Though his music is primarily reggaeton, J Balvin has experimented with a variety of musical genres in his work, including electronica, house music, trap, and R&B. He has collaborated with artists such as Pharrell Williams, Major Lazer, and Sean Paul. Despite working with many English-speaking artists, J Balvin continues to sing almost exclusively in Spanish, and hopes to introduce Spanish-language music to a global audience. He is also noted for his eclectic and colorful fashion sense.
Balvin's breakthrough came in 2014 with the single "6 AM" featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko which peaked at. The song, along with the single "Ay Vamos", bolstered sales of his debut album La Familia. In 2016, he released Energia, which included the hit singles "Ginza", "Bobo", "Safari", and "Sigo Extranandote". In June 2017, J Balvin released the single "Mi Gente" with Willy William, which achieved international success and later reached one billion views on YouTube. This preceded the release of his fifth full-length album, titled Vibras, the concept for which was developed from the moment "Mi Gente" started "connecting with audiences around the world," presented as a fusion of reggaeton with different worldwide styles and rhythms. It received favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike, with Juana Giaimo of The Guardian praising the sound of the reggaeton music on the album by calling it "smooth" and "sensual", and dubbing it the "perfect party playlist, [which] confirms that the noisy style of early reggaeton hits such as Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is slowly being left behind."
He has also collaborated with Cardi B and Bad Bunny on the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "I Like It".
Como Un Animal
J Balvin Lyrics
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Colombia
Ok
Esta noche me preparo
Para un ambiente raro
Mi instinto animal
Hoy quiere salir a cazar
Y esta noche me preparo
Para un ambiente raro
Mi instinto animal
Hoy quiere salir a cazar
J Balvin Men
Y apágame la luz
Dime que piensas hacer tú
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente te voy a besar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
En esta fiesta
Hay carne pal carnívoro
Hierva pal herbívoro
Solos tú y yo así que fuimonos
A ti te gusta baby no te luscas
Yo sé que te gusta y que esto no te asusta
Yo ha esto si le meto
Yo planto respeto
Yo cambie mi historia
Por momentos de gloria
Yo duermo tranquilo
Ustedes con insomnio
Soy su pesadilla
Por razones obvias
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente te voy a besar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente te voy a besar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
Aquí hay ritmos bestiales
Propios pa animales
Aquí hay medicina que libra de todos los males
Cuando yo te veo se me sale lo salvaje
Para quitarte completico ese traje
Este es mi Territorio
Por si tienes novio
Déjame decirle que aquí no entra ese sobrio
Este es mi Territorio
Por si tienes novio
Déjame decirle que aquí no entra ese sobrio
Y apagame la luz
Dime que piensas hacer tú
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente te voy a besar
Como un animal te voy a devorar
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
Acompáñame conmigo
Y vamos a hacer historia
Dj Trrra
J Balvin El Negocio socio
Dj Buzii Dj Trrra
J Balvin El Negocio socio
O se unen o se mueren socio
JBalvin.com
El negocio Socio
O se unen o Se Mueren
Socio
The lyrics of J Balvin's song "Como Un Animal" depict a wild and intense atmosphere, where the singer is embracing his animalistic instincts. The song starts with Balvin asserting his presence and success in the music industry, mentioning his homeland Colombia. He then sets the stage for the night, expressing his readiness for an unusual environment and his animal instincts that are eager to go out and hunt.
The chorus repeats the theme of Balvin devouring his partner like an animal, but also emphasizes a slow and sensual touch. The verses further explore this theme, with Balvin describing himself as a carnivorous predator and his partner as the prey. He confidently states that he brings respect and glory, while others may struggle with insomnia due to his impact. Balvin asserts his dominance and attraction, assuring his partner that she will enjoy the experience and that she shouldn't be afraid.
The lyrics also touch on the party atmosphere, mentioning the primal rhythms and medicine (possibly referring to alcohol or drugs) that free one from all worries. Balvin's presence makes him feel savage, and he promises to remove every piece of clothing from his partner. He claims his territory and warns those with boyfriends that they don't belong in his presence.
Overall, "Como Un Animal" is a sensual and dominating song where J Balvin embraces his animalistic desires and showcases his confidence and charisma in seducing his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Es el Balvin el negocio
J Balvin is the business
Colombia
Representing Colombia
Ok
Alright
Esta noche me preparo
Tonight I'm getting ready
Para un ambiente raro
For a strange atmosphere
Mi instinto animal
My animal instinct
Hoy quiere salir a cazar
Today wants to go out hunting
Y apágame la luz
And turn off the lights
Dime que piensas hacer tú
Tell me what you're planning to do
Como un animal te voy a devorar
I'm going to devour you like an animal
Y lentamente te voy a besar
And slowly I will kiss you
Como un animal te voy a devorar
I'm going to devour you like an animal
Y lentamente tu cuerpo tocar
And slowly touch your body
En esta fiesta
At this party
Hay carne pal carnívoro
There's meat for the carnivore
Hierva pal herbívoro
Greens for the herbivore
Solos tú y yo así que fuimonos
Just you and me, so let's go
A ti te gusta baby no te luscas
You like it baby, don't hesitate
Yo sé que te gusta y que esto no te asusta
I know you like it and that it doesn't scare you
Yo ha esto si le meto
I put effort into this
Yo planto respeto
I plant respect
Yo cambie mi historia
I changed my story
Por momentos de gloria
For moments of glory
Yo duermo tranquilo
I sleep peacefully
Ustedes con insomnio
While you all have insomnia
Soy su pesadilla
I am your nightmare
Por razones obvias
For obvious reasons
Aquí hay ritmos bestiales
Here there are beastly rhythms
Propios pa animales
Made for animals
Aquí hay medicina que libra de todos los males
Here is medicine that frees from all evils
Cuando yo te veo se me sale lo salvaje
When I see you, my wild side comes out
Para quitarte completico ese traje
To take off that entire outfit
Este es mi Territorio
This is my territory
Por si tienes novio
In case you have a boyfriend
Déjame decirle que aquí no entra ese sobrio
Let me tell him that he's not welcome here
Y apagame la luz
And turn off the lights
Dime que piensas hacer tú
Tell me what you're planning to do
Acompáñame conmigo
Come with me
Y vamos a hacer historia
And let's make history
Dj Trrra
DJ Trrra
J Balvin El Negocio socio
J Balvin, the business partner
Dj Buzii Dj Trrra
DJ Buzii, DJ Trrra
J Balvin El Negocio socio
J Balvin, the business partner
O se unen o se mueren socio
Either join or die, partner
JBalvin.com
JBalvin.com
El negocio Socio
The business, partner
O se unen o Se Mueren
Either join or die
Socio
Partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leitortf8180
Que hermoso es volver a escuchar estos temazos, me siento como si estuviera en esos tiempos
@kate2537
No creo que sea la única del 2020 en pleno CORONAVIRUS este viendo este tema. 😭😅
@denisseholguin6303
No eres la única jeje saludos ✌️
@camipini5325
No lo eres
@MiguelMartinez-yc6il
Y ahora a sacado una cancion con bob esponja😂😂
@re6ix
Awwww es temazo
@franciscorios5969
No no eres la única ⚡🤘
@sergiomontoya423
que canción que orgullo por todas partes podemos decir que lo mejor es ser colombiano
@laurafernandaaguileraponce5178
Años desde que salió este tema, y aquí sigo apoyándote, chiquito bebé Balvin.🥴♥️
@XxJordanEMELECxX
No me canso de escuchar a J. Balvin! *-*