Voy a Beber

Nicky Jam's 'Voy a Beber' is a song that delves into the themes of desire, intoxication, and the attempt to escape reality. The lyrics describe a person who decides to drink with the intention of losing control and subsequently reaching out to a woman he is infatuated with. The repeated lines 'Hoy voy a beber y se / Que voy a enloquecer / Y te llamare después / Para hacerte mia mujer' translate to 'Today I'm going to drink and I know / That I'm going to go crazy / And I'll call you later / To make you my woman.' This chorus suggests a cycle of drinking, losing inhibition, and seeking out a romantic or sexual connection with someone he can't stop thinking about when under the influence.

The song's verses expand on this narrative, with the protagonist heading to the club to drink and escape his thoughts, only to find himself fixated on a woman who has previously given him pleasure. The lines 'Esa mujer que a mi me dio placer / Y me lo supo hacer hasta el amanecer / Yo no te saco de mi mente / Y lo que hago es pensar en ti mujer' reveal a deep obsession and longing for this woman, indicating that despite his attempts to distract himself, she remains the focus of his thoughts. The use of the phrase 'te quiero comer,' which can be translated as 'I want to devour you,' adds a layer of raw physical desire to the song's emotional landscape.

Nicky Jam, a prominent figure in the reggaeton and Latin trap genres, is known for his ability to blend catchy rhythms with relatable lyrics about love, heartbreak, and partying. 'Voy a Beber' is a testament to his style, combining a danceable beat with a narrative of yearning and the pursuit of pleasure. The song captures the essence of trying to numb emotional pain with alcohol, only to find that it amplifies feelings of desire and loneliness.