Finish the lyric from 'Macarena': 'Dale a tu cuerpo alegría...'

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The lyric from Los del Río's 'Macarena' finishes with the name 'Macarena.' The Spanish phrase means to give your body joy, and the repeated name became the song's instantly identifiable hook.

Los del Río, the Spanish duo formed by Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones, released the original song in 1993. A later remix by Bayside Boys added English-language sections and turned the recording into a worldwide dance phenomenon in 1996.

The song is often called simply 'Macarena,' although the most successful version is the Bayside Boys remix. Its accompanying line dance helped it spread through parties, sporting events, and school dances. The track reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for fourteen weeks. The song's title refers to the female name Macarena, not to a place or a dance style.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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