Como Antes Lyrics in English by Bad Bunny
Mahón is a classic example of Puerto Rican slang for "jeans". While you might learn jeans or vaqueros in a textbook, this word adds authentic local flavor.
In "Como Antes", Bad Bunny paints a picture of nostalgic moments, singing "Te estoy pisando el mahón" (I'm stepping on your jeans). This specific, regional word helps transport the listener to a very personal and authentic memory from his past in Puerto Rico, making it a perfect word for learners who want to understand the true culture behind the music.
Ever get hit by a wave of nostalgia for a past relationship? That's exactly where Bad Bunny is in "Como Antes". He starts by thinking back to the very beginning, remembering "la primera vez / Que te hice reír" (the first time / I made you laugh). He misses the good old days when he would do anything for his partner, even when she'd change the station in the car and say, "Nada de reggaetón, ponme otra canción" (No reggaeton, put on another song).
To try and get that old feeling back, he does some pretty funny and specific things. He says, "Borré el Netflix, fui a Blockbuster y una movie alquilé" (I deleted Netflix, I went to Blockbuster and rented a movie) and even tried hitting her up on Messenger and MySpace. He lists off a ton of things from the past, like playing with Tazos (those little collectible discs from chip bags), writing letters, and listening to old Shakira songs. But in the end, he has to face the truth: "El pasado no vira" (The past doesn't come back), and the song's main idea keeps returning: "Ya nada es como antes" (Nothing is like it was before).
