Celibato translates to "celibacy", which is the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. It's a surprisingly formal and rare word to find in a reggaeton song, which makes it stand out.
Anuel AA sings, "Imposible el celibato, sin ti me mato" (Celibacy is impossible, without you I'd die). He uses this dramatic word to express that he simply cannot live without his lover's physical affection, perfectly capturing the song's theme of an intense, all-consuming secret romance.
"Secreto" by Puerto Rican star Anuel AA and KAROL G is all about keeping an intense, addictive romance completely hidden from the public eye. On the surface, the two act like casual pals—"Ante el mundo somos amigos" ("In front of the world we are friends")—while slipping away behind closed doors because other people disapprove: "Y nadie juntos nos quiere ver / Pero nos vamos a esconder" ("And nobody wants to see us together / But we are going to hide"). They stay up hooking up until "las cuatro y pico" ("a bit past four o'clock") in the morning, making secret pacts with only God as their witness.
The lyrics are bold, playful, and packed with heavy Caribbean Spanish slang. Anuel drops lines like "Y de tu cuerpo soy un tecato" ("And for your body I'm a junkie"), using the Puerto Rican slang word tecato (an addict) to show how obsessed he is with her. Meanwhile, both singers trade lines declaring that celibacy without each other is totally impossible ("Imposible el celibato, sin ti me mato"). Even though they admit that "Los secretos siempre se saben / Baby, tarde o temprano" ("Secrets always come to light / Baby, sooner or later"), they relish the thrill of sneaking around regardless of the gossip.
Anuel AA (born Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago on November 26, 1992, in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a pioneering Puerto Rican rapper and singer, often hailed as "The God of Latin Trap." Starting his music journey at just fourteen, Anuel AA quickly gained attention for his raw lyrical style and honest storytelling, reflecting his life experiences growing up in the streets.
Despite a 30-month prison sentence in 2016 for illegal firearm possession, Anuel recorded his debut album Real Hasta la Muerte while incarcerated, which catapulted him to stardom upon his release in 2018. Known for chart-topping hits like "China" and collaborations with stars such as Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and Shakira, Anuel AA continues to redefine Latin trap and reggaeton with his emotionally charged music and distinctive voice.