La Chica Gomela
Los Tupamaros Lyrics

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una novia yo tengo que es muy linda y traviesa
pero tiene un defecto que es muy gomela chica
gomela cuando vamos al baile vamos varias parejas
como ya la conocen llega el mesero y todos empiezan

que le sirvan un ron no no
que le sirvan cerveza no no

que le sirvan refajo no no o un helado de fresa no no

que es lo que quiere la nena que va a pedir la
princesa que se le antoja a la reina digalo pronto
chica gomela...

osea nada que ver baby bien? considerate out a
ratos me caes gordo

ella es muy cariñosa me acaricia y me besa pero no
se le quita que es muy gomela chica gomela y llamando
al mesero que se acerque a la mesa como no hubo banana
haver que quiere chica gomela
que le sirvan un vino no no
que sirvan un wiskey no no
que le sirvan champagna no no
o un helado de fresa no no

que es lo que quiere la nena que va a pedir la princesa
que se le antoja a la reina digalo pronto chica gomela...
mira para mi algo super play o nada ok? woo los
tupamaros son para mi clase ahh

que le sirvan un ron no no
que le sirvan cerveza no no
que le sirvan refajo no no
o un helado de fresa no no

que es lo que quiere la nena que va a pedir la
princesa que se le antoja a la reina digalo pronto
chica gomela...

oh que gustos tan agrios los de esta gente que
seba ahy que oso tan grande

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los Tupamaros' song La Chica Gomela describe the singer's girlfriend who is beautiful and playful but has a flaw - she is a "gomela", which in this context means she is pretentious or snobbish. The singer describes how they go to parties in groups, and as soon as the waiter recognizes her, everyone starts asking her what she wants to drink. The girl always refuses the standard drinks like rum or beer and asks for something more extravagant like champagne or strawberry ice cream. The singer finds her behavior off-putting and mentions that sometimes he finds her annoying.

The lyrics seem to be criticizing the girl's behavior and her preference for expensive or exotic things. They suggest that she is trying too hard to impress others and that her behavior is not genuine. It could also be interpreted as a commentary on class or social status, with the "gomela" representing someone who is trying to fit in with a higher or more sophisticated crowd.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and annoyance towards the girl's behavior, while also highlighting the pressure to conform to social norms and expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

rico ahy que nota eh
Wow, this is really great!

una novia yo tengo que es muy linda y traviesa
I have a girlfriend who is beautiful and playful.

pero tiene un defecto que es muy gomela chica
But she has a flaw - she's very particular about what she wants.

gomela cuando vamos al baile vamos varias parejas como ya la conocen llega el mesero y todos empiezan
When we go out dancing with friends, everyone knows she's picky and the waiter knows her by name.

que le sirvan un ron no no que le sirvan cerveza no no que le sirvan refajo no no o un helado de fresa no no
She won't accept rum, beer, or a refajo, only strawberry ice cream.

que es lo que quiere la nena que va a pedir la princesa que se le antoja a la reina digalo pronto chica gomela...
What does the girl want? Princess, queen, speak up quickly, picky girl...

osea nada que ver baby bien? considerate out a ratos me caes gordo
I mean, are you serious? You're being too much sometimes and it bothers me.

ella es muy cariñosa me acaricia y me besa pero no se le quita que es muy gomela chica gomela y llamando al mesero que se acerque a la mesa como no hubo banana haver que quiere chica gomela
She's affectionate and loving, but her pickiness doesn't go away. She calls the waiter to the table and if there's no banana, she'll ask for something else.

que le sirvan un vino no no que sirvan un wiskey no no que le sirvan champagna no no o un helado de fresa no no
She won't have wine, whiskey, or champagne, only strawberry ice cream.

oh que gustos tan agrios los de esta gente que seba ahy que oso tan grande
Oh, these people have such sour tastes. How embarrassing.

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