LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii Lyrics in English Bad Bunny

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii by Bad Bunny from Spanish to English.
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This was a dream that I had
Verse 1
She looks pretty
Although sometimes things go wrong for her
In her eyes, a smile
Holding back tears
The foam of her shores
Looks like champagne
It's alcohol for the wounds
For sadness, dance
It's alcohol for the wounds
Because there’s a lot to heal
In the green mountain inside
You can't breathe
The clouds are closer
With God you can talk
You hear the jíbaro crying
Jjbaro refers to rural farmers or people from the countryside, particularly those who worked the land in Puerto Rico's mountainous regions. It's a symbol of Puerto Rican heritage, resilience, and a deep connection to the island's traditions
Another one who left
He didn't want to go to Orlando
But the corrupt one kicked him out
And it's not known until when
Chorus 1
They want to take my river
And also the beach
They want my neighborhood
And for grandma to leave
No, don’t drop the flag
Nor forget the lelolai
Because I don’t want them to do to you
What happened to Hawaii
Be careful, Luis, be careful
Verse 2
Here nobody wanted to leave
And whoever left dreams of returning
If some day it's my turn
How much it’s going to hurt me
Another jíbara fighting
One who didn't give in
She didn't want to leave either
And stayed on the island
And it's not known until when
Chorus 2
They want to take my river
And also the beach
They want my neighborhood
And for your children to leave
No, don’t drop the flag
Nor forget the lelolai
Because I don’t want them to do to you
What happened to Hawaii
No, don’t drop the flag
Nor forget the lelolai
Because I don’t want them to do to you
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SONG MEANING

"LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAi" opens like a tropical daydream: foamy waves that fizz like champagne, green mountains brushing the clouds, and a smiling girl who hides her tears. Bad Bunny splashes these vibrant images over an infectious reggaeton rhythm, inviting us to dance while he paints Puerto Rico’s natural beauty and everyday joy. It feels fun and carefree on the surface, yet every reference to the sea, the river, and the hillside whispers that they are treasures worth protecting.

Listen closer and the party turns into a protest. The lyrics mourn neighbors forced to leave, condemn corrupt politicians, and warn that outside interests want to snatch the island’s land just as happened in Hawaiʻi. By urging listeners to “hold on to the flag” and never forget the traditional lelolai chant, Bad Bunny rallies Puerto Ricans to defend their culture, their barrios, and their roots. The song is both a celebration of island pride and a heartfelt plea: safeguard your home so its next verse is sung in joy, not nostalgia.

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