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She came back from studying at Columbia to the island with nothing to do

The year dragged on for her, studies and fulfilling her duty

On a call her friend tells her that this summer is for drinking

She only wants to go out and depend on nobody

Until she met me, she wasn't expecting it

I saw her walking into the club, she returned the look

Nervous little smile, she got mad between kisses

An 'I love you' slipped out of the one who didn't want anything

Until she met me, she wasn't expecting it

I saw her walking into the club, she returned the look

Nervous little smile, she got mad between kisses

An 'I love you' slipped out of the one who didn't want anything

Babe, we both know that it's summer and that maybe

When August ends we won't see each other again

But I want to have something for when you're not around

So let's pile up memories every time I bite your lip

You push me and pin me to the wall

Staring at each other like on one last time

I know she studies in the USA and she uses me at her mercy

Babe, I know that you have

A lot of fear of commitment and I do too

You want to forget me, mmm, hate me

If that helps you, but, babe, doubt hits me

Because I know that only you

Laugh while we f*ck in the room in low light

We down the last drink and, come on, take care, cheers

And even so being sentimental has never been her attitude

Until she met me, she wasn't expecting it

I saw her walking into the club, she returned the look

Nervous little smile, she got mad between kisses

An 'I love you' slipped out of the one who didn't want anything

I'm reliving everything we did this summer

The beach hand in hand, the kisses without 'I love you'

Doing it till late so we wake up early

You sang my tracks while I played the piano

The island got small every time we looked at each other

Listening to reggaeton at 180 on any stretch

She's leaving, but I hope that nothing ends up in vain

I'd never had something so healthy

Until she met me, she wasn't expecting it

I saw her walking into the club, she returned the look

Nervous little smile, she got mad between kisses

An 'I love you' slipped out of the one who didn't want anything

She came back from studying at Columbia to the island with nothing to do

Good night, yeah

The year dragged on for her, studies and fulfilling her duty

Good night, good night

On a call her friend tells her that this summer is for drinking

She only wants to go out and depend on nobody

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SONG MEANING

Columbia paints the story of a young woman who returns to her island after a demanding year at Columbia University, craving nothing but sun-soaked freedom and nightlife thrills. Her only plan is to toast the summer with friends and dodge anything that smells like commitment—until an unexpected spark flares on the dance floor. Quevedo slips into the role of the stranger who catches her eye, turning her “no-strings” agenda upside down with flirty glances, nervous smiles, and kisses that accidentally slip out an I love you.

The song captures that bittersweet magic of a vacation fling: late-night reggaetón drives, sunrise beach walks, and whispered promises that probably expire in August. Both lovers know the clock is ticking, yet they keep making memories to replay when distance and real life kick back in. Beneath the carefree beat lies a tug-of-war between independence and vulnerability—a reminder that even the most guarded hearts can trip over love when the rhythm is right.

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