Discover the story of the song > Yo Me Llamo Cumbia – Totó la Momposina

The protagonist is proud of being called "cumbia" and being known as the queen wherever she goes. She mentions that wherever she is, no one can resist dancing to her rhythm. She describes herself as having a dark skin like the drums, and her shoulders are like maracas that the sun kisses. She talks about having a flute in her throat, a bagpipe and a smell of tobacco and rum. She carries her backpack, lights a candle and the music plays. She says that she wraps her voice around the moon and the stars. She also mentions that as the queen, she is courted by a fine violin, she is in love with a piano, followed by a saxophone and she can hear a clarinet. She says that the whole orchestra forms a celebration around her and she is a flirtatious woman who dances happily. She mentions that she was born on the beautiful Caribbean beaches of her country. She specifically mentions Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Monteria, but overall she proudly proclaims that she is Colombian, born in a beautiful land. In simple terms, the song is about a confident and proud protagonist who is known as "cumbia" and is loved and admired by many. She talks about her heritage and how she brings joy and happiness through her music wherever she goes.