Aguardiente is a clever compound word combining "agua" (water) and "ardiente" (burning), which literally translates to "burning water" or firewater. It is a traditional anise-flavored drink that holds deep cultural significance in J Balvin's home country of Colombia.
In the lyrics, the artist humorously blames his morning memory loss on mixing too much rum with this famous local spirit. Exploring this word provides a fantastic vocabulary building block while giving you a genuine taste of Colombian culture!
Ever had a night so wild you woke up the next morning with zero memory of what happened? That's exactly the situation in J Balvin and Farruko's huge hit, "6 AM". The song kicks off with the sun coming up and our singer realizing he's not alone: "Y amanezco al lado tuyo, bebé / Y aun no recuerdo / Lo que sucedió ayer" (And I wake up next to you, baby / And I still don't remember / What happened yesterday). He has no idea who the woman next to him is, or even what her name is.
This isn't a sad song, though. It's a hilarious look at the consequences of a massive party, or as they call it, a "clase de rumba" (what a party). The details get more absurd as the song goes on, with Farruko wondering why his car is parked in the bedroom and admitting he mixed drinks with "una pastillitas de color" (some little colored pills). The chorus sums up the whole confused vibe perfectly: "Ya son las seis de la mañana / Y todavía no recuerdo nada" (And it's already six in the morning / And I still don't remember anything). It's a classic 'morning after' story told over a reggaeton beat you can't help but dance to.