Bailando
by Enrique Iglesias
- Album: Sex and Love
- Year: 2014
- Genre: Pop latino · Flamenco-pop
- Length: 4:03
Desire told as a dance that cannot be stopped. In "Bailando", attraction makes the body tremble and the pulse race: dancing is the metaphor for wanting to merge with someone. A sensual party where movement says what words cannot reach.
Themes
- Sensuality
- Love and desire
- Dance as desire
- Party and attraction
Mood
- Sensual
- Festive
- Burning
References & context
- Dance as a metaphor for the body
The whole song uses "dancing" to speak of desire without naming it outright. Movement becomes a more honest language than words.
- The Cuban-Spanish crossing
Enrique's pairing with Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona fused Spanish pop with Cuban son, creating a pan-Hispanic hit.
- A global anthem of 2014
It spent months atop the Latin charts and crossed into world pop, one of the most-streamed Spanish-language tracks of the decade.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Bailando" by Enrique Iglesias?
Desire told as a dance that cannot be stopped.
What is "Bailando" about?
Desire told as a dance that cannot be stopped. In "Bailando", attraction makes the body tremble and the pulse race: dancing is the metaphor for wanting to merge with someone. A sensual party where movement says what words cannot reach.
What are the main themes in "Bailando"?
The recurring themes are Sensuality, Love and desire, Dance as desire, Party and attraction.
Is "Bailando" available in my language on Lyrithm?
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