El Reloj Cucú spins a tender story about growing up with the echo of a cuckoo clock and an empty space at the dinner table. Through the eyes of a frightened child, we hear the tick-tock that announces Papá se fue and the desperate request to prende la luz because darkness now feels bigger than ever. As the song unfolds, those childhood memories bloom into an affectionate tribute: a love song to the absent father, to the mother who carried the family on aching shoulders, and to the siblings who clung to each other while the years slipped away like sand.
Wrapped in Maná’s heartfelt vocals and Mabel’s gentle harmonies, the lyrics remind us to cherish every shared moment, to hold our loved ones close while we can, and to recognize how the people we miss still live within us. What begins as a lullaby of fear transforms into an anthem of resilience and gratitude—a moving invitation to dance, laugh, and live “gota a gota” before time’s cuckoo calls again.
Maná is a legendary Mexican pop rock band formed in 1986 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Originally known as Sombrero Verde, the group gained worldwide fame with their breakthrough album ¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños? which remains the best-selling Spanish-language rock album of all time, selling over 10 million copies globally. The band features lead vocalist Fher Olvera, drummer Alex González, guitarist Sergio Vallín, and bassist Juan Calleros.
With a sound blending Latin pop, rock en español, reggae, calypso, and ska, Maná has sold over 45 million records worldwide. They are the most successful Latin American band in history, earning four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammys, and numerous other accolades. Known for their dynamic live performances and socially conscious lyrics, Maná continues to impact Latin music and culture decades after their debut.