Déjame Entrar Lyrics in English by Rauw Alejandro
Guagua is a fascinating example of regional Spanish slang. In this song, Puerto Rican artist Rauw Alejandro uses guagua to mean "bus," a common term in many Caribbean countries.
What makes this word so interesting is that its meaning changes dramatically depending on where you are! While it means 'bus' in Puerto Rico and Cuba, travel to Chile or Peru and guagua means 'baby' or 'infant'. Learning words like this is a great way to explore the diversity of the Spanish language.
Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro teams up with producer MAG on "Déjame Entrar" to tell a straightforward story about shooting your shot with a longtime crush and winning. Right out of the gate, he admits he had wanted to talk to her forever ("Desde hace tiempo yo quería hablarle" / "For a long time I wanted to talk to her") and now has to tell himself to slow down before he loses his cool. He can't read her mind, but he knows her body is giving away the real vibe ("Pero su cuerpo pide algo diferente" / "But her body asks for something different"). When she finally ends up in his room, he feels like he hit the jackpot, boasting she pulled a "Royal Flush" (the unbeatable poker hand) straight into his bed.
The track is loaded with casual Caribbean slang and direct party scenes. When Rauw sings "Siéntate en mi falda / Que la guagua está llena" ("Sit on my lap / Because the bus is full"), he uses guagua, the everyday Puerto Rican word for a public bus, as a cheeky excuse to pull her close. Later, he confesses that the only reason he would ever get out of bed early is for her ("Por ti yo solamente me levanto temprano" / "For you is the only reason I get up early"). It is a bold, energetic reggaeton track that skips the romantic games and gets straight to the point.
