Compás literally translates to "compass" (the drawing tool) or "measure" (in music). In this song, it refers to the musical "beat" or "rhythm" that guides the music.
Paulina Rubio sings, "Mi corazón, y sus latidos, Siguen el ritmo que les marca tu compás" (My heart, and its beats, Follow the rhythm that your beat marks for them). It's an interesting word because while it can mean a compass, in a musical context, it beautifully describes the guiding rhythm of a song, and here, the rhythm of a loved one's presence.
Paulina Rubio recorded 'Vive el Verano' for her 2000 album Paulina, timed to the turn of the millennium: the opening lines promise 'Con el 2000 que está llegando' [With the 2000 that's coming] and 'Este verano lo recordarás asĂ' [This summer you'll remember it like this]. From there it's a straight instruction to dance — 'Mi corazĂłn, y sus latidos, siguen el ritmo que les marca tu compás' [My heart, and its beats, follow the rhythm your beat sets], moving through 'salsa hip-hop, mĂşsica disco' [salsa hip-hop, disco music] because, as she sings, 'Nos da lo mismo, lo importante es no parar' [It doesn't matter to us, the important thing is not to stop]. The chorus repeats one line on loop: 'Baila, baila mi vida, dame calor' [Dance, dance my life, give me heat].
Paulina Rubio, known as "The Golden Girl," is a celebrated Mexican singer, songwriter, and television personality born on June 17, 1971, in Mexico City. She first gained fame as a member of the iconic pop group Timbiriche from 1982 to 1991 before launching a successful solo career.
With over 15 million records sold, Rubio is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time. Her music spans genres such as Latin pop, dance, electronic, and rock. Albums like La Chica Dorada and Paulina cemented her status as a Latin pop icon with chart-topping hits and critical acclaim. Beyond music, she has also made a mark as a model, actress, and coach on major talent shows across Mexico, Spain, and the United States.