Velero translates to "sailboat". It's a beautiful and evocative word that paints a vivid picture, and it's not one you encounter in every Spanish song.
In the context of the song, Rels B uses "velero" as a metaphor to describe someone who is easily swayed by external forces. He sings, "Si tú, como un velero, vas pa' donde el viento sopla" (If you, like a sailboat, go wherever the wind blows), implying that the person lacks conviction or direction, simply drifting with whatever comes their way. This makes it a particularly poignant and memorable word in the lyrics.
Como Un Velero (Interludio) finds Spanish artist Rels B standing on the deck of his own life, finally ready to sail solo. In a mix of mellow beats and reflective lyrics, he admits that losing this relationship barely stings anymore. What was once a romantic tattoo has faded into a mere scar, a memory rather than a promise. He is no longer writing poetic messages to grab her attention, and although today is not perfect, he is convinced tomorrow will top yesterday.
The song turns into a pep-talk about valuing time: life is short, money cannot buy a single minute back, and the years wasted on the wrong person are years he wants to reclaim. As he watches his ex drift away “like a sailboat, wherever the wind blows,” Rels B decides to drop his anchor in self-growth. The overall vibe is liberating, encouraging listeners to cut loose from anything that does not fuel their journey and to invest their precious hours in what truly matters.
Rels B is the stage name of Daniel Heredia Vidal, a Spanish singer and producer born in 1993 in Palma de Mallorca. He left home at 15 to work as a waiter and bricklayer, and concentrated on production before his official debut, the EP Change or Die, in 2014.
His mix of Latin R&B, dancehall, reggaeton and pop broke through with A Mí in 2019, still his most-streamed song. Since then he has released albums such as La Isla LP, Smile Bix :), AfroLOVA' 23 and A New Star (1993), with Spanish top ten hits including Mi Amor with Aitana and La Vida Sin Ti. He has also recorded with Alejandro Sanz, Kali Uchis and Duki.