Buena Macarena – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

• By: Lou Bega

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythm of Lou Bega's "Buena Macarena" and unlock the joy of Latin-flavored music! This vibrant update of a 90s classic offers catchy English verses alongside the universally beloved Spanish chorus, making it a fantastic and fun way to engage with the language and its cultural spirit. Its simple, repetitive phrases and upbeat tempo are perfect for learning and internalizing new vocabulary while grooving to an undeniable party anthem.

[English]

All my friends

Kinda get it, kinda got it

They need something, they’re searching

All my brothers

Kinda need it, kinda want it

They’re searching for a vision

Oh, oh my brothers

Kinda get it, kinda got it

They’re searching for a vision

All my brothers

Kinda need it, kinda want it

They’re searching for a vision

Where are the girls who shine like gems?

Where are the rubies in the earth?

Dancing in a circle for the very last dance

Buena Macarena, show your worth

Buena Macarena, Buena, buena Macarena

Buena Macarena, show your worth

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Eh, Macarena

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena

Oh, oh my friends

Kinda want it, kinda do it

I get ready for the steady

Offside boogie, boogie, better, better do it

Never ever place a bet

Where are the girls who shine like gems?

Where are the rubies in the earth?

Dancing in a circle for the very last dance

Buena Macarena, show your worth

Buena Macarena, Buena, buena Macarena

Buena Macarena, show your worth

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena

...

Buena Macarena, hey hey

...

Macarena, Macarena, Macarena

She loves the summers in Marbella

She loves the guerrilla vibe

Hey, Macarena

Macarena, Macarena, Macarena

She loves the summers in Marbella

She loves the guerrilla vibe

Hey, Macarena

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena, Ay!

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena, Ay

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena, Ay

Buena Macarena, He He

Buena Macarena, Ho Ho

Buena Macarena, He He

Macarena

Give your body joy, Macarena

Your body is meant for joy and good things

Give your body joy, Macarena

Hey, Macarena

...

[German]

All my buddies

Kinda get it, Kinda got it

They need somethin', They are fishin'

All my brothers

Kinda need it, Kinda want it

They are fishin' for a vision

Oh Oh my brothers

Kinda get it, Kinda got it

They are fishin' for a vision

All my brothers

Kinda need it, Kinda want it

They are fishin' for a vision

Where are the Girls who shine like gems?

Where are the Rubies in the earth?

Booking on a circle and the very last dance

Buena Macarena show your worth

Buena macarena Buena buena macarena

Buena macarena show your worth

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Eh, Macarena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena

Oh oh my buddies

Kinda want it, kind of do it

I get ready for the steady

Off side boogie boogie better better do it

Never ever do a betting

Where are the girls who shine like gems?

Where are the Ruby's in the earth

Booking on a circle and the very last dance

Buena Macarena show your worth

Buena macarena Buena buena macarena

Buena macarena show your worth

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena

Buena macarena, hey hey

Macarena Macarena Macarena

Que le gustan los veranos de Marbella

Que le gusta la movida guerrillera

He Macarena

Macarena Macarena Macarena

Que le gustan los veranos de Marbella

Que le gusta la movida guerrillera

He Macarena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena, Ay!

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena, Ay

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena, Ay

Buena Macarena He He

Buena Macarena Ho Ho

Buena Macarena He He

Macarena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

He, Macarena

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
vision /vɪʒən/ B2	noun - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to produce light; to be bright by reflecting light noun - a bright achievement or success
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light or glow
dance /dæns/ A2	noun - a series of steps and movements usually performed to music
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to cause to be seen; to display noun - a performance or display intended for entertainment
worth /wɜːrθ/ B1	noun - value or importance of something adjective - deserving or having a specified value
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person
got /ɡɒt/ A2	verb - past tense of get; to obtain or receive
need /niːd/ A2	verb - to require something; to be necessary
want /wɒnt/ A2	verb - to desire or wish for something

Key Grammar Structures

• Kinda get it, Kinda got it

  ➔ Informal contraction 'Kinda' (kind of)

  ➔ 'Kinda' is an informal contraction of 'kind of', meaning 'somewhat' or 'to a certain degree'. It's common in spoken English.

• They are fishin' for a vision

  ➔ Present Continuous tense and Phrasal Verb 'fish for'

  ➔ 'Are fishin'' is the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action. 'Fish for' is a phrasal verb meaning to try to get something, often indirectly or with difficulty.

• Where are the Girls who shine like gems?

  ➔ Defining Relative Clause with 'who'

  ➔ 'Who shine like gems' is a defining relative clause that describes 'the Girls', providing essential information about them.

• Buena Macarena show your worth

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ 'Show your worth' is an imperative, a command or strong request directed at 'Buena Macarena'.

• Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena

  ➔ Spanish Imperative and Indirect Object Pronoun

  ➔ 'Dale a' is the imperative form of 'dar' (to give), meaning 'Give'. 'a tu cuerpo' is the indirect object, indicating to whom the action is directed.

• Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena

  ➔ Informal Contraction 'pa'' (para) + Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ 'Pa'' is an informal contraction of 'para' (for/to), used here to express purpose, 'for giving'. 'Darle' combines the infinitive 'dar' with the indirect object pronoun 'le'.

• Never ever do a betting

  ➔ Emphatic Repetition and Informal Usage

  ➔ 'Never ever' is an emphatic way of saying 'never'. 'Do a betting' is an informal or non-standard phrase; the more common idiom is 'place a bet' or 'gamble'.

• Que le gustan los veranos de Marbella

  ➔ Spanish verb 'gustar' with Indirect Object Pronoun

  ➔ In Spanish, verbs like 'gustar' (to like) are often used with an indirect object pronoun ('le' = to him/her/it) and the thing liked as the subject. Here, 'los veranos' (the summers) is the subject.