Emborracho means "I get drunk" or "I get intoxicated." It's an interesting word because it describes a state of altered perception, often associated with alcohol.
However, in this song, Rozalén uses it metaphorically. She sings, "Siempre me emborracho antes de verte, sin tomar una gota de alcohol" (I always get drunk before seeing you, without drinking a drop of alcohol). This creative use of the word highlights the intense, almost intoxicating excitement and nervousness she feels before meeting someone, even without actual alcohol.
“Antes De Verte” is the musical equivalent of those butterflies that flutter in your stomach right before you confess a secret crush. Rozalén and Kevin Johansen paint the scene of a night charged with anticipation: the narrator is so nervous that it feels like being tipsy, even though not a single drop of alcohol has touched their lips. Every time they rehearse the perfect words, their voice vanishes the moment they lock eyes with the person they love. The song turns this tension into a playful, almost cinematic countdown—Say it before sunrise, or the chance might slip away!
Underneath the fun groove, the lyrics explore the push-and-pull between fear and desire. There is the urgent need to clear up “la confusión,” the hope that honest words can break the silence, and the realization that some opportunities never circle back. It is a relatable snapshot of modern love: part courage, part vulnerability, and entirely driven by the electrifying promise of what could be if we finally speak up.