Hop in for a midnight ride through heartbreak! In “La Carretera,” New York–born, Dominican–rooted Prince Royce turns a lonely highway into an emotional soundtrack of bachata. As raindrops drum on the windshield and the radio plays that special song, the singer races beneath moonlit skies, replaying everything he never said to a lost love. Every flashing headlight feels like a star over a sky filled with pain, and every mile reminds him of the unanswered question: ¿Dónde estarás? (Where could you be?).
The road itself becomes a living metaphor for longing. Royce accelerates toward memories, leaving desperate voice messages and swearing no one else can replace him, all while the distance stretches endlessly ahead. His plea is simple yet powerful: he hopes that somewhere, tucked away in her heart, there still lives “un poquito de amor.” By the song’s end, the sunrise is near, but his journey isn’t about reaching a destination—it’s about chasing a love that feels just out of reach, making every listener feel the ache of love lost but not forgotten.
Prince Royce, born Geoffrey Royce Rojas on May 11, 1989, in The Bronx, New York City, is an American singer and songwriter of Dominican descent. From a young age, Royce showed a passion for music, experimenting with songwriting and poetry before launching his professional career in 2008.
He is best known for his fresh blend of bachata, Latin pop, and R&B, which propelled his 2010 self-titled debut album to the top of the US Billboard Latin Albums and Tropical Albums charts. Hits like "Stand by Me" and "CorazĂłn Sin Cara" earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards, making him one of the leading figures in modern Latin music. Royce has since released several successful albums, including "Phase II," "Soy el Mismo," and "Five," collaborating with stars such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull.
Prince Royce continues to innovate by mixing traditional bachata with contemporary sounds, inspiring a new generation of Latin music fans worldwide.