Atlántico Lyrics in English by ELENA ROSE, Alvaro Diaz
Tórtolos literally translates to "turtledoves," but in Spanish, it's commonly used as a charming and affectionate term for "lovebirds" or a couple deeply in love.
In the song, the lyrics say, "Tórtolos volando como si hicimos hongos," which paints a vivid and slightly whimsical picture of the couple flying around like lovebirds, perhaps implying a carefree and almost psychedelic feeling of being together. It's a sweet and evocative word that captures the romantic and playful essence of the song.
Elena Rose and Alvaro Diaz team up for "Atlántico," a song that's all about that thrilling, slightly scary feeling when you're falling for someone new. Elena sings about how her life was "hecha cuadritos como las Vans / Que cuando nos comimos tú me quitaste" [made into little squares like the Vans / That you took off when we hooked up], a playful way of saying things were a bit messy before this person came along. She even admits she was "practicando para besarte" [practicing to kiss you] with other people!
Both artists describe how good it feels to be together, so good that they wonder if they're dreaming. Alvaro compares the person to Banksy, saying he "casi no sé ni cómo te ves, como Banksy" [I almost don't even know what you look like, like Banksy] because they're so elusive. The main idea, though, is captured in the chorus: "Y como el Atlántico / No sabemos qué hay en el fondo / Pero igual nos metemos" [And like the Atlantic / We don't know what's at the bottom / But we go in anyway]. It's about taking that leap of faith into a new relationship, even when you don't know what the future holds.
