Cocteles Lyrics in English by Kenia OS
Cantinero translates to "bartender" or "barman". While not extremely rare, it's a more specific and evocative term than a general word for someone serving drinks, and it sets the scene for the song's theme of moving on.
In the song, the singer tells the cantinero to bring her two drinks "Pa' brindar lo que fue lo de nosotros dos" (To toast to what we were). This word is key to understanding the song's narrative of heartbreak and finding solace in a night out, making it an interesting and contextually rich choice.
Get ready to shake off some bad vibes with Kenia OS's "Cocteles"! This song is all about moving on after a breakup and reclaiming your power. Our singer is done with the drama, declaring, "Lo que tú me hiciste ya no duele" [What you did to me no longer hurts]. Tonight, things are different: "Esta noche intercambiamos los papeles" [Tonight we switch roles].
She's not looking back, telling her ex, "No me llames, no me escribas no me celes" [Don't call me, don't write me, don't be jealous]. Instead of dwelling on lies, she's trading them for a good time: "Voy a cambiar tus mentiras por cocteles" [I'm going to change your lies for cocktails]. She even tells the bartender to bring two drinks, "Pa' brindar lo que fue lo de nosotros dos" [To toast to what we two used to be]. It's a fun, defiant anthem about choosing joy and freedom over a past relationship, even planning to get lost somewhere "Donde ni la NASA me va a encontrar" [Where not even NASA will find me]!
