I read that the song is sung at weddings. It's the groom saying "yo no soy marinero" (I'm not a sailor) to the bride. What is a "sailor"? A guy who, when he gets into port, drinks and fools around. "soy capitan" isn't about soybeans. He's saying he's the "captain" - that is, he's responsible (not a 'sailor' anymore).
'gracia' refers to grace, which may be him encouraging himself and his bride in a complicated folk dance. As a 'captain' he is demonstrating that he recognizes he has obligations he must fulfill (learning a new dance, getting through the dance).
The song may also be used to attack someone. Example: The Rock (wrestler) singing to a rival. Apparently ad libbing verses and using it NOT a wedding song is also a traditional use of la bamba
I read that the song is sung at weddings. It's the groom saying "yo no soy marinero" (I'm not a sailor) to the bride. What is a "sailor"? A guy who, when he gets into port, drinks and fools around. "soy capitan" isn't about soybeans. He's saying he's the "captain" - that is, he's responsible (not a 'sailor' anymore).
'gracia' refers to grace, which may be him encouraging himself and his bride in a complicated folk dance. As a 'captain' he is demonstrating that he recognizes he has obligations he must fulfill (learning a new dance, getting through the dance).
The song may also be used to attack someone. Example: The Rock (wrestler) singing to a rival. Apparently ad libbing verses and using it NOT a wedding song is also a traditional use of la bamba