Gasolina Lyrics in English by Daddy Yankee
Gasolina literally means "gasoline," but in this iconic song, it's not about fuel for a car. It's a metaphor for the energy, adrenaline, and excitement that drives someone to dance and party all night.
When Daddy Yankee chants "A ella le gusta la gasolina" (She likes the gasoline), he's referring to a woman who loves the high-energy thrill of the nightlife and the Reggaetón music that fuels her. This powerful double-meaning helped make the song a global phenomenon and is key to understanding the track's rebellious, party-loving spirit.
Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina" is a massive global hit, and it's all about a woman who absolutely loves to party. The whole song is an ode to a girl, or "gata" as he calls her, who lives for the weekend. She's the type who "no para de janguear" [doesn't stop hanging out] and is always ready for a good time. The chorus, "A ella le gusta la gasolina" [She likes gasoline], is a famous double-entendre. On one level, it's about her love for being driven around in fast cars, motorcycles, and limousines. But it's also a metaphor for anything that fuels her energy and fun: the music, the dancing, the adrenaline.
The song is a celebration of this woman's unstoppable energy. Daddy Yankee describes her as someone who "prende la turbina" [starts her turbine] and never misses a party. He's clearly impressed by her, saying she looks so good "que hasta la sombra le combina" [that even her shadow matches her]. Ultimately, the track is an anthem for all women who refuse to be boring, or as he puts it, "pa' las mujeres que no apagan sus motores" [for the women who don't turn off their engines].
