Mambo de la Luna
Kirsty MacColl
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I know an island where the people are kind And the rest of the world seems far away Maybe it's only in the back of my mind But I know when I go that's where I'll stay "see'mon, see'mon" dice la inglesa ("come on, come on" says the english woman) "see'est bon, see'est bon" dice la francesa ("it's good, it's good" says the french woman) "ay, que lindo" dice la cubana singing far away ("oh how handsome!" says the cuban woman) Que buena fortuna (such good luck.) Esa es mi vida (this is my life) Como el mambo de la luna (like the mambo of the moon) I know a land where they live for today 'Cause tomorrow is too far away Maybe one day you will go there with me And we'll dance underneath the ceiba tree "see'mon, see'mon" dice la inglesa ("come on, come on" says the english woman) "see'est bon, see'est bon" dice la francesa ("it's good, it's good" says the french woman) "ay, candela!" dice la cubana singing far away ("oh ........!" says the cuban woman) Que buena fortuna (such good luck.) Esa es mi vida (this is my life) Como el mambo de la luna (like the mambo of the moon) La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, why cantamos hasta la madrugada (life is hard, the heart is pure, and we dance until dawn) El dia no es facil, el trabajo es dificil, entonces bailamos hasta la madrugada (the day's not easy, work is hard, then we dance until dawn) "see'mon see'mon" dice la inglesa ("come on, come on" says the english woman) "see'est bon, see'est bon" dice la francesa ("it's good, it's good" says the french woman) "ay, que rico!" dice la cubana singing far away ("oh how rich!" says the cuban woman) Que buena fortuna (such good luck) Esa es mi vida (this is my life) Como el mambo de la luna (like the mambo of the moon) Love is the key to the dance, you can move in a trance when the music sets you free Don't be afraid of the rhythm it's made to give life to the way you want to be Si, yo te quiero como quiero agua pura (yes, I want you like I want pure water) Si, yo te quiero como mueves la cintura (yes, I want you, how you move your waist) Sí tu me quieres, trae me la luna (if you want me, bring me the moon) No solo una parte pero la luna entira (not just a piece but the entire moon) "see'mon see'mon" dice la inglesa ("come on, come on" says the english woman) "see'est bon, see'est bon" dice la francesa ("it's good, it's good" says the french woman) "ay, que rico!" dice la cubana singing far away ("oh how rich!" says the cuban woman) Que buena fortuna (such good luck) Esa es mi vida (this is my life) Como el mambo de la luna (like the mambo of the moon)
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Written by: PETER WILFRED GLENISTER, KIRSTY MACCOLL, DAVE RUFFEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Mambo de la Luna" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl, released in 2000 as part of her fifth studio album, "Tropical Brainstorm."
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under the genre of Latin pop, with strong elements of Cuban music, reflecting MacColl's exploration of Latin American styles in her later career.
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Geographical InspirationKirsty MacColl was inspired to write "Mambo de la Luna" after traveling to Cuba and Brazil and immersing herself in the local music scenes.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics, like much of the album, mix a playful, upbeat tone with poignant undertones, a signature trait of MacColl's songwriting style.
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Musical Style"Mambo de la Luna" incorporates traditional instruments used in Latin American music, including bongos and trumpets, giving the track an authentic Latin vibe.
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Posthumous ReleaseThe album "Tropical Brainstorm," including "Mambo de la Luna," was released posthumously, after MacColl's tragic death in a boating accident in December 2000.
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Critical ReceptionThe track, and the album as a whole, was warmly received by critics, with many praising MacColl's innovative blending of British pop with Latin rhythms.
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Legacy"Mambo de la Luna," despite being one of her final tracks, continues to be one of Kirsty MacColl's most beloved songs, contributing significantly to her enduring legacy.
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Live PerformancesUnfortunately, MacColl never had the chance to perform "Mambo de la Luna" live, as she died shortly before the album's release.
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Cover VersionsWhile "Mambo de la Luna" hasn't been covered extensively, the authentic Latin flavor and infectious rhythm make it a popular track in Latin dance classes and tribute performances to MacColl.
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