‘Party at the beach down in Copacabana’: TikTok’s newest fascination and lyrics, explained

Thanks to TikTok, the catchy tune “Party at the beach down in Copacabana” is now stuck in my head on an eternal loop.

TikTok has a habit of making the most random sounds and songs go viral. We saw it with the “Turn the Lights Off” trend featuring a vibey Jon Hamm, but also with the cottage sound from Heated Rivalry, and a random Judy Garland tune from 1944.

Now it’s Copacabana’s turn, and no, not the Barry Manilow song.

Where is ‘Party at the beach down in Copacabana’ actually from?

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♬ original sound – DJ KLIPZ🎧💫

Originally, the viral TikTok sound was from Janelle Monáe and Jidenna’s 2015 song Yoga, which is about self-ownership, bodily autonomy, and unapologetic confidence. However, the version that’s taking over TikTok is actually a remix from DJ KLIPZ, who stitched the original track with Cotton Eye Joe of all things.

As for the trend itself, it’s actually quite simple. The song is an undeniable bop, and people are just vibing to it. Naturally, people have started creating TikTok dances for it.

Another group of people are just confused, questioning “what tf is Copacabana” in their videos with the sound.

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♬ original sound – DJ KLIPZ🎧💫

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Here are the lyrics to the viral bit

Though it’s technically Janelle Monáe’s Yoga song that has gone viral, it’s only the very first verse which has taken off on TikTok.

In it, she sings:

“Party at the beach down in Copacabana
Sipping Killepitsch, got my black yoga pants on
Me and Brittany, we’ve been down in Atlanta
Sweating in the club, call me Dirty Diana
Flexing like a yogi, drop it down with your hands up
Do a handstand, bend it back, put your legs up
I ain’t got no worries, I’m my own private dancer
My own private dancer.”

Here’s the music video for Janelle Monáe’s Yoga

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