Prende en candela literally translates to "catches on fire". It's a fiery and energetic slang expression you'll often hear in Caribbean Spanish and reggaeton music.
In this song, Ozuna uses it to describe how the woman comes alive on the dance floor. When the champagne and good music hit, she "gets lit" or becomes the life of the party, full of unstoppable energy. It's the perfect phrase to capture the feeling of letting loose and having an amazing night out.
Puerto Rican superstar Ozuna brings the ultimate post-breakup energy in "Se Preparó". Instead of staying home to cry over an unfaithful ex, the protagonist decides the best revenge is living her best life. The chorus lays it all out right away: "Se preparó, se puso linda, a su amiga llamaba / Salió de rumba, nada le importó" ("She got ready, made herself pretty, called her friend / Went out to party, didn't care about anything"). Her boyfriend cheated on her "como si nada" ("like it was nothing"), so she traded tears for a wild night out.
Ozuna watches her take total control of her freedom. He sings that "Hoy ella hace lo que quiera / Se monta en su nave, a quemar la carretera" ("Today she does whatever she wants / She gets in her ride, to burn up the highway"). In Puerto Rican slang, calling a car a "nave" (literally a "ship" or "spaceship") means it is a slick, fast ride. Once she hits the club with her crew, she leaves the past behind with good music and champagne, proving her ex was a "bobo" ("fool") for throwing away what he had.
Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado, known professionally as Ozuna, is a celebrated Puerto Rican singer and rapper born on March 13, 1992, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Growing up influenced by reggaeton, salsa, and bachata, Ozuna began his musical journey at the age of 12 and debuted with the song "Imaginando" in 2012.
With a unique blend of reggaeton and Latin trap, enriched by elements of pop, rock, and R&B, Ozuna quickly rose to prominence. He has released multiple chart-topping albums such as Odisea, Aura, and Nibiru, and his collaborations include global hits like "Taki Taki" with DJ Snake, Cardi B, and Selena Gomez. Ozuna holds several records, including being the artist with the most billion-view videos on YouTube, and has garnered numerous awards, including Latin Grammys and Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Beyond music, Ozuna has expanded into acting, featuring in films like Que León and F9 from the Fast & Furious franchise. Known for his catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Ozuna remains a leading figure in Latin music worldwide.