
| Que se llama de apellido Vitorino | Who’s named with the last name Vitorino |
| Y en la jura de bandera del muchacho | And while he was taking his oath as a conscript |
| Se la dio con dos amigos, ¡ay! | She was giving it to two friends |
| Macarena sueña con el corte inglés | Macarena, Macarena, Macarena |
| Y se compra los modelos más modernos | They like Macarena’s charm |
| Le gustaría vivir en Nueva York | Macarena, Macarena, Macarena |
| Y ligar un novio nuevo, ¡ay! | Macarena dreams of the English Court |
| (Chorus repeats) | (Chorus repeats) |
| Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena | Give your ‘Cause your body is for giving joy and good things |
| Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena | Give your body joy, Macarena |
| ¡Eh, Macarena! | Hey Macarena! |
| Aaaaaay! | Aaaaaay! |
| Macarena sueña con el corte inglés | Macarena dreams of the English Court |
| Y se compra los modelos más modernos | And she buys the most modern models |
| Le gustaría vivir en Nueva York | She would like to live in New York |
| Y ligar un novio nuevo, ¡ay! | And flirt with a new boyfriend |
| (Chorus repeats) | (Chorus repeats) |
| Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena | Give your body joy, Macarena ‘Cause your body is for giving joy and good things |
| Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena | Give your body joy, Macarena |
| ¡Eh, Macarena! | Hey Macarena! |
| Aaaaaay! | Aaaaaay! |