Ardor literally translates to "ardor" or "burning passion." It's a strong, evocative word that conveys intense emotion and drive.
In the song, the artist uses ardor to describe a deep, burning desire within him that pushes him to achieve more than what is expected. He sings, "Pero yo tengo un ardor / Que me quema en el pecho / Que me dice que yo / Nacà para mucho más" (But I have an ardor / That burns in my chest / That tells me that I / Was born for much more). This word perfectly captures the fiery ambition and passion that fuels his journey.
This song is all about that burning desire inside you to achieve something big, even when everyone else has different plans for your life. Big One, Yami Safdie, and LIT killah sing about rejecting the traditional path their mothers laid out for them – you know, "que me case, que tenga dos hijos" [that I get married, that I have two children]. Instead, they're driven by an "ardor que me quema en el pecho" [ardor that burns in my chest], a feeling that they were born for something much more.
It's a defiant anthem for anyone who's ever felt like they're meant for greatness, even if it means losing their mind a little. They'd rather "intentarlo y fallar a morir con la duda" [try and fail than die with doubt]. LIT killah even talks about people telling him he shouldn't sing when he was a kid, but now he's a "leĂłn" [lion] and wants another world cup! It's about chasing your dreams with everything you've got, never having a plan B, and knowing that when you look back, you'll have stories to tell, not regrets about what you didn't do. "Quien me quita lo bailado cuando se acabe este tango que algunos llaman vivir?" [Who takes away what I've danced when this tango that some call living ends?]