: Initially, it was a flamenco-inspired pop track that found modest success in Spain and Mexico.
Despite its upbeat tempo and inclusion at children's parties, the lyrics tell a story of infidelity. The song describes a woman named Macarena who cheats on her boyfriend, Vitorino, with two of his friends while he is out being sworn into the army. 01 Macarena m4a
The song was originally recorded by the Spanish duo Los del Río (Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones) for their 1993 album A mí me gusta . : Initially, it was a flamenco-inspired pop track