Sola Lyrics in English by Becky G
Candela literally means "candle flame". However, in many Latin American countries, it's popular slang for intense "fire" or "heat", and by extension, a difficult or fiery situation.
In the song's hook, Becky G taunts her ex by singing, "Ahora aguanta candela", which is a powerful way of saying "Now you can take the heat" or "Now deal with the consequences". It's a fiery, memorable word that captures the song's theme of empowerment and taking back control.
This song is a powerful anthem for anyone who's had enough of being taken for granted. Becky G starts by painting a familiar scene: it's six in the morning, and she's waiting for a call that never comes. She's completely over it, telling her partner, "dile a tus amigos que se queden contigo" [tell your friends to stay with you]. She decides she's better off alone, declaring, "Mejor me quedo sola / Y me voy para la calle" [I'm better off alone / And I'm going out to the street]. This isn't a sad breakup song; it's a celebration of freedom and self-worth.
She's not just leaving; she's taking back her life with style. She plans to "vivir mi vida loca / Sin nadie que me falle" [live my crazy life / Without anyone to fail me]. The lyrics get even more direct when she says she's revoking his control over her life: "Te quite la licencia ya no manejas mi destino" [I took away your license, you don't drive my destiny anymore]. She ends the relationship with an amazing sports reference, saying, "De tu juego me retiro como Kobe" [From your game, I retire like Kobe]. It's a final, decisive move that shows she's done playing games and is ready to live for herself.
