Una Velita Lyrics in English by Bad Bunny

Borinquen is the original name for the island of Puerto Rico, given by its native inhabitants, the Taíno people. It's a word filled with history and cultural pride, and you'll often hear Puerto Ricans refer to themselves as Boricuas.

In "Una Velita," a song about an impending hurricane, Bad Bunny makes a powerful plea: "Que Dios proteja a Borinquen" (May God protect Borinquen). Using this ancestral name instead of "Puerto Rico" is a profound expression of national identity and a tribute to the island's indigenous roots.

Bad Bunny uses the image of an approaching storm to talk about something much bigger. The song starts with this feeling of dread, like something bad is coming again. He describes the sky getting dark and the sea getting angry, singing, "Por ahí viene tormenta / ¿Quién nos va a salvar?" (Here comes a storm / Who is going to save us?). It's a direct reference to the hurricanes that hit his home, Puerto Rico, and the feeling that people are on their own.

He gets really specific and political, calling out the government for its failures after past disasters. He says not to send aid through them because "esos cabrones lo van a esconder" (those bastards will hide it). He even brings up the thousands of people who died, saying "eso nunca se nos va a olvidar" (we will never forget that). But in the middle of all this anger and fear, the song finds a moment of tenderness. He asks someone to face the storm with him so they don't have to be alone, and asks them to "Prende una velita / Pa' ver tu carita" (Light a little candle / To see your little face). It’s this beautiful, human moment that shows community and love are the real shelter. The song ends with hope, repeating that the sun will come out.