¿A Dónde Vas? – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Jarabe de Palo, La Shica, Ximena Sariñana
• Album: SOMOS

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with its culture, and "¿A Dónde Vas?" offers a great opportunity to dive into Spanish. The song's conversational style between the male and female voices provides a natural context to learn phrases of courtship and expressing desires. The blend of Jarabe de Palo's accessible Latin pop-rock with the distinct voices of La Shica and Ximena Sariñana makes it a memorable and enjoyable track for Spanish learners.

[English]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Where are you going with your new dress?

Where are you going with that sway?

Where are you going? I like what I see

Where are you going?

You, what are you playing at, acting desperate?

Don't rush, boy, seduce me first

You're doing it all wrong, keep your money

I'm not looking for a formal guy, I'm looking for a sailor

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who knows how to conquer me

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who makes me fall in love again

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who truly loves me

Where are you going? Let's talk first

Where are you going? I'll be honest with you

Where are you going? I want to invite you and then

Where are you going?

I'll give you another chance again

You better be a nice guy and treat me with care

Don't ask me anymore

You already told me the story

Be careful, boy, I'm looking for a sailor

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who wants to caress me

...

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who makes me interested again

...

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who truly loves me

...

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who knows how to convince me

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who has something to offer

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who drives me crazy...

Where are you going? I'll be honest with you

You're doing it all wrong, seduce me first

Where are you going? I like you desperately

Don't rush, boy, I'm looking for a sailor

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who knows how to conquer me

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who makes me fall in love again

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who truly loves me...

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who wants to caress me

...

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who makes me interested again

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Someone who truly loves me...

...

[Spanish]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

¿A dónde vas con tu vestido nuevo?

¿A dónde vas con ese balanceo?

¿A dónde vas? me gusta lo que veo

¿A dónde vas?

Tú, ¿de qué vas animal con ese desespero?

No tengas prisa chaval, sedúceme primero

Lo estás haciendo muy mal, guárdate tu dinero

No busco un chico formal, yo busco un marinero

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me sepa conquistar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me vuelva a enamorar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me quiera de verdad

¿A dónde vas? vamos a hablar primero

¿A dónde vas? voy a serte sincero

¿A dónde vas? quiero invitarte y luego

¿A dónde vas?

Te voy a dar otra oportunidad de nuevo

Será mejor chico que me trates con esmero

Ya no me preguntes más

Ya me contaste el cuento

Ve con cuidado chaval, yo busco un marinero

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me quiera acariciar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me vuelva interesar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me quiera de verdad

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me sepa convencer

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que tenga algo que ofrecer

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me haga enloquecer...

¿A dónde vas? voy a serte sincero

Lo estás haciendo muy mal, sedúceme primero

¿A dónde vas? me gustas sin remedio

No tengas prisa chaval, yo busco un marinero

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me sepa conquistar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me vuelva a enamorar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me quiera de verdad...

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me quiera acariciar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me vuelva a interesar

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Alguien que me quiera de verdad...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
vas /βas/ A2	verb - to go (from 'ir')
vestido /besˈtiðo/ B1	noun - dress
nuevo /ˈnweβo/ A2	adjective - new
balanceo /balenˈθeo/ B2	noun - sway, swinging
animal /aˈnimal/ A2	noun - animal
prisa /ˈpɾisa/ A2	noun - hurry, rush
dinero /diˈneɾo/ A2	noun - money
marinero /maɾiˈneɾo/ B1	noun - sailor
conquistar /konkistaɾ/ B2	verb - to conquer, to win over
enamorar /enamɔˈɾaɾ/ B2	verb - to fall in love, to make someone love
quiero /ˈkjeɾo/ A2	verb - I want (from 'querer')
verdad /βeɾˈðað/ A2	noun - truth
tratar /tɾaˈtaɾ/ B1	verb - to treat
oportunidad /oβoɾtuniˈðað/ B2	noun - opportunity