Templo Lyrics in English by Beéle, Ozuna
Serenata is the Spanish word for "serenade," a musical performance given in the open air, typically by a man in the evening under the window of his sweetheart.
In this romantic song, Beéle uses this classic word to express his deep affection, singing, "Mi reinita, te traigo serenata" (My little queen, I bring you a serenade). It's a beautiful, evocative word that perfectly captures a grand, musical declaration of love, making it a fitting choice for learning Spanish with music.
In "Templo," Colombian singer Beéle and Ozuna are head over heels, basically treating their lover like a sanctuary. The whole track feels like a huge sigh of relief after a rough patch. Beéle starts off by admitting that tough times only lasted a while because this person stepped in: "Fuiste la mano que me subió al templo" ("You were the hand that lifted me up to the temple"). He calls her a medal won by an athlete and compares her presence to rain cooling off everything. When he looks at her eyes, his spirit settles down: "si vieras cómo mi alma / Cuando ven tus ojitos se calman" ("if you saw how my soul / calms down when seeing your little eyes"). It is sweet, dramatic, and completely open-hearted.
Along the way, the track throws in some great casual slang you will hear everywhere in everyday Spanish. When Ozuna drops "Hola, ma, tú estás 10/10" ("Hey, girl, you are a 10 out of 10"), he uses "ma"—short for mamá, but used here as an affectionate, flirty nickname like "babe" or "girl." He is rating her perfection straight to her face. Later, calling her "Mi reinita" ("My little queen") leads right into offering her a traditional serenata (serenade). Behind the grand monuments and temple metaphors, the core promise is simple: "Si me caigo, tú me levanta'" ("If I fall, you pick me up"). He found his safe haven, and he is ready to hand over his heart for good.
