LEARN LYRICS

SONG MEANING

“China” throws us straight into a neon-lit club where temptation rules the night. Over a sample of the early-2000s hit It Wasn’t Me, five Latin superstars confess the same sin: their phone keeps buzzing with calls from their partners, yet they are too busy perreando (grinding on the dance floor) to pick up. The pounding reggaetón beat, endless shots, and magnetic chemistry with a stranger blur their judgment until loyalty, guilt, and alcohol all mix together. Each verse is like a voice note from someone who knows they should leave, but the music is just too loud and the attraction is just too strong.

Under the party glow, the song captures the classic push-and-pull between fun and regret. The repeated hook “Mi mujer me estaba llamando, pero yo no contesté” highlights the moment when responsibility loses to the rhythm, while pleas for forgiveness hint at tomorrow’s headache—both emotional and literal. China is a dance-floor confession: irresistibly catchy, slightly scandalous, and a playful reminder that one wild night can rewrite the best intentions.

ARTIST BIO

Anuel AA (born Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago on November 26, 1992, in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a pioneering Puerto Rican rapper and singer, often hailed as "The God of Latin Trap." Starting his music journey at just fourteen, Anuel AA quickly gained attention for his raw lyrical style and honest storytelling, reflecting his life experiences growing up in the streets.

Despite a 30-month prison sentence in 2016 for illegal firearm possession, Anuel recorded his debut album Real Hasta la Muerte while incarcerated, which catapulted him to stardom upon his release in 2018. Known for chart-topping hits like "China" and collaborations with stars such as Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and Shakira, Anuel AA continues to redefine Latin trap and reggaeton with his emotionally charged music and distinctive voice.

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