KOKO Lyrics in English by Omar Courtz
Dando tabla literally translates to "giving board". While it might sound unusual, in this context, it's a playful and suggestive double entendre.
It refers to the act of surfing, as in "giving board" to the waves. However, in a more colloquial and intimate sense, it can also imply a passionate encounter, suggesting a playful and sensual interaction between the two people in the song. This dual meaning makes it an interesting and memorable phrase.
Omar Courtz's "KOKO" is all about a super intense and steamy beach romance. He sets a whole scene for us: they're smoking by the ocean, relaxing "En una hamaca debajo de las palma'" (In a hammock under the palm trees), and getting close in the water. The song is full of very direct and confident lines about desire. He's not shy at all, saying things like "Yo te quiero comer como antojo" (I want to eat you like a craving) and promising her "Tú vas a ser mía, tú verás" (You're going to be mine, you'll see).
He describes her as "Cremita de vainilla con coco" (Little cream of vanilla with coconut), which gives this sweet, tropical feel to their connection. But the song is mostly about their physical chemistry. He talks about how she reacts to his touch, from her eyes shining to the clever (and very explicit) wordplay about them not being surfers but "aquí estamos dando tabla" (here we are 'giving board'), which is slang for having sex. It's a track that's confident, sensual, and perfect for a hot summer day.
