Charged with pride, nostalgia, and Puerto Rican culture, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos album really struck a chord amongst fans.
The 17-track album notably includes “Baile Inolvidable,” the Puerto Rican rapper’s first attempt at a full-fledged salsa song backed by live instrumentations — congas, piano, trumpets and all that jazz. His melancholic and passionate vocals narrate the story of a man who can’t forget the woman he loved, especially the one who taught him how to dance. “I thought I was going to get old with you,” he reflects at the beginning of the tune.
What quickly became a fan-favorite and has people of all generations dancing salsa on social media hit No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200 chart this week. Overall, the new EP ascends to No. 1 in the U.S.-based Billboard 200 albums chart. The set reigns following its first full tracking week of activity (Jan. 10-16; it was released Jan. 5).
Below, check out the lyrics to “Baile Inolvidable” translated into English:
I thought I would grow old with you
Maybe in another life, in another world it could be
In this one, all that remains is to leave one day
And only see you at dusk
If you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to me
If you see me alone and sad, I’m guilty
Life is a party that one day ends
And you were by unforgettable dance
And you were by unforgettable dance
While one is alive
One must love as much as they can
I thought I would grow old with you
Maybe in another life, in another world it could be
In this one, all that remains is to leave one day
And see the sky to see if you will fall
If you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to me
If you see me alone and sad, I’m guilty
Life is a party that one day ends
And you were by unforgettable dance
No, I can’t forget you
No, I can’t erase you
You taught me how to love
You taught me how to dance
No, I can’t forget you
No, I can’t erase you
You taught me how to love
You taught me how to dance
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ey
Tell me what to do to forget you
There’s a new dance move I want to show you
I can’t even sleep at night
All I do is dream of you
No, I can’t forget you
No, I can’t erase you
You taught me how to love
You taught me how to dance
How you kissed me, how you did it
How you looked at me, you turned me on
It feels ugly not to have you close
The new [girl] sucks it good, but it’s not your mouth
My devil, my angel, my crazy
My devil, my angel, my crazy
