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Necio literally means “stubborn” or “fool”, and that word captures the heart-tugging drama of this collaboration between bachata king Romeo Santos (Dominican-American) and guitar legend Carlos Santana. Over sensual rhythms and Santana’s fiery riffs, the singer confesses that a “little devil” on his shoulder pushes him to chase a woman who already belongs to someone else. He knows the romance is irrational, even self-destructive, yet he cannot resist the fruta prohibida (forbidden fruit) that keeps him wide awake at night. The lyrics paint him as a lovesick dreamer sending midnight calls and secret flowers while arguing with “reflections that aren’t there,” fully aware that his desire might drown him.
The song is a passionate tug-of-war between logic and obsession. Romeo’s smooth Spanish vocals plead, “Sencillamente usted… me pone necio” - “Simply you, my love, make me stubborn” - admitting that her mere presence ignites an unstoppable craving. Santana’s electric solos answer those pleas like sparks of uncontrollable emotion, highlighting the clash between disciplined reality and impulsive fantasy. In short, “Necio” is the soundtrack of a hopeless romantic who would rather risk sinking in forbidden love than live without tasting it.
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.