Intro ADN / DNA
Residente Lyrics

Residente, the first time we met was in Puerto Rico
This line serves as an introduction, stating that the singer first met Residente in Puerto Rico.

Your mother was in the room, she took one look at me
The singer mentions that Residente's mother was present during their first meeting and made a distinct observation about the singer.

And said 'Tu tienes que ser nieto de Wisin Miranda'
Residente's mother assumed that the singer was related to Wisin Miranda and stated it outright.

I said 'That's right, how did you know that?'
The artist confirmed that they were indeed related to Wisin Miranda and expressed surprise at how Residente's mother knew that fact.

She said '¡Pero nene, tienes la misma cara!
Residente's mother pointed out that the artist had a strong resemblance to Wisin Miranda, thereby confirming her suspicion.

Mira, tu abuelo Wisin y mi mamá eran primos hermanos, you two are cousins
Residente's mother went on to reveal that the singer and Residente were cousins, as Wisin Miranda and her mother were first cousins.

Primo, tú y yo descendimos de Gilberto Concepción de Gracia
The singer points out that they and Residente are descendants of Gilberto Concepción de Gracia, the founder of the Puerto Rican Independence Party and Pedro Albizu Campos' lawyer in New York.

Fundador del partido independentista de Puerto Rico
This line reinforces the fact that Gilberto Concepción de Gracia was a prominent figure in Puerto Rican politics and was instrumental in the push for independence.

Abogado de Pedro Albizu Campos en Nueva York
The line mentions that Concepción de Gracia worked as the lawyer for Pedro Albizu Campos, a leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party, while they were both in New York.

Nacimos con revolución en las venas
The artist notes that they were born with a revolutionary spirit, inherited from their ancestors who fought for Puerto Rican independence.

Entre ritmo de bomba y milena
The line connects the singer's revolutionary heritage with the traditional Puerto Rican music styles of bomba and milena.

Y estamos conectados en las malas y en las buenas
The line establishes that the artist and Residente are connected, not just through their bloodline, but also through their shared experiences of both good times and bad times.

A little blood, a sample of saliva
The singer mentions that a small amount of blood or saliva can reveal a lot about a person's genetic makeup.

Send it to the lab and get it back and see them try to declassify
Lab technicians can use DNA samples to identify a person's ancestry and other genetic information, which can be both fascinating and potentially incriminating.

A deoxyribonucleic gas just from one fiber
This line refers to the DNA strands that makeup our genetic material and compares it to the smallest fiber - highlighting the importance of even the smallest amount of DNA in identifying who we are.

Scientists can separate a strand
Scientists have the technology to separate DNA strands and examine their components.

Tell you in percentages descendancies you long to understand
Genetic testing can reveal the percentages of a person's ethnic makeup, which is something many people are curious about.

Send you to lands of ice dirt and sand
Genetic testing can reveal a person's ancestry from all parts of the world, including regions with vastly different climates, such as icy and sandy regions.

A map of the world in the lines of your hand
The phrase 'lines of your hand' refers to palmistry, reading one's palm like a map. The song suggests that a person's DNA makeup and ancestry can be like a map of the world, revealed through genetic testing.

And you'll find what you planned isn't quite what you get
DNA testing can reveal surprises about one's ancestral makeup, which may be different from what they had previously believed, assumed, or planned for.

You will cry in the rubble with children you've met
This line suggests that the knowledge of one's heritage and family, especially one that may be complicated, can be an emotional experience with potentially tearful outcomes.

To remind you to struggle and strive through the trouble with life
The emotional reaction to DNA testing results may remind us of the struggle and difficulties we may face in life, but also the determination and perseverance we need to overcome them.

Is that life isn't done with you yet
The song asserts that, despite what one may discover about their genetic makeup, there is still plenty of life left to live and plenty of potential for growth and achievement.

And yet, you would make music make something new from the rhythms and the views
The line suggests that making music allows individuals to create something original by combining their unique perspectives and their appreciation of different music styles.

It afford beyond the images of the news if you can produce
Music has the power to reveal more than the limited perspectives and narratives presented in mainstream media.

Then your dreams are lucid, when you spit
Making and sharing music can turn dreams into a reality and make them feel more tangible and real.

Keep the horizon siempre pa'l frente
The line encourages us to always look forward and stay optimistic, regardless of what we know about our past and ancestry.

Open our eyes, let your rimes be the puente
The song encourages us to open our eyes in order to see things from different perspectives, and uses the word 'puente' (bridge) to suggest that music can connect us and bring us together.

Cambia este mundo profundamente
The song encourages us to aspire to make significant changes in the world through our creativity and passion.

As our global artist in residence
Finally, the singer places Residente in the position of a 'global artist in residence', suggesting that Residente is an important cultural figure that serves as a bridge between different people and perspectives across the world.