Song of the Day: ROSALÍA - LA COMBI VERSACE ft. Tokischa

Following up on yesterday, here is another song by new new favorite duo.  I bought Rosalia's new album, listened to the whole thing, and this song jumped out at me as my favorite immediately.  I didn't even know Tokischa was on it when I first listened.  What can I say, I like what I like?!

ROSALÍA - LA COMBI VERSACE (Official Audio) ft. Tokischa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y28_bM8h_Cg

Lyrics from LyricsTranslate.com:

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-combi-versace-versace-combo.html

LA COMBI VERSACE (English translation)

Artist: Rosalía •Featuring artist: Tokischa

Spanish

LA COMBI VERSACE

Juntas por la noche

Puestas pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

Juntas por la noche

Puestas pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

 

Que fue, que fue, que fue

Vestida con colabo (Margiela colabo)

Medusa arriba y abajo (Carla Bruni, woah, woahhh)

Donatella friendzy (Kilos, kilos de tela)

Soltando los benjis (Cheques, cheques)

OG party con la Fania (Jerry Masucci)

Hangiando con salseros (Tito, Willie)

Bendicen toda' mis canciones

Para que tú te еnamores

 

Juntas por la noche

Puestas pa'l dеrroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

Juntas por la noche

Puestas pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

 

Rusi season coming (Expensiva)

Uzi y Albinoni

FaceTime con Milano (Tim Cook)

Dios bendiga a Gianni (Flores para Gianni)

Más fría que tu baby mama

Nos fuimos 7:30

Llego a la Met en pony

Pa' que tú te enamores

 

Juntos por la noche

Puestas pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

Juntos por la noche

Puestos pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

 

Este lazo Versace saliendo del callejón

Desfilamos Dior custom en el colmadón

Con la tanga Gucci en una cola de motor

Me llevo to' el mall monta'o en un camión

Combino el rojo con el rosa, vestidas de blanco

Me visto de novia pero no soy tu esposa

Las tennis Valentino, bizcocho de Moschino

Gargantilla de zafiro con diamante azul marino

Y si hoy llevo la ropa fake, es porque soy la más real

Bitch, me creo Dapper Dan

Me doy un flow de paca, me veo original

Soy la marca más cara que tú no vas a poder capear

 

Juntas por la noche

Puestas pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

Juntas por la noche

Puestas pa'l derroche

Tu pelo azabache

La combi Versace

 

Se me ve el culo en Versace

Fue-fuera del bajo mundo, fuera

Cheque, che-

Fuera, fuera, fuera

Fuera, fuera, fuera

Cheque, che-

Se me ve el culo en Versace

Se me ve el culo en Versace

Cheque, che-

English translation

THE VERSACE COMBO

Together at night

Set for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

Together at night

Dressed for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

 

Who was, who was, who was

Dressed with colabo (Margiela colabo)

Medusa up and down (Carla Bruni, woah, woahhh)

Donatella friendzy (Kilos, kilos of fabric)

Dropping the benjis (Checks, checks)

OG party with the Fania (Jerry Masucci)

Hanging with salseros (Tito, Willie)

They bless all my songs

For you to fall in love

 

Together at night

Set for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

Together at night

Dressed for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

 

Rusi season coming (Expensive)

Uzi and Albinoni

FaceTime with Milano (Tim Cook)

God bless Gianni (Flowers for Gianni)

Cooler than your baby mama

We left 7:30

I arrive at the Met on a pony

For you to fall in love

 

Together at night

Set for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

Together at night

Dressed for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

 

This Versace bow coming out of the alley

We paraded Dior custom in the mall

With the Gucci thong in a motor tail

I take the whole mall riding in a truck

I combine red with pink, dressed in white

I dress like a bride but I'm not your wife

Valentino tennis shoes, Moschino biscuit

Sapphire choker with navy blue diamonds

And if I'm wearing the fake clothes today, it's because I'm the most real one

Bitch, I think I'm Dapper Dan

I give myself a flow of bale, I look original

I'm the most expensive brand you won't be able to afford

 

Together at night

Set for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

Together at night

Dressed for the splurge

Your jet black hair

The Versace combo

 

You can see my ass in Versace

Ou-out of the underworld, out

Check, che-

Out, out, out, out

Out, out, out, out

Check, che-

You can see my ass in Versace

You can see my ass in Versace

Check, che-

Song of the Day: Tokischa x ROSALÍA - Linda

I love the energy in this song, and in the next one I'm going to post tomorrow.  You remember how much I loved (and still love) Shakira?  Well, Rosalia is the new Shakira.  Wait, maybe Tokischa is the new Shakira.  I can't tell, and it doesn't matter.  I like them both.  :)

Tokischa x ROSALÍA - Linda (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmmTz3W-JO0

Lyrics from LyricsTranslate.com:

https://lyricstranslate.com/en/linda-pretty.html-1

Linda (English translation)

Artist: Tokischa •Featuring artist: Rosalía

Song: Linda

English translation

Pretty

What are you doing, auntie?

There is a party right now in an alley with Kitipó

Really? Do you want to go?

 

Let's dress up over there (Hahahaha, hahahaha)

I was late for the appointment, I was with La Rosalía

Friends1 who kiss are the best company

 

(Today I'm a—) Today I'm on fire, I'm Chucky

Sweet, delicious like a cookie

Today I'm on fire, I'm Chucky

Sweet, delicious like a cookie

 

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

 

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

 

I was late, I went out to where you were, but I ended up in a pary

Of how I went to a point to struggle with a capeo2

I'm always late, I spend too much time fucking

I have a black woman at home who's always horny

 

I was late for the appointment, I was with La Rosalía

Friends who kiss are the best company

I was late for the appointment, I was with La Rosalía

Friends who kiss are the best company

 

Move it like it's meant to, Tokischa, Rosalía

She makes rice with beans and I roll up her Maria3

She looks better than the three blows4, I eat5 her every day

I sing to her with bachata6 and she sings to me with flamenco songs

 

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

 

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

 

I blow a kiss to the babe who enjoys me

I bite her cheek as if it were a fruit

I'm always late because the route entered me

I spit on the guy's face like he's my bitch

To satisfy my hornyness and naughtiness I have time

 

Putting on my clothes to go around the block

Vaginal fever from D.R.7 to Barcelona

The queen of this people8, we have the crown

The sexy of the sexy's, that is no longer a secret

Nails are pointy, we wear them stiletto

Uh, Toki, I'm in love, uh, Toki, you inspire respect

 

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

 

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

You're pretty and I'm ruling

We kiss, but we are homies

 

Uh, Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki

Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki

Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki

Footnotes:

1. females

2. no idea about the sense here

3. marijuana

4. a dominican breakfast

5. a play on meanings "I fuck"

6. musical genre

7. Dominican Republic

8. could be "vulva" a play on words probably

Spanish

Linda

¿Qué haces, tía?

Hay un teteo ahorita en un callejón con Kitipó

¿A sí? Quieres ir

 

Vamo' a chulearno' pa' allá (Jajajaja, jajajaja)

Llegué tarde a la cita, estaba con La Rosalía

Las amigas que se besan son la mejor compañía

 

(Hoy estoy a—) Hoy estoy a fuego, 'toy Chucky

Dulce, deliciosa como una cookie

Hoy estoy a fuego, 'toy Chucky

Dulce, deliciosa como una cookie

 

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

 

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pеro somo' homie'

Tú ere' linda y yo еstoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

 

Llegué tarde, salí pa' donde ti, pero terminé en un teteo

De cómo fui pa' un punto a bregar con un capeo

Siempre llego tarde, me coge el tiempo singando

Tengo una negra en casa que siempre tiene gana'

 

Llegué tarde a la cita, estaba con La Rosalía

Las amigas que se besan son la mejor compañía

Llegué tarde a la cita, estaba con La Rosalía

Las amigas que se besan son la mejor compañía

 

Muévetelo como e', Tokischa, Rosalía

Ella hace arro' con habichuela y yo le enrrolo la María

Se ve mejor que los tre' golpe, yo me la como to' lo' día'

Que yo le canto por bachata y ella me canta por bulería

 

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

 

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

 

Le tiro un besito a la mami que me disfruta

Le muerdo el cachete como si fuera una fruta

Siempre llego tarde porque a mí entró la ruta

Le escupo la cara al tipo como si fuera mi p*ta

Pa' quita'me la rechura y desacato tengo tiempo

 

Poniéndome la prenda pa' tirarme por el bloque

Calentura vaginal de RD pa' Barcelona

La reina de esta popola, tenemo' la corona

Las dura' de las dura' de eso ya no e' un secreto

Las uñas en punta, las llevamos stiletto

Uh, Toki, 'toy enamorada, uh, Toki, tú ere' de respeto

 

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

 

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

Tú ere' linda y yo estoy rulin'

Nos besamo', pero somo' homie'

 

Uh, Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki

Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki

Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki-Toki

Finally, here's an article about Tokischa that I, as a recovering Catholic, thought was good:

"Op-Ed: How Tokischa Became the Forbidden Fruit the Dominican Republic Needs"

https://remezcla.com/features/culture/op-ed-how-tokischa-became-the-forbidden-fruit-the-dominican-republic-needs/

Song of the Day: Barrie - Jersey

Another song that immediately caught me with its vibe.

Jersey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcornC-UTg4

Lyrics, from LyricFind (according to Google):

Jersey

Barrie

I’m doing sprints on the lawn outside your place

Spitting out words like some slow paste

Running back, running up to flip a tire

Shouting, All magicians are liars

Don’t wanna give it up yet

I’m crying outside

I’m gonna crack the back step

Got some things on my mind

You didn’t dream so long

I’m just the girl that you got

I’m gonna shout from the stands, I know what’s up

Tucked your jersey, no you’re not turning

Holding a sign that says your name in hearts

I cut my hand and started running

Don’t wanna give it up yet

I’m crying outside

I’m gonna crack the back step

Got some things on my mind

Don’t wanna give it up yet

I’m crying outside

I’m gonna crack the back step

Got some things on my mind

Song of the Day: Stevie Nicks - Gypsy

This a very personal performance of a song that I already loved, so naturally I love this version more.

Stevie Nicks Gypsy (Acoustic)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msj_A9py0Xk 

I found this song from this article, which also gave a glimpse into Nicks' life.  Very sad, which informs how she sings the song, I think.

"Watch Stevie Nicks perform a stunning acoustic version of 'Gypsy':

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/stevie-nicks-gypsy-acoustic/

Song of the Day: Ethel Cain - Crush

One of my daughters shared this with me recently.  Not only is it a great song, but I think I enjoy it that much more knowing my daughter has such great taste.  Just a great vibe, mellow yet with intense longing at the same time.

Ethel Cain - Crush (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu-t3tqDyAY

Something’s been feeling weird lately

There’s just something about you, baby

Maybe I’ll just be crazy

And piss him off ‘til he hates me

(Yeah right, he fucking loves me)

Low slung bad bitch, baby come and get you some

Lyrics from Genius.com:

https://genius.com/Ethel-cain-crush-lyrics

Crush

Ethel Cain

Track 2 on Inbred 

[Verse 1]

His window’s already passed

So he’s shooting at the glass

Keeping guns in his locker

And he denies it

Like it’s actually important

But he lied 'cause I sure did watch him

Showing up wearing black

And he knows that

His daddy’s on death row

But he’ll say it with his chest, though

His friends move dope

He hasn’t tried coke

But he’s always had a problem saying no

His older brother bagged the valedictorian

His mother steady screaming he should be more like him

[Chorus]

Can you read my mind? I’ve been watching you

(You know it, you know it, you know it, you know it’s true)

Couldn’t fight to save your lifе but you look so cool

Camo jacket robbing corner stores

Hard odds to bеat when you’re on all fours

Good men die too so I’d rather be with you

[Verse 2]

I owe you a black eye and two kisses

Tell me when you wanna come and get em

I only want him if he says it first to me

I wanna … him in the back of his mom’s Mercury

He looks like he works with his hands

And smells like Marlboro reds

It makes me so … and I can’t get enough of it

Something’s been feeling weird lately

There’s just something about you, baby

Maybe I’ll just be crazy

And piss him off ‘til he hates me

(Yeah right, he fucking loves me)

Low slung bad bitch, baby come and get you some

[Chorus]

Can you read my mind? I’ve been watching you

Couldn’t fight to save your life but you look so cool

(You know it, you know it, you know)

Camo jacket robbing corner stores

Hard odds to beat when you’re on all fours

Good men die too so I’d rather be with you

Oh, I’d rather be with you

Oh, I’d rather be with you

'Cause good men die too so I’d rather be with you

Song of the Day: Billy Joel - Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

Finally we’ve reached Day 5 of the "Billy Joel's Top Five Billy Joel Songs" countdown.  This is Joel’s favorite...

The Top 5 Billy Joel Songs, Ranked By Billy Joel

https://youtu.be/BEXQaxUjesE?t=277

Joel’s favorite song from his own collection is … Scenes From An Italian Restaurant.  Yes, another song from his best album, “The Stranger” (1977).

In my mind, Vienna and Scenes From An Italian Restaurant were always a natural pair, not sure why.  They are different, but they strike a similar chord, but in a very different way.  Life goes by quickly, and both these songs ask us to appreciate it.

Billy Joel - Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (Official Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxx8IWIvKg0

Billy Joel - Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (Live from Long Island)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRP1dF7Qlac

Some background on the song:

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/billy-joel/scenes-from-an-italian-restaurant

Song of the Day: Billy Joel - She's Right On Time

Now for Day 4 of the "Billy Joel's Top Five Billy Joel Songs" countdown...

The Top 5 Billy Joel Songs, Ranked By Billy Joel

https://youtu.be/BEXQaxUjesE?t=277

Song #3 is from Joel’s “Nylon Curtain” album (1982), at least in the top three Joel albums.  I don’t remember this song being super popular back in the day, songs like Allentown and Goodnight Saigon and Pressure got a lot more attention.  But it is a much more positive song than those!

Billy Joel - She's Right On Time (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4lh4Ahl46E