Maria (Spanglish Radio Edit)

Ricky Martin · Ricky Martin

Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'lante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'atras

Un, dos, tres,
Un, dos, tres

Es que me tiene loco!
She's the one that always turns me on,
Sexy angel fallen from heaven
She's the one that always drives me wild,
in her arms she's driving forever

Asi es Maria, blanca como el dia
Pero es veneno, si te quieres enamorar
Asi es Maria, tan caliente y fria
Que si te la bebes, de seguro te va a matar

Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'lante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'tras
Aunque me muera, ahora, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'delante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'atras
(Maria, I wanna make you mine)

Es que me tiene loco!

Maria es
An angel is disguise
Feeds my love with her devotion
Search for a special place to hide
As she conquers all my emotion

Asi es Maria, blanca como el dia
Pero es veneno, si te quieres enamorar
Asi es Maria, tan caliente y fria
Que si te la bebes, de seguro te va a matar

Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'lante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'tras
Aunque me muera, ahora, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'delante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'atras
(Maria, I wanna make you mine)

Un pasito pa'lante, Un pasito pa'atras (x4)

Un, dos, tres,
Un, dos, tres

Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'lante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'atras
Asi es Maria, blanca como el dia
Pero es veneno, si te quieres enamorar
Asi es Maria, tan caliente y fria
Que si te la bebes, de seguro te va a matar

Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'lante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'atras
Aunque me muera, ahora, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'lante, Maria
Un, dos, tres, un pasito pa'atras
(Maria, I wanna make you mine)

Maria (Spanglish Radio Edit)

Ricky Martin's "Maria" stands as a defining anthem of Latin pop, blending Spanish and English to create a universal love song that transcended cultural boundaries. Released as part of his self-titled debut album, the track exemplifies the genre's vibrant energy and emotional depth, becoming a staple in global radio rotations. The Spanglish Radio Edit specifically tailored the song for international airplay, maintaining its infectious rhythm while ensuring broad accessibility. This recording solidified Martin's status as a leading figure in Latin music, influencing countless artists who followed by demonstrating the power of bilingual storytelling in pop culture. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to evoke romance and joy across diverse audiences.