Palpitar means 'to palpitate' or 'to throb,' specifically describing a rapid, strong heartbeat. It's the perfect word to unlock the meaning of this classic song.
Selena sings "mi corazón... me empieza a palpitar" (my heart... starts to palpitate) when she sees her crush. This is the feeling that creates the iconic 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' sound, which imitates the sound of her heart beating wildly with excitement!
Ever had a crush so big you felt like your heart was going to jump out of your chest? That's exactly what Selena, a beloved star from the US and Mexico, is singing about in "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom". She describes seeing someone she likes and completely losing her cool. Her heart "se enloquece" (goes crazy) and "me empieza a palpitar" (starts to beat fast). It's a feeling she admits she can't control: "Ya no razona / No lo puedo controlar" (It doesn't reason anymore / I can't control it).
The feeling gets even more intense. Just hearing him speak makes her weak in the knees: "Me tiemblan hasta las piernas" (Even my legs tremble). The best part is the title itself. "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" is the sound her heart makes when it gets excited. It's not just beating; it's so happy it "me empieza a cantar" (starts to sing to me). It’s a super fun and relatable song about the giddy, overwhelming feeling of a new crush.