Learn Spanish With Joey Montana with these 3 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Joey Montana
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning Spanish with Joey Montana's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning Spanish!
Below are 3 song recommendations by Joey Montana to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
ARTIST BIO

Edgardo Antonio Miranda Beiró, better known as Joey Montana, is a celebrated Panamanian reggaeton and Latin pop singer-songwriter born on May 3, 1981, in Boquete, Panama. Initially part of the group La Factoría, he ventured into a solo career, quickly establishing himself with hit albums like Sin Cadenas and Flow Con Clase.

Joey Montana skyrocketed to international fame with his 2015 breakout single "Picky", which earned diamond certification in Mexico and multi-platinum status in Spain. His collaborations, including the popular track "Suena El Dembow" with Sebastián Yatra, have cemented his reputation as one of Panama's top music exports, boasting numerous number-one hits in his home country. Beyond music, Montana has also served as a coach on La Voz Ecuador, winning over fans across Latin America.

CONTENTS SUMMARY
Suena El Dembow (The Dembow Is Playing)
¿Como sucedió? No sé
Si en mis planes no tenía enamorarme
Pero yo te vi tan sola
Y como yo vine solo
How it happened, I don't know
If I didn't have in my plans to fall in love
But I saw you so alone
And as I came alone

Suena El Dembow is a feel-good anthem about that electrifying moment when two strangers lock eyes on the dance floor and instantly realize they move to the same beat. Joey Montana, proudly waving the Panamanian flag, teams up with Colombian heart-throb Sebastián Yatra to tell a story of love that was never planned, but feels destined. The singer walks into the night with no intention of falling for anyone, yet the moment he spots someone dancing alone, the dembow rhythm pulls them together. He reads the signs - their mutual love for dancing, the way the music amplifies their chemistry - and knows she is “para mí, mí, mí.”

More than a simple party track, the song celebrates the power of shared passion. The dembow beat becomes a matchmaker, turning a casual night out into the start of a whirlwind romance. Every chorus reminds us that when the music is right and the vibes are high, the best connections can happen in a heartbeat. So, whether you are practicing English or perfecting your dance moves, let the irresistible groove guide you - just like it guided these two newly smitten dancers.

Picky
Another hot Joey
Hot hot
Another hot Joey
Girl you better get all out and stop being so picky
Another hot Joey
Hot hot
Another hot Joey
Girl you better go all out and stop being so picky

Imagine a packed Latin nightclub, the beat is irresistible and Joey Montana is ready to dance. He spots a girl who seems perfect yet every time he says "hola" she shoots back "goodbye." She says she has a boyfriend, scoffs at his moves, and literally dodges him: if he goes left, she slips to the right. Joey is stunned that someone at a party could be so picky about a simple dance, and his playful frustration fuels the chorus that repeats like a chant you cannot get out of your head.

Behind the lighthearted storyline, "Picky" is a fun reminder that holding back can make you miss out on life's good moments. Joey blends Spanish and English to show how attraction crosses languages, and the sunny reggaetón-pop beat invites everyone to loosen up, drop the excuses, and meet each other halfway on the dancefloor. By the end you will be singing along, rooting for Joey, and maybe vowing not to be so "demasiado picky" yourself.

Quien Sabe (Who Knows)
Es que si te veo
Mariposas tú vas a sentir
Viéndote en el espejo
Ese idioma del amor no sabes traducirlo
It's that if I see you
You are going to feel butterflies
Seeing yourself in the mirror
You don't know how to translate that language of love

Quien Sabe feels like a sun-drenched cruise through modern Latin romance. Joey Montana, alongside Zeta, speaks to a girl who keeps love at arm’s length, promising that if she gives him just a taste she will feel those butterfly-in-the-stomach vibes. He challenges the idea of loving without receiving anything back, playfully reminding her that real love is a two-way street while dropping cheeky references to cars, fashion and late-night adventures.

Beneath the flirty bravado lies a simple invitation: take a ride with me, let’s see what happens. The narrator flirts, jokes about a “wedding in my bed,” and shows confident swagger, yet he is ultimately saying, “Don’t settle for halfway love. Open up and we might discover something great.” The phrase “quien sabe” (“who knows”) captures the song’s spirit of possibility—because when you finally let your guard down, love could turn out “chingón” (super awesome).

We have more songs with translations on our website and mobile app. You can find the links to the website and our mobile app below. We hope you enjoy learning Spanish with music!