El Bambazu

It happened back in the forties
In the beautiful land of San Juan, today
I'm going to tell you what happened
To a little black boy who never missed a party

Who one day got sick and told his grandma
Even though I have a fever, I'm going
He put on his new clothes With a colorful shirt
And off to the party he went

It happened back in the forties
In the beautiful land of San Juan, today
I'm going to tell you what happened
To a little black boy who never missed a party

Who one day got sick and told his grandma
Even though I have a fever, I'm going
He put on his new clothes With a colorful shirt
And off to the party he went

The grandma was very worried and
Made the quick decision
To go look for her grandson at the party
They were already circling around him when she arrived
Making her way through the couples
She saw that in the center of the room

Was the grandson Trembling
And she, scared, asked him
The grandma was very worried and
Made the quick decision
To go look for her grandson at the party
They were already circling around him when she arrived

Making her way through the couples
She saw that in the center of the room
Was the grandson Trembling
And she, scared, asked him
Alright Emiliano

Emiliano, what's wrong with you
Emiliano, what's wrong with you
Oh, tell me right away
So I can see what I can do for you, Emiliano

Emiliano, what's wrong with you
Emiliano, what's wrong with you
Oh, tell me right away
So I can see what I can do for you, Emiliano

A Bambazu, grandma
A Bambazu that's taking over me
My head is spinning
And my knees are shaking
A Bambazu A Bambazu A Bambazu
A Bambazu

Oh, prepare me a herbal tea
With herbs from the rooftop
But look, mother grandma
I got the shakes, damn
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu

I didn't listen to you
And I came to the party
But look, mom grandma
Now my head is buzzing

A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu
This Bambazu I have
Who can cure me of it
But look, Juliana
Come very soon, come now, baby
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu
But look at me, Juliana
I've got a
Bambazu

If this doesn't go away for me
You're to blame
But look at me, Juliana Ma' Juliana come here
But look at me, Juliana
I'm going to die

But look, Juliana
Prepare me a herbal tea
With chicory and Anamú
But look, come here
Juliana, ma' Juliana
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu
A Bambazu for Juliana A Bambazu