Vallenato refers to a popular genre of Colombian folk music, known for its accordion melodies and romantic lyrics. It's a culturally rich word that might be unfamiliar to many English speakers.
In the song, the artist sings about
Have you ever met someone at just the right time? Alejandro Santamaria and Kurt's "Encima De Mil" is all about that feeling! The song kicks off with our singer spotting a girl at a bar. He notices she's sad because she's "estaba mal con el novio" [was bad with her boyfriend]. He sees this as a perfect opportunity, telling us, "Fue lo mejor para mí / Y los motivos son obvios" [It was the best for me / And the reasons are obvious]. He tries to cheer her up with jokes, and her smile makes him want to stay.
From that moment on, it's a whirlwind romance! They spend countless hours together, watching Netflix, and just enjoying each other's company. He feels like he's "Flotando desde el día en que la vi" [Floating since the day I saw her]. Their love is constant, with his days filled with her kisses "De la cabeza a los pies, del sábado hasta el viernes / Todos los días del mes" [From head to toe, from Saturday to Friday / Every day of the month]. He's so happy, he's always "encima de mil" [above a thousand], meaning he's feeling more than great. It's a sweet, fun song about finding love when you least expect it and being completely swept off your feet!