Delito translates to "crime" or a legal "offense". It's a powerful and dramatic word that forms the core metaphor of this hit song.
In the lyrics, Natti Natasha sings, "Tú eres un delito que yo quiero cometer" (You are a crime that I want to commit). She uses this word to describe an attraction so intense and irresistible that it feels illegal or forbidden, perfectly capturing the song's passionate and rebellious theme.
Natti Natasha pairs up with Ozuna for a seductive track that treats uncontrollable attraction like a full-blown crime spree. The whole track runs on one extended metaphor: falling this hard for someone's style cannot possibly follow the law. Natti confesses right away that her crush stole her heart ("Tú me robaste el corazón como un criminal" [You stole my heart like a criminal]), making her feelings feel totally illegal ("Esto que siento por ti no puede ser legal" [This that I feel for you cannot be legal]). When Ozuna jumps in, he leans right into the danger, calling the object of his affection a crime he actively wants to commit ("Tú eres un delito que yo quiero cometer" [You are a crime that I want to commit]) and joking that if people did prison time for being this attractive, they would get a life sentence ("tiempo perpetua").
Lyrically, the song plays with urban slang and dancefloor tension. When they obsess over each other's "flow", they are talking about that magnetic swagger and rhythm you bring to the room. Ozuna demands wild dancing without hesitation, telling his partner to move with pure grit ("con coraje" [with courage/passion]) until the beat lifts her outfit. There is also great everyday relationship tension packed into quick lines: getting a busy signal on the phone ("Te llamo pero me sale ocupado"), refusing to share ("no te quiero compartir"), and missing someone before they have even walked out the door ("Tú, no te has ido y mi cuerpo a ti te extraña" [You haven't left and my body misses you]). It is dramatic, slightly possessive, and extremely catchy.
Natalia Alexandra Gutiérrez Batista, known professionally as Natti Natasha, is a dynamic singer, songwriter, and composer from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Since launching her career in 2010, she has become a leading voice in Latin music, especially in the genres of reggaeton and bachata. Signed initially to Don Omar's Orfanato Music Group, Natti Natasha gained widespread acclaim with hits like "Criminal" featuring Ozuna and "Sin Pijama" with Becky G.
Her debut album, Iluminatti (2019), showcased her powerful vocal ability and artistic versatility, including collaborations with stars such as Anitta and Kany Garcia. Known for her vibrant stage presence and empowering lyrics, she continues to break boundaries in Latin music, inspiring fans worldwide through her music and story. Visit her official website at nattinatasha.com to explore more of her journey and sounds.