Almas means "souls". It's a beautiful, poetic word that evokes a deep spiritual connection.
In this song about long-distance love, Sebastián Yatra sings, "Mil kilómetros se restan cuando dos almas se suman" (A thousand kilometers are subtracted when two souls are added together). He uses this word to express that physical distance means nothing when two people share a bond so profound it feels like their very souls are united.
Ever been so completely infatuated that your entire calendar revolves around one person? That is the exact energy Colombian artist Sebastián Yatra and Mexican band Reik bring to "Un Año". The track tracks a romance straight through the seasons: meeting in spring ("Yo te conocí en primavera" [I met you in spring]), falling in love during a seemingly endless summer, and then suffering through a painful goodbye in September ("Y esa despedida en septiembre"). By October and November, the distance really stings, but the singer is already counting down to December just to see them again.
What makes the lyrics fun is how openly obsessed the narrator is. He is not playing it cool at all. He admits to telling his friends he doesn't need anyone else, and notes that even his extended family knows her name: "Ya mis primos saben tu apellido / Que por ti yo estoy perdido" (Now my cousins know your last name / Because of you, I'm totally lost). In Spanish, saying you are "perdido por alguien" literally means you are lost over someone, which is the everyday way to say you have fallen head over heels. Even when faced with thousands of miles and the possibility of waiting an entire year or more ("Puede que pase un año más de una vez"), the core message stays simple and stubborn: "el amor es más fuerte" (love is stronger).
Sebastián Yatra, born Sebastián Obando Giraldo in Medellín, Colombia on October 15, 1994, is a vibrant singer, songwriter, and stage actor celebrated for his blend of romantic Latin pop and energetic reggaeton. Raised primarily in Miami, Yatra began singing young and gained fame in 2016 with his hit "Traicionera," a track that launched his international career.
His music is known for its heartfelt lyrics that artfully mix traditional balladry with modern urban beats. Yatra has released three studio albums, including the Grammy-nominated Fantasía, and has collaborated with notable artists such as Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, and the Jonas Brothers. In 2024, he expanded his artistic reach by making his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago as Billy Flynn.