Elevo comes from the verb elevar, meaning "to elevate" or "to raise." While it's a common verb, its use in this context is particularly enticing.
In the song, Cris MJ sings, "la vibra te la elevo" (I elevate your vibe). This phrase suggests a powerful, almost spiritual upliftment, promising an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. It's an engaging way to describe taking someone to a higher emotional or experiential plane, making it a memorable and intriguing word choice.
"Tercer Cielo" is Cris MJ doing what he does best: turning a come-on into an anthem. The whole song is one long invitation, repeated until it becomes the hook itself: "Vamos pa'l tercer cielo, mami, no tenga' miedo" ("Let's go to the third heaven, mami, don't be afraid"). He spells out what he means by it, too. "Te pongo a viajar sin la redonda" ("I'll make you travel without the round one") is his way of saying the high doesn't come from anything you'd swallow or pour, just from him.
Between the choruses he can't resist a little bragging. "Pa' recoger el Grammy" ("to go pick up the Grammy") names the exact kind of success this wave of Chilean reggaeton has been chasing, and a Ferrari and a trip to Bali round out the flex a few lines later. It's short, it repeats on purpose, and it's built to be sung along to more than picked apart, which is exactly the point.
Christopher AndrĂ©s Ălvarez GarcĂa, known professionally as Cris MJ, is a Chilean reggaeton singer and songwriter born in La Serena, Chile in 2001. Rising quickly in the urbano music scene since 2019, Cris MJ gained international recognition with his viral hit "Una Noche en MedellĂn," which reached number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured Colombian stars Karol G and Ryan Castro in its remix.
His collaborations with renowned Latin artists like Standly, Duki, Nicki Nicole, and FloyyMenor have cemented his reputation across Latin America and beyond. In 2024, his single "Gata Only" with FloyyMenor climbed to number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing his growing global influence. Known for blending catchy rhythms and heartfelt lyrics, Cris MJ continues to rise as one of Chileâs most streamed and celebrated urbano artists.