In 2002 El Cangri.com became Ayala's first album with international success, receiving coverage in the markets of New York and Miami. Barrio Fino was released in 2004, and the album received numerous awards, including a Premio Lo Nuestro and a Latin Billboard, as well as receiving nominations for the Latin Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. Barrio Fino performed well in the sales charts of the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Japan. On June 5, 2007, El Cartel Records released El Cartel: The Big Boss, which was ranked as the top-selling album in Latin music genres in 2007. He promoted the album with an international tour which began in the United States and continued through Latin America, breaking attendance records in Ecuador and Bolivia. His performances have appeared on more than 70 albums, including compilations such as Mas Flow 2 and Blin Blin Vol. 1. Outside of his work as a musician, Ayala has also worked as an actor and producer. Throughout his career, he has been generally reticent to discuss his personal life, but has publicly expressed the importance of his wife and children to him.
Who's Your Daddy
Daddy Yankee Lyrics
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You know who I am
(You my papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Get ready, da-da-da-dale go
(You ma papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
(One, dos, three, cuatro)
Si me quieres sentir dale mami ven
Te voy a enseñar a ti ma que fácil es
Saco mi instinto animal
Como un loco criminal
Esto se va por decisión unánime
Ti-tírame pa' atrás que ya me animé
La chica es brava oh my god
Ella no va para atrás
Pero no vacilé, puro rock, tiro al blanco, la rapidez
Fui directo pa'l mambo y la castigué
Sin ningún perdón
Me comí el bombón
Dime el Candyman
En la sábana yo me guillé
Arropao' fue que la pillé
Un rato pega'o suda'o con ella guerrillé
La potra era salvaje la ensillé
¿Quién es el rey de tu vida?
Ahora dime girl
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
(You my papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Tú eres mi mami eso tú lo sabe'. Who i'm gonna tell? Everybody
(Papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
I know, you know (uh huh, uh huh)
La casa se está cayendo
En candela pura soy el que la enciendo
Todas las mujeres se lo están viviendo
Como belly dancing ella están moviendo, yeah
And keep rockin' it, keep rockin' it, keep rockin' it
And keep movin' it, keep movin' it, keep movin' it
Yeah sha-sha-sha-shake sha-shake
Muévelo gi-gi-girl
Chispa a la cintura dale sáquele
¿Quién te toca? ¿Quién te aloca?
Who's your daddy? Grítalo a toa' boca
Tengo una fábrica 'e cariño bien chocolatoso más que Willy Wonka
Qué es lo que es la choca, yeah
¿Quién te lleva de shopping si tú gastar un dime?
¿Quién te saca a pasear a to' lao' dímelo mai?
A to' el mundo apagamos por el nivel en que estamos
Tú has visto como brillamos
Grítalo mai
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
(You my papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Tú eres mi mami eso tú lo sabe'. Who i'm gonna tell? Everybody
(Papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
(One, dos, three, cuatro)
Woo
Feels good baby
Tú sabes quien yo soy
You know who I am
Daddy Yankee
(Papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
(You my papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Daddy Yankee
(Papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
The lyrics to Daddy Yankee's song Who's Your Daddy are straightforward and follow a typical reggaeton style. The song is about a man who is confident in his abilities to satisfy his significant other and refers to himself as "papi" or "daddy." He boasts about his animal instincts and his ability to please his partner. He then asks his partner to tell the world who their daddy is, referencing his dominance in their relationship. The song also contains typical elements of reggaeton music such as repetition, drums, and a catchy chorus.
One way to interpret the lyrics is to see the song as an expression of alpha masculinity. The singer asserts his dominance in the relationship and in bed, creating an image of himself as a powerful and alluring individual. The singer's calling himself "daddy" also suggests a dominant position and implies a relationship dynamic in which he takes the lead.
Aside from its lyrical content, Who's Your Daddy was a hugely successful song when it was released in 2006. It was the second single from Daddy Yankee's album Barrio Fino en Directo and reached number one on the Billboard Latin chart. The song also won awards and received accolades for its catchy beat and danceable rhythm. It helped cement Daddy Yankee's status as one of the most popular reggaeton artists of his time.
Line by Line Meaning
You know who I am
Acknowledgement of fame and identity
(You my papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Addressing a partner/lover with a term of endearment
Get ready, da-da-da-dale go
Calling for action, excitement and energy
Si me quieres sentir dale mami ven
Invitation for physical intimacy
Te voy a enseñar a ti ma que fácil es
Boasting of sexual prowess
Saco mi instinto animal
Embracing sexual desire and impulsiveness
Como un loco criminal
Comparing sexual desire to criminal behavior
Esto se va por decisión unánime
Assuming consent due to mutual attraction
Ti-tírame pa' atrás que ya me animé
Asking for enthusiastic participation
La chica es brava oh my god
Impressed by partner's sexual prowess
Ella no va para atrás
Partner not hesitant or shy about sexual activity
Pero no vacilé, puro rock, tiro al blanco, la rapidez
Expressing confidence and skill in sexual activity
Fui directo pa'l mambo y la castigué
Being assertive and dominant in sexual interaction
Sin ningún perdón
Unapologetically indulging in sexual activity
Me comí el bombón
Slang for sexual activity with a desirable partner
Dime el Candyman
Asking for partner's sexual preference or request
En la sábana yo me guillé
Description of sexual activity in bed
Arropao' fue que la pillé
Describing intimate sexual encounter
Un rato pega'o suda'o con ella guerrillé
Describing passionate sexual encounter
La potra era salvaje la ensillé
Describing partner's sexual energy
¿Quién es el rey de tu vida?
Asserting dominance in partner's life
Ahora dime girl
Asking for affirmation or response from partner
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
Reassuring dominance or seeking affirmation
(You, you, you, you my daddy)
Affectionate term for partner
Tú eres mi mami eso tú lo sabe'. Who i'm gonna tell? Everybody
Affirmation of a loving relationship
La casa se está cayendo
Expression of excitement and chaos
En candela pura soy el que la enciendo
Claiming responsibility or control for exciting events
Todas las mujeres se lo están viviendo
Acknowledging excitement or enjoyment of female audience
Como belly dancing ella están moviendo, yeah
Describing the movement and energy of women dancing
And keep rockin' it, keep rockin' it, keep rockin' it
Encouraging continued enjoyment and excitement
And keep movin' it, keep movin' it, keep movin' it
Encouragement to keep dancing and moving
Yeah sha-sha-sha-shake sha-shake
Expression of excitement and movement
Muévelo gi-gi-girl
Encouraging partner to dance or move more
Chispa a la cintura dale sáquele
Encouraging partner's dancing and movement skills
¿Quién te toca? ¿Quién te aloca?
Asking for ownership or possession of partner
Who's your daddy? Grítalo a toa' boca
Demanding affirmation of dominance or control
Tengo una fábrica 'e cariño bien chocolatoso más que Willy Wonka
Describing the abundance and quality of affectionate feelings
Qué es lo que es la choca, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or excitement
¿Quién te lleva de shopping si tú gastar un dime?
Asking for responsibility and control in partner's life
¿Quién te saca a pasear a to' lao' dímelo mai?
Demanding or commanding partner's time and attention
A to' el mundo apagamos por el nivel en que estamos
Boasting of influence and power
Tú has visto como brillamos
Acknowledgment of success and influence
Woo
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Feels good baby
Expression of pleasure or satisfaction
Daddy Yankee
Self-promotion
(Papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Affectionate term for partner
(You my papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi, papi)
Addressing a partner/lover with a term of endearment
Who, who, who, who's your daddy?
Reassuring dominance or seeking affirmation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ramon Ayala, Will Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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