Baila Esta Cumbia Lyrics in English Selena , A.B. Quintanilla III, Kumbia Kings

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Baila Esta Cumbia by Selena from Spanish to English.
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Chorus 1
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Verse 1
I feel something that moves me
A rhythm that makes me dance
Everyone take your partners
We're all going to enjoy
Chorus 2
Dance, dance this cumbia
Move, move your waist
Everyone, hands up
And scream, scream with madness
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Verse 2
I feel something that moves me
A rhythm that makes me dance
Everyone take your partners
We're all going to enjoy
Chorus 3
Dance, dance this cumbia
Move, move your waist
Everyone, hands up
And scream, scream with madness
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Chorus 4
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
Dance, dance this cumbia
A rhythm, an unmatched rhythm
Nobody stays seated
We're all going to dance
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A.B. Quintanilla, Pete Astudillo
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SONG MEANING

Feel that irresistible beat? “Baila Esta Cumbia” is Selena’s joyful shout-out to the dance floor, inviting everyone—yes, everyone—to stand up, grab a partner, and let the rhythm take over. Over a whirlwind of percussion and accordion, the Queen of Tejano celebrates cumbia’s Colombian roots while adding her own Tex-Mex sparkle. The lyrics repeat like a friendly command: "Baila, baila esta cumbia… nadie se quede sentado" (Dance this cumbia… no one stays seated). The message is simple and contagious: music is a shared experience, and fun is mandatory.

Beyond the catchy hook, the song is about unity and liberation. By raising our hands and shouting with “locura” (madness), we drop our worries and connect through movement. Whether you grew up on Selena’s music or just discovered her, this track turns any space into a fiesta, proving that a good beat can erase borders and bring people together for one purpose—to dance!

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