Capitán Tapón Lyrics in English Alejandro Sanz

“Capitán Tapón” is Alejandro Sanz’s affectionate ode to the tiny tyrant who has taken over his home: his young son. In a swirl of cartoons, sofa forts, and sponge-themed TV shows, Sanz paints the picture of a dad who has happily surrendered the remote control and the center stage. The Capitán may be small, yet he rules with irresistible charm, turning every correction into a hug and every challenge into laughter. Sanz’s lyrics capture the daily comedy of parenthood, where losing a soccer match to bedtime cartoons feels like triumph because it means more moments with his little commander.

Beneath the playful scenes lies a deep, protective love. The singer calls himself “your sponge under the water,” ready to soak up every joy and absorb every hurt—if the child gets a cut, Dad is the one who bleeds. Even as he jokes about reports and advice from outsiders, Sanz knows the truth that matters: pure love in a tiny package. The song celebrates the wonder of watching a child grow, the bittersweet fear of time rushing on, and the unbreakable bond between father and son. “Capitán Tapón” is a tender reminder that the smallest people often make the biggest kings.