“Carmín” is a love story painted with the brightest colors of the imagination. Romeo Santos and Juan Luis Guerra compare romance to the masterpieces of Da Vinci and Van Gogh, turning every heartbeat into a stroke of vibrant carmine red. The singer’s beloved is more than a partner; she is his musa, the source of breathtaking inspiration that makes him dream of rainbows, gardens, and circuses made of flowers. By picturing himself crossing the ocean on a dolphin or sailing through sleepless nights, he shows that his devotion knows no limits.
At its core, the song celebrates how true love turns ordinary life into living art. Each lyric frames affection as a work-in-progress canvas where colors splash, blushes bloom, and emotions overflow. The fragrance of passion stains his cheek like lipstick, and music itself becomes the air they breathe. “Carmín” invites listeners to feel how love can dazzle, uplift, and spark endless creativity—much like the song’s own blend of bachata and poetic imagery.
Anthony "Romeo" Santos, born on July 21, 1981, in New York City, is an iconic American singer and songwriter of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Bachata," Romeo rose to fame as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the groundbreaking bachata group Aventura, which helped bring this traditional genre to international audiences by blending it with hip hop and R&B.
Since launching his solo career in 2011, Romeo Santos has become one of the best-selling Latin artists ever, with over 24 million records sold worldwide. His music features heartfelt bachata rhythms infused with Latin pop, and he is celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Propuesta Indecente" and collaborations with artists such as Usher and Drake. With numerous sold-out shows at venues like Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, Santos continues to shape Latin music and captivate fans around the globe.