Waves Lyrics in English by Alemán, Yung Sarria

Carnal literally relates to flesh or blood, but in Mexican slang it means a close friend, trusted companion, or “brother.” In the song, Alemán contrasts family by blood with the chosen family he shares his life with, making this word especially meaningful and culturally distinctive.

“Waves” feels like a sunny day that starts with the right crew, a truck, and nowhere important to be. Alemán opens with “Hoy desperté contento porque hay buenas olas” [Today I woke up happy because the waves are good], then adds “Buena mota, buena vibra, buena es la hora” [Good weed, good vibes, it’s a good time]. Here, “mota” is slang for marijuana, while “suelta la chora” means stop the talk or drop the chatter. “Sobres, morra” is a casual “let’s go, girl,” and the Tacoma is his pickup truck, rolling as the sun comes up. The repeated “Sólo saca, prende y rola” [Just take it out, light it, and pass it around] gives the hook a simple, smoky rhythm.

The day moves through named streets such as Vicente Guerrero and Madero, with friends, mezcal, tequila, lime, and salt before the crew heads toward the sea. “Olas vienen, olas van, sólo floto, no hay plan” [Waves come, waves go, I just float, there’s no plan] sums up the song’s easygoing attitude. Still, there is more than partying: he calls his close friends the family he chose, says goodbye to someone he will always miss, and urges listeners to find their inner fire: “Se encuentra dentro de tu alma, tienes que encenderlo” [It is inside your soul, you have to light it]. Yung Sarria’s English and Spanish section adds a harder edge, with love being rejected, fake apologies, missions, money, and the drama that follows. Together, the lyrics move between beach-day freedom, loyalty to real friends, and the idea that your own fire can push you forward.