Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Say it slow with me
“tengo sed”
That means “I’m thirsty”
It’s what you say in Costa Rica

Need water?
Need juice?
Need a cold glass now?
Just point to your chest
Then say it out loud

[Pre-Chorus]
Tenga— no
Listen close
It’s “tengo”
Clear and bold
Sed means thirsty
Short and sweet

[Chorus]
Tengo sed, tengo sed
I’m thirsty, that’s what it says
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Use it when the water’s dead
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Say it clean, say it instead
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Now you’ve got it in your head

[Verse 2]
At the beach, at the bus stop
After sun, after rain
If your mouth feels dry, baby
This phrase does the job the same

You can ask for water
With a smile and a nod
“Tengo sed” in Costa Rica
Gets you heard right off

[Pre-Chorus]
If you want a quick reply
Keep it simple, keep it light
“Tengo sed”
That’s the line
You can use it any time

[Chorus]
Tengo sed, tengo sed
I’m thirsty, that’s what it says
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Use it when the water’s dead
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Say it clean, say it instead
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Now you’ve got it in your head

[Bridge]
One more time, don’t rush
Teng-o sed
Two small words
Big enough
To get you what you need

[Final Chorus]
Tengo sed, tengo sed
I’m thirsty, that’s what it says
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Say it like the locals said
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Easy phrase, go and spread
Tengo sed, tengo sed
Now you’ve got it in your head