El Amante Lyrics in English Nicky Jam
Porquería literally translates to "filth" or "junk", derived from puerco (pig). It's a powerful, colloquial word used here as a very strong insult.
In the song, Nicky Jam sings, "Dile al noviecito tuyo... que él es una porquería" (Tell that little boyfriend of yours... that he's a piece of trash). This blunt and emotional insult reveals his raw contempt for his rival, adding a dramatic edge that makes you want to hear the whole story.
El Amante is a bold reggaeton confession in which Nicky Jam steps out of the shadows and claims center stage in a tangled love triangle. He is done being the “other guy,” and with swagger-filled lines he tells the woman he adores that her current boyfriend doesn’t appreciate her. Nicky highlights every flaw in the rival’s game: indifference, coldness, lack of passion, all while reminding her that he sees her beauty even without makeup and knows exactly how to warm her up.
The song unfolds like a heated face-off: on one side, a neglectful boyfriend, and on the other, a confident lover who promises genuine affection, excitement, and zero judgment. By the chorus, Nicky is urging the woman to acknowledge their mutual chemistry and make a choice that will end her unhappiness. It’s a catchy, dance-floor anthem packed with Puerto Rican bravado and heartfelt urgency, turning a story of forbidden love into an irresistible invitation to follow true desire.
