Loquera comes from the word loco (crazy) and means 'a fit of madness' or 'a wild spree'. It's a highly expressive word that perfectly titles this high-energy song about letting loose.
When Rauw Alejandro sings that he wants to coger una loquera, he's talking about escaping the everyday to go on a crazy, uninhibited party adventure for the night. The word perfectly captures the entire rebellious and fun-loving vibe of the track.
If you are looking for a track about polite heartbreak, this is not it. Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro teams up with Lyanno and Brray on "LOKERA" to make one thing crystal clear: the ex is in the past, the bank account is getting drained tonight, and nobody is sleeping in their own bed. Right from the hook—"Estoy puesto para coger una nota cabrona / Explotar la cuenta y perrearme una culona" ("I'm ready to get a crazy buzz / Blow my bank account and grind on a girl with a big butt")—the track goes all-in on reckless nightlife. In Puerto Rico, "coger una loquera" means going wild or acting crazy, and the trio treat the club floor like an endurance test with repeated calls to "guayar" (to grind or rub up close while dancing).
The verses pack in heavy street slang, bragging, and rapid-fire pop culture nods. The artists boast about living fast, drinking Don Julio "1942 sin dividendo" ("1942 without splitting the bill"), and moving secretly like drug lord "El Chapo". There is a hilarious shoutout to Chile's famous music festival when one line boasts that if a girl were the "Viña del Mar" festival, he already won all the "gaviotas" (the seagull-shaped trophies handed out to top performers). They also drop references to Megan Thee Stallion's dance style ("que lo mueva como Megan") and Dominican merengue star Omega ("no me matan como Omega"). It is dirty, boastful, and built entirely around high-energy club chaos.
Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a dynamic Puerto Rican singer and songwriter born on January 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With roots in a musically inclined family, his sound blends reggaeton, Latin R&B, urbano, and Latin trap, setting him apart in the Latin music scene. Rising to fame with hits like "Toda" and "Fantasías," Rauw has earned multiple awards including two Latin Grammys and Billboard Latin Music Awards.
His versatile artistry shines through albums like Afrodisíaco and Vice Versa, and he continues to innovate with his latest 2024 release, Cosa Nuestra, which features collaborations with major artists and fuses salsa, reggaeton, and more. Recognized as one of Latin music’s greatest showmen, Rauw Alejandro’s electrifying performances captivate audiences worldwide, making him a true standout in contemporary Latin music.