Candela Lyrics in English by Alvaro Soler, Nico Santos
Candela literally means "candle flame", but it's often used as slang for intense fire, heat, and passion. It's a word that perfectly captures the vibrant energy of Latin music and dance.
In the song, Alvaro Soler sings "ella prendió candela" (she lit the fire), describing the electrifying passion she brought into his life. It's a powerful, fiery word that embodies the spirit of the entire song.
This song is a high-energy story about a life-changing encounter. Alvaro Soler starts by describing a place where life is lived "entre colores" [among colors], and he sees a woman who is "llena de luz y de canciones" [full of light and songs]. She's the one who makes the first move, telling him, "Cógeme bien de la mano / Porque yo / No te la voy a soltar" [Take my hand tight / because I / am not going to let it go]. This one moment completely changes his world.
She teaches him how to dance with passion, "como candela" [like a flame], and he says she was the first person to teach him how to truly live. The English verse from Nico Santos adds to this feeling of instant, deep connection. He sings that there are "no smoke, no mirrors" and that he's already thinking about "wedding rings"! The song is all about the explosive, immediate feeling of meeting someone who sets your world on fire, or as the song puts it, someone who "prendió candela" [lit the flame].
