Willie Whopper – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: Willie Colón
• Album: El Malo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant roots of salsa music with Willie Colón's "Willie Whopper." This early track from a legendary artist offers a unique glimpse into the formative sounds of Latin jazz and boogaloo, showcasing the energetic and innovative musical landscape that Willie Colón helped shape at the very start of his career. Learning the lyrics and understanding the context of this song can provide valuable insight into the slang and cultural expressions of New York's Puerto Rican community in the late 1960s.

[English]

Alright, guys, here he comes

He better stay out of my way

Woah

Yeah

Yeah

There’s a smooth guy I want you to meet

Willie Whopper

And here he comes now, strollin' down the street

Willie Whopper

The one who keeps me so calm and cool

Willie Whopper

Yeah, let me tell you something, let me give you the scoop

He’s nobody’s fool

Mmm, yeah

Playin' it cool

Willie Whopper

Yeah, shootin' some pool

Willie Whopper

Walkin' 'round like he owns the place

Willie Whopper

Yeah, not afraid

Willie Whopper

Yeah, no one messin' with him

Willie Whopper

Mmm, Willie Whopper

Shing-a-ling, shing-a-ling

Willie Whopper

Shing-a-ling, shing-a-ling

Willie Whopper

Shing-a-ling, shing-a-ling

Willie Whopper

Yeah (Willie Whopper)

Mmm, my Willie (Willie Whopper)

Yeah (Willie Whopper)

(Willie Whopper)

Yeah (Willie Whopper)

(Willie Whopper)

[Spanish]

Okay, fellas, here he comes

He better leave me alone

Woah

Yeah

Yeah

There's a little cat that I want you to meet

Willie Whopper

And here he comes now, walkin' down the street

Willie Whopper

The thing that gets me so calm and cool

Willie Whopper

Yeah, let me tell you something, let me give you a school

He's nobody's fool

Mmm, yeah

Playin' it cool

Willie Whopper

Yeah, shootin' some pool

Willie Whopper

Walkin' 'round like he owns the town

Willie Whopper

Yeah, not afraid

Willie Whopper

Yeah, no one messin' with him

Willie Whopper

Mmm, Willie Whopper

Shing-a-ling, shing-a-ling

Willie Whopper

Shing-a-ling, shing-a-ling

Willie Whopper

Shing-a-ling, shing-a-ling

Willie Whopper

Yeah (Willie Whopper)

Mmm, my Willie (Willie Whopper)

Yeah (Willie Whopper)

(Willie Whopper)

Yeah (Willie Whopper)

(Willie Whopper)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Whopper ˈwɒpər B1	noun - a large or remarkable thing, often used colloquially to describe something impressive or exaggerated
cool kuːl A1	adjective - calm and relaxed, or fashionable and attractive
walkin' ˈwɔkɪn A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by using one's feet
street striːt A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
calm kɑːm A2	adjective - not excited or nervous; serene
fool fuːl A1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or absurdly
pool puːl A1	noun - a game played with a cue stick and balls on a table
afraid əˈfreɪd A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
messin' ˈmɛsɪn A2	verb - to interfere or cause trouble
shing-a-ling ʃɪŋ ə lɪŋ B2	noun - a slang or onomatopoeic expression, often used to mimic a sound or emphasize rhythm