“A Dios Le Pido” feels like an energetic rock prayer set to a danceable beat. Juanes turns everyday hopes into a catchy anthem, asking God for simple but powerful gifts: waking up to the light in his lover’s eyes, keeping his mother safe, being remembered by his father, and never running out of love to give. Each wish bursts with gratitude and optimism, showing how faith, family, and romance weave together in Latin culture.
Beyond personal love, the song widens its embrace to an entire community. Juanes prays that “mi pueblo no derrame tanta sangre” – that his people stop shedding blood – and imagines a future where children and grandchildren inherit peace. By mixing intimate desires with social justice, he reminds us that true happiness isn’t only about one heart beating, but about many hearts beating together. The rock guitars amplify this urgency, making every chorus feel like a stadium shout of hope you can’t help but sing along to.
Juanes, born Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez on August 9, 1972, in Medellín, Colombia, is a celebrated Colombian musician and singer known for blending rock with Latin pop and traditional Colombian rhythms. Beginning his career in 1988 with the rock band Ekhymosis, Juanes launched a highly successful solo career in 2000 with his debut album Fíjate Bien, which earned him three Latin Grammy Awards.
Over the years, Juanes has sold over 15 million records worldwide and won 26 Latin Grammy Awards along with three Grammy Awards, establishing him as one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His international hit "La Camisa Negra" from the album Mi Sangre is widely recognized. Beyond music, Juanes is also noted for his humanitarian efforts, especially aiding Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines through his foundation, Fundación Mi Sangre.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Juanes continues to create impactful music that resonates with audiences around the world while promoting peace and social change.