Rauw Alejandro’s “Lejos del Cielo” feels like sending a text that never delivers. Throughout the track, the Puerto Rican star dials and redials a lover who refuses to pick up, leaving him suspended “in the air, flying but far from heaven.” The lyrics mix desperation with raw honesty: he’s afraid to lose her, yet he’d rather hear a firm “no” than remain stuck in emotional limbo. Each unanswered call makes time itself freeze, as if the clock’s hands have stopped moving.
Behind the catchy reggaetón beat lies a confession of heartbreak. Rauw reflects on scars that apologies can’t erase, drafts and redrafts love letters he’s unsure will ever be understood, and masks his pain on the dance-floor while telling himself he’ll rise stronger after every fall. The song captures that bittersweet space between love and letting go—where your heart hovers just out of reach of paradise, learning that sometimes the bravest move is to close the chapter and heal.
Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a dynamic Puerto Rican singer and songwriter born on January 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With roots in a musically inclined family, his sound blends reggaeton, Latin R&B, urbano, and Latin trap, setting him apart in the Latin music scene. Rising to fame with hits like "Toda" and "Fantasías," Rauw has earned multiple awards including two Latin Grammys and Billboard Latin Music Awards.
His versatile artistry shines through albums like Afrodisíaco and Vice Versa, and he continues to innovate with his latest 2024 release, Cosa Nuestra, which features collaborations with major artists and fuses salsa, reggaeton, and more. Recognized as one of Latin music’s greatest showmen, Rauw Alejandro’s electrifying performances captivate audiences worldwide, making him a true standout in contemporary Latin music.