Dive into the bubbly surf of El Rey Tiburón and meet the ultimate underwater Casanova! In this playful Latin rock anthem, Maná’s narrator boasts that he is the “king of the salty seas,” a shark who doesn’t bite with teeth but with... kisses. He glides through the waves in search of enchanting “sirens,” promising passion with every bom bom of the rhythm. The lyrics splash with ocean imagery and cheeky double meanings, turning a predator’s hunt into a flirtatious chase across sun-drenched waters.
Yet beneath the chest-pounding bravado swims a hint of loneliness. The self-proclaimed monarch has everything, but he still drifts through the deep looking for genuine love. Maná wraps this mix of confidence and vulnerability in catchy cha-cha-cha beats, reminding us that even the fiercest shark can feel adrift without a true connection. Get ready to surf a wave of irresistible charm, tropical energy, and a wink of self-reflection each time the chorus shouts, “¡Ya llegó el tiburón!”
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.