La Bilirrubina is a joyful, tongue-in-cheek confession of lovesickness. The singer rushes to the hospital with fever, yellow skin and a skyrocketing bilirubin count, but every X-ray and injection is useless because the real problem is mal de amores — being hopelessly in love. With lively Caribbean rhythms, he tells the nurse that only his sweetheart’s kisses can work better than any serum, vitamin or aspirin.
Through playful medical metaphors, the lyrics turn a classic love predicament into a fun bedside comedy. The rising bilirubin represents the excitement and anxiety of unreturned glances, while the call for a “catéter” filled with affection shows how love can feel like both a disease and its own cure. It is an upbeat reminder that sometimes chemistry in the heart overrules actual chemistry in the lab, and the only prescription is to dance, sing and surrender to romance.
Juanes, born Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez on August 9, 1972, in Medellín, Colombia, is a celebrated Colombian musician and singer known for blending rock with Latin pop and traditional Colombian rhythms. Beginning his career in 1988 with the rock band Ekhymosis, Juanes launched a highly successful solo career in 2000 with his debut album Fíjate Bien, which earned him three Latin Grammy Awards.
Over the years, Juanes has sold over 15 million records worldwide and won 26 Latin Grammy Awards along with three Grammy Awards, establishing him as one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His international hit "La Camisa Negra" from the album Mi Sangre is widely recognized. Beyond music, Juanes is also noted for his humanitarian efforts, especially aiding Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines through his foundation, Fundación Mi Sangre.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Juanes continues to create impactful music that resonates with audiences around the world while promoting peace and social change.