El Teke Teke Lyrics in English Carlos Vives , Black Eyed Peas, Play-N-Skillz

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Teke Teke by Carlos Vives from Spanish to English.
Woo-hoo
Play-N-Skillz
Charlie live
This how we do with that new Play-N-Skillz sound
I like to see you laugh
I like to see you jump
Like the moon that bathes the sea
I got lost among your kisses
It's something that I can't explain
My heart wants to escape
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Oh my God, Lord have mercy
Babe give me body, but don't hurt me
Like Rihanna, baby, just work me
Work, work, work-work-work, work me
I like how you dance in bed
You want my heart and my soul
I call you, call you on the phone, and tell you I love
I lov-I lov-I lov-I lov-I love you
Girl I love ya, love ya and your mind
You're my one and only, baby, you're my only
Da-da-da-give it to me hot
Break it, break it, break it down smoothly
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Wopa!
I like it when Mayte sings it
And Martina kills with her gaze
I like the girl because she puts her soul into it
And Seferina, what does she have that enchants me?
But nobody teke teke like you
My heart stops when you dance for me
But nobody teke teke, only you
Because you feel that I love you with my soul
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
And it sounds like this
Woohoo!
All my people, keep dancing
Throw your hands in the air!
Let's rock this party like it's ya birthday
Shake it like you just don't care
From the left to the right, come on let me hear ya
Teke teke, teke teke-te
From the front to the back, come on a little louder
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke
Teke teke, teke teke-te
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SONG MEANING

“El Teke Teke” is a bright, bilingual explosion of rhythm and flirtation. Carlos Vives joins forces with the Black Eyed Peas and Play-N-Skillz to create a song that celebrates the pure joy of dancing. The catchy teke teke refrain echoes a beating heart and the shuffle of feet on the dance floor, while the lyrics bounce between Spanish and English to invite everyone—no matter their language—to jump in. Vives paints quick snapshots of moonlit beaches, irresistible smiles, and the thrill of losing yourself in a partner’s embrace, all wrapped in the irresistible sway of vallenato, reggaetón, and global pop.

Beneath the party lights, the message is simple: love and music are universal connectors. Each verse is a playful mix of compliments, invitations to “work it,” and shouts to keep the party moving. The chorus repeats like a friendly chant, pushing listeners to raise their hands, shake off their worries, and celebrate “como si fuera tu cumpleaños.” “El Teke Teke” isn’t just a song—it’s an open call to share energy, affection, and movement with everyone around you, proving that a good beat can unite the world.

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