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SONG MEANING

Quiero Bailar is Ivy Queen's unapologetic invitation to the dance floor: a neon-lit playground where she cranks up the reggaetón beat, gets close enough to feel your heartbeat, yet keeps full control of the next move. She loves the sweaty, magnetic energy of perreo and is happy to share a flirtatious grind, but she draws a clear line: salsa on the dance floor does not guarantee dessert in the bedroom. The repetitive hook "Yo quiero bailar, tú quieres sudar" pounds the point home; physical closeness can be fun and harmless as long as both sides respect the boundary.

Beyond the club lights, the song is a powerful statement of consent and female empowerment. Ivy flips the old narrative that assumes a woman's dance equals an automatic yes, reminding listeners that she is the one who decides "cuando vamos al mambo". She cheers on every girl in the disco to move her hips proudly, whether she's from the barrio or "una chica fina", and tells the guys to dial back the expectations. The result is a feel-good anthem that celebrates freedom, ownership of one's body, and the simple joy of losing yourself to rhythm without losing your right to say "nah, nah, nah".

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