Ruja is a form of the verb rugir, which means "to roar". It's a powerful and evocative word that you might associate with a lion, but here it's used to describe the sound of a nation.
In this fiery football anthem, the line "Que ruja el pueblo con voz de batalla" translates to "Let the people roar with a battle voice!". It captures the immense passion and unity of the fans, whose collective cheer is as mighty as a roar, ready to support their team.
Maki teams up with María Artés and Fernando Moreno for a massive football anthem that turns a simple matchday into an all-out celebration. The title screams it right away: La Roja ("The Red One") is the famous nickname for Spain's national football team. The track pulls you across the map "Desde Huelva hasta Navarra" (from Huelva to Navarra), connecting the southern tip of Andalusia all the way to northern Spain. It trades polite stadium manners for flamenco-infused fire, demanding rhythmic handclaps in the stands with "Que suenen palmas en toda la grada" (Let clapping ring out across the whole terrace) whenever the guitar strikes up.
What makes this track so fun is how it mixes everyday Spanish culture with dramatic matchday stakes. One minute you get the humorous contrast of "De la siesta a la victoria" (From the afternoon nap to victory), and the next, Maki and his crew are roaring a battle cry: "¡Que tiemble el mundo, somos Roja!" (Let the world tremble, we are La Roja!). The lyrics keep the energy pinned to the fans in the street, moving "Del barrio hasta la plaza" (From the neighborhood to the town square) until the whole country holds its breath as the ball rolls, ending in that unmistakable, lungs-out roar: "¡¡Goooool de Españaaaaa!!"
"Somos La Roja" brings together three Spanish artists behind an unofficial anthem for Spain's national football team, affectionately known to fans as La Roja.
Maki is a Spanish singer with deep roots in flamenco and rumba, and his warm, powerful voice carries the song. He is joined by María Artés, a Spanish flamenco vocalist, and by producer Fernando Moreno, the man behind the summer hit "Potra Salvaje." Together they fuse flamenco-pop with electronic dance beats to capture the passion of Spanish football. Released in 2026, the track was made to unite supporters around every match, goal, and celebration.