Indirectas Lyrics in English by Wisin, Manuel Turizo
Coronel translates to "colonel", a high-ranking military officer. It's an unexpected and intriguing word to find in a reggaeton song about a breakup.
In this song, the artist uses "coronel" metaphorically to assert his dominance and possessiveness over his ex-lover's body, despite her moving on. He sings, "Pero de ese cuerpo tuyo yo soy el coronel" (But of that body of yours, I am the colonel), implying he still has control or a strong claim, even if she's with someone else. This unique and bold comparison makes the word stand out.
Have you ever tried to get an ex's attention with some seriously obvious hints? That's exactly what Wisin and Manuel Turizo are doing in "Indirectas"! This song is all about a guy who's clearly not over his past relationship. He's sending out all sorts of "indirectas" [indirect messages] on social media, hoping to make his ex jealous or just get a reaction.
He's even trying to make her jealous by being with other people, singing, "Si ando con otra, es para ver si celos te dan" [If I'm with another, it's to see if you get jealous]. He's drinking way too much, and the club just isn't the same without her. He just wants to know, "¿Cómo le hiciste pa' olvidar algo tan rico?" [How did you manage to forget something so good?] because he wants to move on too, but he just can't! It's a fun, relatable look at trying (and failing) to get over someone, all wrapped up in a catchy reggaeton beat.
