Indiferente means 'indifferent' or 'unconcerned'. It's a strong word that highlights a lack of empathy or care, which is a central theme in the song.
In "Torre De Babel," the artists use this word to criticize societal apathy towards suffering and injustice. They sing, "No des la espalda al llanto de la gente / Que lo que mata es ser indiferente" (Don't turn your back on people's tears / Because what kills is being indifferent), urging listeners to be aware and engaged rather than detached.
Torre De Babel takes the biblical story of the Tower of Babel — a world so divided it can no longer understand itself — and points it at today. Wisin & Yandel, joined by David Bisbal, sing about a society split between excess and hunger, where indifference has replaced conscience and the ground can give way at any moment.
The chorus warns to look closely: everything is upside down, and there might not be a second chance to see the world made right again. It is less a party anthem than a wake-up call, urging the listener to abuse the moment (make the most of what time is left), choose faith over despair, and resist becoming just another indifferent face in the crowd.
By the end, the song turns hopeful: defend your values, do good, and do not let your feelings die — a reminder that the ruins of Babel do not have to be the ending.
Wisin & Yandel are a trailblazing reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico who rose from the late 1990s scene to global prominence with kinetic anthems like Rakata, Sexy Movimiento, and Abusadora, powered by era-defining albums such as Pa’l Mundo and Los Extraterrestres.
They earned a GRAMMY for Best Latin Urban Album in 2009 for Los Extraterrestres and multiple Latin GRAMMY honors, and were recognized with BMI’s President’s Award for their impact. Their chart record includes numerous No. 1s on Billboard’s Latin listings.
In 2022, they released La Última Misión and mounted a farewell run, La Última Misión World Tour, cementing a legacy that continues to influence new generations of Latin artists.