Copacabana Boy Lyrics [English Translation] – Junior Lerin

Junior Lerin drops a postcard from the equator. Fredrik Andersson writes and produces Copacabana Boy, a three-minute ticket south.

Copacabana Boy Lyrics [English Translation] – Junior Lerin
Released: January 30, 2026

Copacabana Boy

Junior Lerin

Lyricist
Fredrik Andersson
Composer
Fredrik Andersson

Copacabana Boy Meaning & Lyrics (Junior Lerin)

The poet swaps snow for sand and sings, ‘I want to have fun,’ in staccato sunshine. Samba drums, street squares, and a shout-out to fearless ‘Gunde’ turn winter blues into carnival moves.

Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh,
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I want to have fun.
Jag Kommer Kommer Med SolenI’m coming, coming with the sun,
Puta Merda För Här Är JättekalltI’m so over this, ’cause it’s freezing here.
Min Kärlek Här Är Min KärlekMy love, here is my love.
Den Ska Jag Sprida Sprida ÖveralltI’m going to spread it, spread it everywhere.
Nej Nej Känn Ingen SorgNo, no, don’t feel any sorrow,
Dansa Med Mig På Gator Och TorgDance with me on the streets and squares.
Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh,
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I want to have fun.
Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh,
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I just want to have fun.
Na Na Na Na NaNa na na na na.
Jag Lever Jag Lever LivetI’m living, I’m living life.
Lyssna På Hjärtat Så Kommer Det Bli BraListen to your heart and it’ll all be okay.
Min Samba – Ai CarambaMy samba, ‘ai caramba’!
Man Måste Våga Det Var Det Gunde SaYou’ve got to dare, that’s what ‘Gunde’ said.
Nej Nej Känn Ingen SorgNo, no, don’t feel any sorrow,
Dansa Med Mig På Gator Och TorgDance with me on the streets and squares.
Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh,
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I want to have fun.
Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh,
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I really want to have fun.
Na Na Na Na NaNa na na na na.
Na Na Na Na NaNa na na na na.
Na Na Na Na NaNa na na na na!
Co-Pa-Ca BanaboyCo-pa-ca-bana boy.
Co-Pa-Ca BanaboyCo-pa-ca-bana boy.
Co-Pa-Ca BanaboyCo-pa-ca-bana boy!
Co-Pa-Ca BanaboyCo-pa-ca-bana boy!
Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh,
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I want to have some fun.
Copacabana-Boy Oj Oj OjCopacabana boy, oh, oh, oh.
Copacabana-Boy Jag Vill Ha SkojCopacabana boy, I just want to have fun.
Na Na Na Na NaNa na na na na.
Man Måste Våga Det Var Det Gunde SaYou’ve got to dare, that’s what ‘Gunde’ said.
Co-Pa-Ca BanaboyCo-pa-ca-bana boy.

Copacabana Boy Music Video

The meaning of ‘Copacabana Boy’ is escapist joy. The lyrics invite you to trade frost for frevo and dance the cold away.