TURBINA Lyrics in English by Farruko, Austin Millz

Turbina' is a colloquial shortening of "turbinas," meaning "turbines." It's an interesting word because it's not commonly found in song lyrics and directly relates to the song's theme of taking off and reaching new heights.

In the context of the song, Farruko uses "turbina'" metaphorically to represent the powerful force or energy he's unleashing to "despegar" (take off) in his career and life. It evokes a sense of propulsion, speed, and breaking barriers, making it a dynamic and memorable choice.

The whole song sits on a runway with the engines already spinning. Farruko opens above the weather — "Camino por las nubes, no paro de soñar" (I walk through the clouds, I don't stop dreaming) — and then gives the reason the altitude doesn't scare him: "To' lo que baja, sube, pero aprendí a flotar" (whatever comes down goes back up, but I learned to float). The hook repeats until it works like a countdown: "Ya prendí las turbina', ahora es que voy a despegar" (I've already fired up the turbines, now I'm taking off).

Halfway through he puts you in the seat beside him. "Abróchate el cinturón" (fasten your seatbelt) arrives with a warning about the noise — "Le rompí la barrera de sonido" (I broke the sound barrier), "Se les taparon los oído'" (their ears sealed shut) — and about who has to sit through it: "Pero por primera vez serán testigo'" (but for the first time they'll be witnesses). The Spanish is clipped the way it is spoken in Puerto Rico, so listen for the dropped endings: turbina' for turbinas, pa' for para, oído' for oídos, testigo' for testigos.