RITMO
Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin Lyrics

This is the rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm
The beat and groove of the music is the focus

This is the rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm
The beat and groove of the music is repeated and emphasized

This is the rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm of the night
The beat and groove of the music is particularly suitable for night time partying

Toda la noche rompemo' (of the night)
We party all night (partying is suited to the night)

Al otro día volvemo' (oh, yeah)
We come back the next day (partying is not permanent)

Tú sabes cómo lo hacemo', baby (This is the rhythm of the night)
You know how we do it, baby (the music creates a particular party vibe)

Baby, tonight's like fuego (of the night)
Tonight is hot like fire (partying is particularly energetic and lively)

We 'bout to spend the dinero (oh, yeah)
We are about to spend the money (partying can be an expensive activity)

We party to the extremo, baby (This is the rhythm of the night)
We party to the extreme, baby (the music encourages a high energy party atmosphere)

Ritmo
The Spanish word for 'rhythm'

No son ni Reebook ni son Nike (no)
They are not Reebook or Nike (referring to the artist's style and aesthetic)

Sin estilista, luzco fly (yes)
Without a stylist, I look fly (referring to the artist's own sense of style)

La Rosalía me dice que luzco guay (La Rosalía)
La Rosalía tells me I look cool (referring to the artist's relationship with another musician)

No te lo niego porque yo sé lo que hay (wuh)
I don't deny it because I know the truth (referring to the artist's confidence in their style and aesthetic)

Lo que se ve, no se pregunta (na')
What is seen, is not questioned (referring to the artist's confidence in their style and aesthetic)

Si los perdí, tengo claro que e' mi culpa (es mi culpa, culpa; ah)
If I lost them, it's clear that it's my fault (taking responsibility for any mistakes or failures)

Como Canelo en el ring nada me asusta
Like Canelo in the ring nothing scares me (referring to the artist's confidence and courage)

Vivo en mi Oasis y la paz no me la tumban (wuh)
I live in my oasis and nothing can take away my peace (referring to the artist's positive mentality)

Hakuna Matata como Timón y Pumba
No worries like Timon and Pumba (referring to the artist's carefree attitude)

Voy pa' leyenda así que dale zumba
I'm going for legendary status so let's dance (referring to the artist's ambitions and drive)

Los dejo ciego' con la vibra que me alumbra
I leave them blind with the vibe that illuminates me (referring to the artist's positive energy and influence)

Haters pa' la tumba, nosotros pa' la rumba (ra)
Haters to the grave, we're going to the party (referring to the artist's resilience against negativity and focus on having fun)

The rhythm, the rebel, styles upon styles upon styles, I got several
The music is rebellious and diverse, with multiple styles represented by the artist

Born to be wild 'cause I live like a daredevil
The artist lives life fearlessly and with a sense of adventure

Live it up, hit 'em up, that's the scenario (2Pac)
Celebrate and connect with others, that's the situation (referencing a famous line by 2Pac)

I get around like a merry go (rooftop)
I'm always on the move and dynamic (referencing a merry go round and the rooftop setting of the music video)

I am on top of the pedestal (flu shot)
I am at the top and in control (a reference to a flu shot being a sign of health and control)

I am so sick I need medical (who thought?)
I am so good and unique that I stand out (a play on words with 'sick' meaning both unwell and impressive)

I learned that shit down in Mexico (hahaha!)
I acquired my skills and knowledge through experience and travel (jokingly referencing Mexico)

New and improved, I be on a new level (oh yeah)
I am always innovating and improving, reaching new heights (referencing a catchphrase)

That's how we do it, we buildin' like LEGO (oh yeah)
That's our method, building and creating like LEGO (referencing the popular toy)

Feel on the fire, you dealin' with fuego
The music and energy are hot and intense (referring to 'fuego', meaning fire in Spanish)

Can't stop, I am addicted I never quit
The artist is driven and dedicated, always moving forward and pushing themselves

Won't stop, don't need to speak to no therapist
The artist doesn't need help or support, they are self-motivated and self-assured

No stop, keepin' it movin' is the narrative
Moving forward and progressing is the story and message (the 'narrative') of the music

Nonstop, do it like woo, there it is
Continuous and energetic, like 'woo, there it is' (referencing a popular catchphrase and song)