“El Ratico” literally means “the little while,” and that’s exactly what Juanes and Kali Uchis sing about: a short-lived romance that burned bright, tasted sweet, and then fizzled out. Over a pulsing MOSKA remix, the pair openly admit they both messed up—“Yo me equivoqué contigo… pero tú también conmigo”—yet they still remember the good times with a smile. The song bounces between Spanish and English, making the back-and-forth feel like a playful conversation where each singer owns their flaws, celebrates the chemistry, and finally accepts that the magic was never built to last.
Underneath the club-ready beat, the lyrics capture the bittersweet moment when you hand back the ring, stop trying to fix what can’t be fixed, and simply say “se acabó el ratico.” It’s a relatable snapshot of modern love: passionate, imperfect, and sometimes gone before you know it. Press play, dance it out, and practice telling your own “ex” story in two languages at once!