Internacionales Lyrics in English by Bomba Estéreo

Mezclados means "mixed." It's a word that perfectly captures the joyful, unifying spirit of this song.

Bomba Estéreo uses it to celebrate the beautiful blend of cultures, races, and histories from around the world. The opening line, "Mezclados, somos mezclados" (Mixed, we are mixed), proudly declares a shared identity built from diversity. It’s a powerful concept that frames our mixed backgrounds as a source of strength and celebration.

Bomba Estéreo's "Internacionales" is a massive party celebrating global unity. The Colombian group kicks things off by declaring, "Mezclados, somos mezclados" [Mixed, we are mixed], making it clear this song is for everyone. They see us all as part of "la misma historia con otro sabor" [the same story with another flavor], recognizing that while our backgrounds are different, our human experience is shared. The solution to all our differences? Dancing, of course! The song invites you to a worldwide party where you don't need to speak the same language, because "para bailar no necesitas lengua" [to dance you don't need a language].

The song proudly lists different nationalities, from Colombian to Mexican to Dominican, but then brings them all together under one banner: "Yo soy un ciudadano del mundo" [I am a citizen of the world]. It's a powerful idea that we are all connected, or as they put it, "de la misma raza, el mismo color" [of the same race, the same color]. The track argues that even though we are all different, "a la vez somos iguales" [at the same time we are the same]. It’s a call to find our common ground on the dance floor.