La Gitana Lyrics in English India Martinez

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song La Gitana by India Martinez from Spanish to English.

Verse 1

Hey, who told you that I have to ask you for permission? no

Who said?

that I am an old rag for you to throw me on the floor

Alone soleá, alone soleá

I handle myself alone soleá, alone soleá

You watch out for what you say

that I forget nothing

Chorus 1

Let's do it the nice way

Or better, let's do nothing

Hey, look kid, don't give me more trouble

You don't know me the hard way

Let's do it the nice way

Or better, let's do nothing

that if my blood gets poisoned

the gypsy comes out of me

Verse 2

This is for the one who says, says

that he loves me and then curses me, curses

What a thing, that he contradicts himself, himself

But I don't let him step on me, step

So the play starts

You will never see me kneeling

And what you lack in ethics

I have plenty in my genetics

Verse 2

the gypsy comes out of me

Chorus 2

the gypsy comes out of me

Gypsy

Outro

the gypsy comes out of me

Watch out for what you say

that I forget nothing

Let's do it the nice way

Or better, let's do nothing

Hey, look kid, don't give me more trouble

You don't know me the hard way

Let's do it the nice way

Or better, let's do nothing

that if my blood gets poisoned

the gypsy comes out of me

Let's do it the nice way

Or better, let's do nothing

Hey, look kid, don't give me more trouble

You don't know me the hard way

Let's do it the nice way

Or better, let's do nothing

that if my blood gets poisoned

the gypsy comes out of me

Let's do it the nice way

Hey, look kid, don't give me more trouble

Hey, look kid, hey look kid

Let's do it the nice way

that if my blood gets poisoned

the gypsy comes out of me

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India Martinez, Camilo Echeverry, Mauricio Montaner, Ricardo Montaner, Luis O'Neill, Armando Lozano

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SONG MEANING

“La Gitana” is India Martínez’s vibrant declaration of self-worth and fiery independence. Singing over a flamenco-infused beat, she talks directly to someone who tries to control, belittle, or “step on” her. With lines like “¿a ti quién te dijo que te tengo que pedir permiso?” she makes it clear that she answers to no one. Whenever disrespect poisons her blood, “me sale la gitana” – her proud Gypsy spirit rises up, reminding her (and everyone listening) that she carries centuries of resilience and passion in her veins.

The song mixes warning and invitation: “Vamos a hacerlo por las buenas o mejor no hagamos nada.” In other words, treat her right or walk away. Martínez wraps this message of female empowerment in the rhythms of southern Spain, blending modern pop with traditional cante jondo attitude. The result is an anthem that urges listeners to stand tall, set firm boundaries, and celebrate their cultural roots while doing it.

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India Martinez La Gitana Lyrics