Safari J Balvin ft. Pharrell Williams, BIA, Sky Translation Meaning and Lyrics
Song Meaning
'Safari' means 'Safari' in English. It is a name of a song by 'J Balvin ft. Pharrell Williams, BIA, Sky' human translated here by a native speaker.
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Free Translation: Baby, baby with your body (I like it)





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Free Translation: This party is a safari (she likes it)





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Free Translation: Everyone look at how you dance (I like it)





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Free Translation: Baby baby, with your body (I like it)




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Free Translation: Everyone look at how you dance (I like it)





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Free Translation: Come with me (I like it)





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Free Translation: Alone with me (she likes it)




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Free Translation: All that body you have drives me crazy





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Free Translation: And more when you dance for me




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Free Translation: That look is provocative and you're all crazy





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Free Translation: You bite your lips when the bet sounds





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Free Translation: Hey Daddy, let's go to the party with my friends






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Free Translation: When my people are here there's a tsunami, wavey





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Free Translation: My name is Princess




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Free Translation: Today you go... dance for me (she likes it)





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Free Translation: Hey Daddy, let's go to the party with my friends






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Free Translation: When my people are here there's a tsunami, wavey





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Review
Summary and Interpretation
"Safari" by J Balvin presents a narrative centered on a lively, captivating party atmosphere where the artist expresses his admiration and attraction toward a woman he encounters. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the mutual enjoyment and attraction between J Balvin and the woman he describes. The chorus highlights how both the artist and the woman enjoy the dance and party scene, with particular attention given to the woman's dancing and physical presence. The repeated phrases “A ella le gusta” (She likes it) and “A mí me gusta” (I like it) underscore the mutual attraction and enjoyment.
The imagery in the song likens the party environment to a "safari," a metaphor for an adventurous and exotic experience. This metaphor aligns with the celebratory and energetic tone of the track, suggesting that the party is an exploration of pleasure and excitement. The artist's admiration for the woman's dancing and physicality is evident, and there is a sense of celebration and fun throughout.
Emotional Impact and Artistic Expression
The song creates an upbeat and festive atmosphere, evoking feelings of excitement and exhilaration. The repetitive structure of the chorus and the catchy rhythm contribute to a lively and engaging mood. The lyrics are designed to convey a sense of joy and enthusiasm, aligning with the genre’s typical themes of celebration and pleasure.
J Balvin weaves the story through the lyrics by maintaining a focus on the mutual enjoyment of the party and dance experience. The use of direct address ("Vente conmigo" - "Come with me") and descriptive phrases about the woman's dance and appearance adds a personal and intimate touch to the narrative. The song is structured around the dynamic interactions between the artist and the woman, creating a vivid picture of their shared experience.
Explicit Themes and Song Mood
The song does include themes of physical attraction and admiration, which could be considered explicit. The focus on the woman’s body and the detailed description of the party environment suggest a mature and sensual context. However, the overall tone of the song is upbeat and fun, rather than sad or introspective.
Music Video and Visual Representation
In the music video for "Safari," J Balvin visually represents the themes of the song through vibrant, dynamic scenes that reflect the party atmosphere described in the lyrics. The video features colorful, energetic visuals and emphasizes dance and movement, aligning with the song's narrative. The depiction of the party as a lively, exotic experience reinforces the metaphor of a "safari" and enhances the song’s celebratory mood.
Additional Resources
For further discussion and analysis of the song "Safari," you might find the following links helpful:
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Average Ratings
Most people find the song lyrics hard to understand lyrics, lyrics sung fast and it has hard to remember verbs and nouns
Many words used are not in common daily usage.RAE
Safari has 120 BPM (beats per minute)
Safari is suitable for DELE Level students in terms of language complexity.
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RAE Based on a median word frequency of 6877 using the frequency database from the Royal Spanish Academy (La Real Academia Española)
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