Preciosa Lyrics in English Marc Anthony

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Verse intro

I know the charms

Of my beautiful Borinquen

That's why I love her so much

Forever I'll call her 'Precious'

Intro 1

I know of her olive-skinned women

I know the smell of her roses

That's why to my rich land

Forever I'll call her 'Precious'

Island of the Caribbean

Verse 1

Precious, the waves of the sea that bathe you call you

Precious for being an enchantment, for being an Eden

And you have the noble chivalry of mother Spain

And the fierce song of the untamed native, you have that too

Chorus 1

Precious, the bards who sing your history call you

It doesn't matter if the tyrant treats you with dark malice

Precious you'll be, without a flag, without laurels, or glory

Precious, precious, the sons of liberty call you

Precious, the bards who sing your history call you

It doesn't matter if the tyrant treats you with dark malice

Precious you'll be, without a flag, without laurels, or glory

Precious, precious, the sons of liberty call you

Verse 2

Precious, I carry you within

Deep inside my heart

And the more time passes

My love overflows for you

Because now's when I understand

That no matter what happens

I'll be Puerto Rican

Wherever I may go

Because I carry it in my blood

As a heritage from my parents

And with pride I repeat

I love you, Puerto Rico

And that's why today, I'm moved

To dedicate this song

To that noble countryman, Raphael

And to my island of enchantment

I love you, Puerto Rico

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SONG MEANING

Preciosa is Marc Anthony’s rousing love letter to his homeland, Puerto Rico—known in Taíno as Borinquen. Over lively tropical rhythms, he paints the island as an irresistible paradise: the scent of roses in the air, sun-kissed people, and shimmering Caribbean waves that whisper her nickname. The lyrics link Puerto Rico’s charm to the “noble hidalguía” of Spain and the proud cry of its Indigenous roots, celebrating a culture born from rich, intertwined histories.

At its heart, the song is a vow of unbreakable pride. Even if tyrants bring “negra maldad,” Puerto Rico will shine sin bandera, sin lauros ni gloria—without need for flags or trophies. Marc Anthony pledges, “Yo seré puertorriqueño,” carrying his identity in his blood wherever he roams. Preciosa is both a joyful serenade and a powerful anthem of resilience, inviting every listener to feel the island’s beauty, dignity, and unyielding spirit.

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