Music maker Xenia Rubinos uses her powerful voice to create beats and melod… Read Full Bio ↴Music maker Xenia Rubinos uses her powerful voice to create beats and melodies from scratch. Her sound grows from a wide palette of influences ranging from Caribbean rhythms and beat music to minimalism and indie rock all delivered with a soulful punk aura. Xenia’s ecstatic songs feature layered beats, crunchy keyboards, and driving syncopated rhythms.
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Ultima
Xenia Rubinos Lyrics

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When you're going to the bank
And changing some money
Just take some time to ask around
Who is the last one?

When you're at the bus stop
And you really want to get on
Just take some time to ask

Who is the last one to arrive?

You know it takes some time, it takes some time
It takes some time to figure out dissent to you now now
You know it takes some time, it takes some time
To look around and finally find
The reasons why, why, why
Everybody's sitting everywhere, everywhere

Oye, yo soy la ultima!
Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima
Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima
Si no me quieres, dejame sola
No me quieres, dejame sola

Oye, yo soy la ultima!
Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima
Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima
Si no me quieres, dejame sola
No me quieres, dejame sola

Oooohhh

You know it takes some time
You know it really, really takes a long, long time
To understand what's going on around you
To grow and to change
You know it takes some time
You know it really, really takes a long, long long long time
To understand it

Oye, yo soy la ultima!
Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima
Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima
Si no me quieres, dejame sola
No me quieres, dejame sola

O-oye, yo soy la ultima!
Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima
Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima
Si no me quieres, dejame sola
No me quieres, dejame sola
Oh!

Muevete pa aca
Solo para vos me visto de nuevo
Me voy caminando por el prado y me pierdo
Dime tu dime tu dime tu
Como se llegará a catedral y colon
Me siento de flotar como una nube refleja sobre el mar, ay

Oye, yo soy la ultima!
Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima
Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima
Si no me quieres, dejame sola
No me quieres, dejame sola

O-oye, yo soy la ultima!
Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima
Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima
Si no me quieres, dejame sola

No me quieres, dejame sola
Oooooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Xenia Rubinos's song "Ultima" encourage listeners to take a moment to pay attention to those who are often overlooked or thought of last. The song starts with the suggestion to take some time to ask around when going to the bank or waiting at the bus stop to know who the last one is. The meaning behind this is that sometimes people who are last in line, who arrive last or who are chronically late are often ignored or forgotten, so the lyrics emphasize the importance of acknowledging and considering them. The chorus repeats "Oye, yo soy la ultima!" which translates to "Hey, I am the last one!" The song also speaks of growth and change, stating that it takes time to understand what is going on around you and that change doesn't happen quickly.

The lyrics of "Ultima" talk about social and cultural issues concerning systemic oppression, marginalization, and representation of BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color). The song is an assertion of identity and representation, stating that even though society does not always see or value the last one, they are still present, and they deserve to be heard and seen. The song also has a Spanish phrase in it, "Como se llegara a catedral y colon", which means "How do I get to Cathedral and Colon." It is an intentional reference to the Spanish colonial history of Puerto Rico, where Rubinos's roots come from, and addresses questions of erasure, assimilation, and consequence of the island's colonial past.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're going to the bank And changing some money Just take some time to ask around Who is the last one?
Before you conduct your business at the bank, pause and inquire about the person waiting longest in the queue.

When you're at the bus stop And you really want to get on Just take some time to ask Who is the last one to arrive?
While waiting for the bus, it may be worthwhile to ask about the person who has been waiting the longest.

You know it takes some time, it takes some time It takes some time to figure out dissent to you now now You know it takes some time, it takes some time To look around and finally find The reasons why, why, why Everybody's sitting everywhere, everywhere
It can be challenging to understand and identify the cause of disagreement or unrest in a situation, but it can be worth the effort to search for the reasons behind it.

Oye, yo soy la ultima! Si no me quieres, dejame sola, soy la ultima Yo soy la ultima, yo soy la ultima Si no me quieres, dejame sola No me quieres, dejame sola
The artist declares themselves to be the last one in line, and if they are not wanted, ask to be left alone.

You know it takes some time You know it really, really takes a long, long time To understand what's going on around you To grow and to change You know it takes some time You know it really, really takes a long, long long long time To understand it
It can take a significant amount of time to comprehend the world and the changes that occur, but even more so to grasp their true meaning.

Muevete pa aca Solo para vos me visto de nuevo Me voy caminando por el prado y me pierdo Dime tu dime tu dime tu Como se llegará a catedral y colon Me siento de flotar como una nube refleja sobre el mar, ay
The singer asks to move closer and expresses the freedom they feel while wandering aimlessly. They also ask for directions to their destination and describe feeling like a reflective cloud floating over the sea.

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