Cohete literally means "rocket" or "firework". It's a fun, high-energy word that perfectly captures the song's exciting, otherworldly theme.
In the lyrics, Shakira sings, "Te haré salir volando como un cohete" (I'll make you go flying like a rocket). She uses this powerful image to describe a love so intense and exhilarating it feels like being launched into another galaxy, making it a perfect metaphor for the song's passionate and escapist vibe.
Cohete propels Shakira and Rauw Alejandro into outer-space romance, using cosmic imagery to describe a love so intense it practically leaves the Earth behind. The moon invites secret kisses, stars become a maze, and every meeting feels like the planets are lining up just for them. Their chemistry is explosive – Shakira promises to blast Rauw off “como un cohete” (like a rocket) while he sends her to “otro planeta” (another planet). All those astral metaphors paint a picture of passion that is both playful and unstoppable.
Beyond the space talk, the song is really about two lovers who want to keep their fiery connection private even though it is hot enough to “go viral.” They ditch any need for fancy destinations (no moon, no Mars) because the real adventure is each other. With a flirty pop-reggaeton beat and lines comparing their bodies to beach and sand, Cohete turns physical attraction into a thrilling voyage where escape is permanent and pleasure is the only navigation system.