Colinda Lyrics
Lucille Starr
Lyrics
Colinda was the cutest belle in all the bayou land
And all the boys who saw her pal and tried to win her hand
Mama she always chaperoned she watched her night and day
Until mama she turned her head and heard her boyfriend say
Allons danser, Colinda
Allons danser, Colinda
Pendant ta mère est pas là
Pour faire facher les vieilles femmes
C'est pas tout le monde danser
Tous les veilles par le vieux temps
Pendant ta mère est pas là
Allons danser Colinda
Colinda was the cutest belle in all the bayou land
And all the boys who saw her pal and tried to win her hand
Mama she always chaperoned she watched her night and day
Until mama she turned her head and heard her boyfriend say
Allons danser, Colinda
Allons danser, Colinda
Pendant ta mère est pas là
Pour faire facher les vieilles femmes
C'est pas tout le monde danser
Tous les veilles par le vieux temps
Pendant ta mère est pas là
Allons danser Colinda
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Colinda" is a song written and performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Lucille Starr. It was released as the lead single from her 1966 album "The French Song".
The song was co-written with Bob Regan, who also produced the track along with arranger Don Costa. The song features Starr's backing band, The Canadian Sweethearts, on guitar, bass and drums. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a young woman reminiscing about the days when she danced to traditional Cajun music in Louisiana. The upbeat tune has since become a classic staple of Cajun music, and it remains one of Starr's most popular songs. "Colinda" was released on November 29, 1966, and its lyrics have been covered by many different artists over the years.