Soñando Despierto follows Puerto Rican singer Jay Wheeler as he wanders through a vivid daydream, unable to shake the thought of a past love. The lyrics paint a picture of sleepless nights, jealous questions—“¿Dónde estarás?” “¿A quién besarás?”—and a heart that refuses to accept reality. Even without her beside him, he keeps her alive in his mind, picturing a future where “lo nuestro es cierto.” Everything around him feels temporary; what he shared with her was love, while everything since has been “puro sex.”
At its core, the song balances hopeless longing and stubborn hope. Jay clings to memories (like the hoodie she gave him) and vows to “make her happy or die trying,” investing every spare second in this fantasy relationship. The result is a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has ever loved so deeply that they keep dreaming with their eyes wide open, convinced that one more chance could turn imagination into reality.