“Otra Vez” sweeps us onto the bachata dance-floor where Prince Royce, the New-York-born singer with Dominican roots, confesses that love keeps pulling him back even when it hurts. Each verse paints the image of a wounded heart that has already felt “una daga clavada” (a dagger driven in) yet still dares to hope. He calls himself a masoquista and admits he is “loco” and “frustrado,” but the irresistible rhythm of romance makes him fall all over again. In true bachata fashion, the bittersweet lyrics glide over a lively beat, showing how passion and pain often dance together.
The chorus becomes a cycle: “Otra vez moriré… volveré a caer… otra vez lloraré,” meaning he will die a little, fall once more, and cry again—still he surrenders to the power of a woman’s love. The song celebrates the universal tug-of-war between self-protection and the thrill of giving your heart away. “Otra Vez” reminds us that, despite the scars, many of us willingly step back into love’s embrace, hopeful that this time the story ends differently.
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.