guatauba by plan b Lyrics Meaning – The Urbane Rhythms of the Street
Lyrics
Guatauba en e’ta ve’ con el Plan B
Y Manolo Algarete
Lo que yo quiero es una gata
Para darle guata-uba
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que tú ere’ es senda bellaca
Lo que tú eres es una guatagata
Lo que yo quiero es una gata
Para darle guata-uba
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que tú ere’ es senda bellaca
Lo que tú eres es una guatagata
De la marquesina to’ pasó a la di’coteca
Ahora te chequean y te venden las cervezas
Me gustan los Phillies, yo nunca me meto rola
Hablan de marimba y el Phillie me pide rola
Cripi, mango piña a mí no me meta’ pangola
Tengo una chica que e’ amante a las rolas
De la marquesina to’ pasó a la discoteca
Busco una yale que conmigo se ponga fre’ca
Para darle guata, guata-guatauba
(Yo voy a darle guata-uba, uba-uba-guata)
Guata-guata-gata, te quieres guillar de fina
Escucha lo que yo digo
Lo prendo con gasolina y digo
Vengo fumando, vengo tripeando
Toma de mi guata
Que todo el corillo enciende el Phillie
Griten “guatagata”
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que yo quiero es una gata
Para darle guata-uba
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que tú ere’ es senda bellaca
Lo que tú eres es una guatagata
Lo que yo quiero es una gata
Para darle guata-uba
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que tú ere’ es senda bellaca
Lo que tú eres es una guatagata
Guata-gata, griten “Uba”
Me gu’ta mamita, cuando me pide’ acción
Griten “Uba”, yo te doy guata
Me gu’ta mamita, como lo esta’ bailando
Tú quiere’ gua-guatauba, yo quiero gua-guatagata
Tú quiere’ mi sandungueo, yo quiero ya-yaketeo
Tú quiere’ Chencho y Maldy, yo quiero be-bellakeo
Tú quiere’ ba-bailoteo, yo quiero tu sobeteo
Tú quiere’ gua-guatauba, yo quiero gua-guatagata
Tú quiere’ mi sandungueo, yo quiero ya-yaketeo
Tú quiere’ Chencho y Maldy, yo quiero be-bellakeo
Tú quiere’ ba-bailoteo, yo quiero tu sobeteo
Lo que yo quiero es una gata
Para darle guata-uba
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que tú eres es senda bellaca
Lo que tú eres es una guatagata
Lo que yo quiero es una gata
Para darle guata-uba
Uba-uba-guata
Lo que tú eres es senda bellaca
Lo que tú eres es una guatagata
Cripi, mango piña, a mí no me meta’ pangola
Cripi, mango piña, a mí no me meta’ pangola
Cripi, mango piña, a mí no me meta’ pangola
Uba-uba-guataaa
In the tapestry of urban music, certain tracks stand out for encapsulating the vigor and raw energy of the streets. ‘Guatauba’ by Plan B is one such record—a bombastic anthem that dives into the underground life and the hedonistic pursuits that characterize it. The track, a concoction of reggaeton beats and street-savvy lyricism, invites us to understand more than just its rhythm.
On the surface, ‘Guatauba’ seems like a party track, designed for the heady nights in dim-lit clubs. But a closer look at the lyrics reveals layers of meaning that speak to the notions of desire, power play, and the unvarnished reality of the reggaeton lifestyle.
The Raw Pulse of Reggaeton Illustrated
The pulsating beat of ‘Guatauba’ mirrors the heartbeat of the urban jungles from which it emanates. As Plan B lays down the track, the unabashed celebration of nightlife culture is evident. With its repetitive hook and robust rhythm, the song functions both as a catalyst for dance and a statement on the simplicity and repetitiveness of the pleasure-seeking cycle.
Reggaeton, as a genre, has been pivotal in bringing the narratives of the barrios to the forefront. With ‘Guatauba’, Plan B continues this tradition, drawing a vivid picture of the nocturnal escapades that have become synonymous with the reggaeton scene.
Between the Beats: The Pursuit of Escapism
At its core, ‘Guatauba’ is a tale of escapism, one echoed in cityscapes around the globe. It champions the transient relief found in the moments of guata-guata-gata—dance, sex, and revelry. The constant yearning for a ‘gata’ (a woman) to experience ‘guatauba’ with acts as a metaphor for the eternal search for distraction from the mundanities of life.
Through its lyrical loop, the song suggests an ongoing cycle; ultimately, the desires expressed in ‘Guatauba’ are ones of repeating pleasure and temporary escape, illuminating the human craving for moments of abandon.
The Gender Dynamics in the Gritty Lyrical Exchange
Diving into the lyrical content, ‘Guatauba’ is musically constructed as a conversation, an exchange of wills between two entities: the seeker of pleasure and the provider. Each chorus flips the roles – at times, the narrator is the pursuer, at other times, the pursued. The use of terms like ‘bellaqueo’ (a Puerto Rican slang term for sexual naughtiness) and ‘sobeteo’ (the act of fondling), suggest a game of power and consent unfolding on the dancefloor.
Such dialogue mirrors societal interactions where each individual’s role may quickly oscillate. The song captures the essence of this dance, both figuratively and literally, as it plays out in urban nightlife.
Unveiling Hidden Meanings: A Cultural Statement
To the untrained ear, ‘Guatauba’ might present as a single-minded call to the dance. However, it inherently serves as a commentary on the hedonistic aspects of reggaeton’s cultural lifestyle. It brings to the fore conversations about the glorification of escaping reality through sensual pleasure while simultaneously critiquing the superficial layers of satiation.
The phrase ‘Uba-uba-guata’ itself becomes a coded chant for the listeners, akin to a secret handshake that only those ingrained in the scene can truly appreciate and decode.
Memorable Lines and Their Street Cred
The line ‘Cripi, mango piña a mí no me meta’ pangola’ speaks volumes without saying too much. It references a preference for quality in terms of smoking and subtly rejects anything less than satisfactory—an insight into the demanding standards of the narrator’s urban lifestyle.
Lines like ‘Tú quiere’ Chencho y Maldy, yo quiero be-bellakeo’ further personify the song, invoking the names of Plan B’s members to underscore the listener’s desires aligning with the group’s notorious image for ‘bellakeo’, adding a layer of personal identity to the broad strokes of the song’s themes.
