Chinita Lyrics in English by Manu Chao

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Chinita by Manu Chao from Spanish to English.

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and its visible afternoon a chinita the

bold throw the balcony to the buy baby

estar de una chinita la negrita echar

Baigon to bye bye bush when the

Bold wants to dance

bye bye will well annoy if you throw

Baigón Albay Bayamón Échale bailar echas

More out for the ball out bye bye

She went dancing with him whenever she wanted

The soul with Vienna bothers when the

Bold wants to dance mountaineering heat

bold words and lists that

They want to enjoy stylist the bold Dale

An alchemist who wants to smoke the

champagne out bye bye you get more

They sound for the beard and you throw more out

for the balcony date out for

The ball kicks out

For me

They also have

Hope for the night and ready the

bold that has equality for what

Use the bold that pink wants

When the magazine wants to dance to

also lead to bother if she of

balcony to balcony and balcony made more

outside for coal and champagne outside

calmer

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chinita — little Chinese girl

Chinita is the diminutive form of china, which can refer to a woman of Chinese descent. However, in some Latin American contexts, china can also be a colloquial term of endearment for a young woman, regardless of ethnicity, similar to "sweetheart" or "darling."

In Manu Chao's song, it's used in a playful and affectionate way, likely referring to a beloved young woman. The repetition of "chinita" throughout the lyrics makes it a central and memorable part of the song's charm.

Get ready to move with Manu Chao's "Chinita"! This song is a fun, energetic track that feels like a party. It's all about wanting to dance and having a good time, even when there are annoyances. The lyrics repeat phrases like "cuando las negritas quiere bailar" [when the dark-haired girls want to dance], emphasizing a desire for movement and celebration.

There's a playful push-and-pull in the song, with lines like "bye bye van bien a molestar" [bye bye, they come to bother] and "échale baigón al bay bayamón" [throw bug spray at Bayamón]. It's like saying, "Let's get rid of anything that stops the fun!" The song also mentions "una chinita la negrita" [a little Chinese girl, the dark-haired girl] who wants to enjoy herself, whether it's dancing, smoking, or just having a good time. It's a call to let loose and enjoy the moment, pushing away anything that might get in the way of a good dance.

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