La Negra Tomasa (Bilongo) Lyrics
Caifanes
Lyrics
Estoy tan enamorado de la negra Tomasa,
que cuando se va de casa triste me pongo.
Estoy tan enamorado de la negra Tomasa,
que cuando se va de casa triste me pongo.
Estoy tan enamorado de mi negra preciosa
Que cuando se va de casa triste me pongo.
Estoy tan enamorado de mi negra preciosa
Que cuando se va de casa triste me pongo.
-Ay! -Ay! -Ay!
Esa negra linda que me tiene loco,
Que me come poquito a poco.
Esa negra linda que me tiene loco,
Que me come poquito a poco.
Estoy tan enamorado de la negra Tomasa
Que cuando se va de casa triste me pongo.
Estoy tan enamorado de mi negra preciosa
Que cuando se va de casa triste me pongo.
-Ay! -Ay! -Ay!
Esa negra linda que me tiene loco,
Que me come poquito a poco.
Esa negra linda que me tiene loco
Que me come poquito a poco.
Ah-la-ra-la-ra-la
Mi negra linda nunca me dejes,
Ah-la-ra-la-ra-la
Ay mi negra linda nunca me dejes.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Caifanes - La Negra Tomasa (Bilongo) is a song by the Mexican rock band Caifanes. It was released on their eponymous 1988 album, and was written by Saúl Hernández, Diego Herrera and Sabo Romo.
The lyrics are about an Afro-Cuban folkloric character called La Negra Tomasa who has supernatural powers. Musically, the song combines elements of traditional Cuban music with modern rock influences. The song's title refers to a type of percussion instrument used in Latin American music known as bilongo. The song was well received upon its release, becoming one of the most popular songs of the band's career. It remains one of their signature songs, and continues to be performed at their live concerts. The song's popularity has led to numerous cover versions from other artists, including Los Amigos Invisibles, Café Tacuba and Celso Piña. "La Negra Tomasa" is widely considered to be Caifanes' most iconic song, and its lyrics have become immortalized in Mexican culture.