Manuel Medrano’s “Bajo El Agua” is a heartfelt pop ode to love that feels so powerful it could quite literally make you soar. Throughout the lyrics, the Colombian singer imagines flying high, strolling beneath starlit skies, and even plunging “with the strength of a submarine” to win over the person who has transformed his world. The repeated wish to volar contigo (fly with you) and the desire to tell the whole world “we’re not just friends” paint a picture of a romance that refuses to stay hidden. Love here is freedom, adventure, and a bold announcement that sadness is no longer welcome on the journey.
At its core, the song celebrates the life-changing spark that another person can ignite. The narrator admits he once wandered aimlessly, “solo y sin amigos,” but everything shifts the moment this special someone appears. She gives him more life than wine, warmth in cold days, and a reason to miss her even when she is near. “Bajo El Agua” turns simple images—stars reflected on the ocean, walking hand in hand, putting on a dress—into symbols of renewal and fearless devotion. It is an uplifting reminder that love can steer you onto a brighter path and encourage you to shout your happiness from the rooftops while leaving sorrow behind.
Manuel Medrano is a talented Colombian singer, songwriter, and musician born in Cartagena in 1987. Starting his musical journey with a guitar he received as a consequence of failing a school year, Manuel began writing songs at the age of 16, blending romantic melodies with diverse Latin American influences.
Since his breakthrough with hits like "Afuera del planeta" and the viral "Bajo el agua," Manuel’s soulful pop music has captivated audiences across Colombia and beyond. Signed to Warner Music, he won two Latin Grammy Awards in 2016, including Best New Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter Album, confirming his place among Latin America’s most enchanting voices.