The word "marea" literally translates to "tide" in English. It's a common natural phenomenon, but in this song, it takes on a more intimate and metaphorical meaning.
Justin Quiles uses "la marea está bajando" (the tide is going down) to subtly allude to the progression of a romantic encounter, contrasting it with "la nota subiendo" (the high is going up). This dual meaning makes it an interesting and memorable word in the context of the song's sensual atmosphere.
Justin Quiles sets the scene for a perfect night in "MAREA," where worries fade away under the stars. He's chilling, feeling "más calm down que Rema" [more calm than Rema], watching the stars with his "cielo en la arena" [sky on the sand]. It's all about making memories that matter, so much so that they decide "No arregles la cama, no limpies la escena del crimen" [Don't make the bed, don't clean the crime scene].
The song perfectly captures that feeling of being completely lost in a moment with someone special. As the waves crash, "están las olas sonando" [the waves are sounding], the mood intensifies, and he notes, "La marea está bajando y la nota subiendo" [The tide is going down and the high is going up]. He's totally captivated by her, saying, "Verte riendo me tiene envuelto" [Seeing you laugh has me wrapped up], and he hopes no one spoils it. He even says, "Hasta los peces están contentos" [Even the fish are happy] about what they're doing. He sees her as a "sirena fuera de la playa" [mermaid out of the water], and even though "Las olas van y vienen" [The waves come and go], he wants her to stay. It's a fun, carefree track about enjoying the present and making a little bit of beautiful chaos together.