La Promesa Lyrics in English Andrés Cepeda , Fonseca

“La Promesa” is a humorous ode to New Year’s resolutions, Latino style. Over a lively vallenato–pop beat, Andrés Cepeda and Fonseca list every goal we swear we will achieve when the calendar flips: quit smoking, hit the gym, save money, learn English, even buy that flashy red Lamborghini. At the same time, they poke fun at how easily those dreams slip away. The singers keep reassuring a long-suffering friend, compadre, téngame fe, promising that the debt will be paid and life will finally straighten out—if not this year, then surely the next.

Beneath the playful jokes lies a relatable message about optimism and perseverance. Time may fly, plans may fall apart, but the spirit of “otro mejor llegará” (a better year will come) keeps everyone dancing and dreaming. “La Promesa” reminds us that hope is renewable; we can always make fresh promises, sing them out loud, and try again with a smile.