Ánimas is a poetic word for "souls," often used to refer to the spirits of the departed. While alma is the more common word for soul, ánimas carries a more mystical and traditional connotation.
The song's title, "Chorrito Pa Las Ánimas," translates to "A Little Splash for the Souls." This refers to a widespread tradition in Latin America where people pour a small amount of their drink on the ground as an offering or a toast to ancestors and spirits before they start drinking. It's a beautiful word that opens a door to both language and culture.
This song is the ultimate anthem for getting over a breakup and having a great night out with your friends. Feid describes a woman who has decided she's done being sad. As he puts it, "Solo le caen hombres, ya no le caen lágrimas" (Only men are falling for her now, not tears). She didn't even want to go out, but she's ready to move on, or "ya pasó la página" (she's already turned the page).
The whole vibe is about celebrating freedom and feeling yourself. The cure for a broken heart? According to her, it's "Party y botellas, candela pura" (Party and bottles, pure fire). She and her friends are in charge of the night. She's confident but not loud about it; she's "calladita no es de frontear" (quiet, not one to show off). Anyone who wants her attention will have to work for it, because as the song says, "El que quiera ese culo tuyo hoy va a tener que josear" (Whoever wants that ass of yours today is going to have to hustle).