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‘Carita Linda’ by Rauw Alejandro: Meaning and English Lyrics

What makes the song unique is its use of Bomba Yubá, a traditional rhythm closely tied to Puerto Rico

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‘Carita Linda’ is a romantic and lighthearted song about falling for someone who completely draws you in. The lyrics reflect the strong attraction the singer feels—from how she moves to the small things that make her unforgettable. It talks about that rare kind of connection that feels both new and strangely familiar, like love at first sight.

Blending sweet details with a touch of flirtation, the song paints a picture of running away together to live a quiet, happy life—far from all the noise and rush of the outside world.

Beyond the Lyrics

‘Carita Linda’ stands out for its use of Bomba Yubá, a traditional rhythm deeply tied to Rauw Alejandro’s roots in Puerto Rico. On his official website, Rauw explains that:

“Puerto Rico is a mix of cultures, flavors, and traditions. But the African, Taíno, and Spanish influences are especially strong in our music. In Carita Linda, I dive into the sound of Bomba as a way to honor my African ancestors and share a new creative vision with communities that still carry this important—but sometimes overlooked—part of our Puerto Rican identity. The video highlights this through rhythm, dance, faces, and stories, celebrating the Afro-Caribbean soul that brings our culture to life.”

This tribute also comes through in the music video, where you can see Rauw moving to the beat of these powerful, traditional sounds.

‘Carita Linda’ English Lyrics

[Intro]

Wow, you look so beautiful—I can’t take my eyes off you
The mix of your lips and this tequila on the rocks
Is deadly for me
I feel like I’ve been here once before
Not sure if you feel the same
Loves come and go—but what does it matter?
In the end, everyone gets what they give

[Pre-Chorus]

Under the stars, with the full moon above
You’re my calm in the middle of this storm
Some pretty faces leave their mark
And yours is one I’ll never forget

[Chorus]

I like you so much, I really do
There are things I want to tell you, but words just won’t do
Why don’t we leave this place?
Better yet—why don’t we move in together?
To a little house by the sea, and never leave it—never

[Post-Chorus]

Cosa Nuestra

[Verse]

She dances alone (dances alone) and I just watch (and I just watch—yih!)
You’ve got that swing, that vibe, that way you move (wuh-uh)
Go ahead and get dangerous—I’m always down (I’m always down—ah)
If we play the game of who falls in love first, I’ll lose right away (yah!)
And I fall again (no)
I can’t hold back (no—wuh!)
Your mischievous little face (yih-ih!) and the way you look at me (yah!)
Makes me drift away (hey), imagining little things (yah!)

[Bridge]

(Cúcame, woman, and love me hard
Yuba cuembe, so you can dance to it)
It’s crazy loving you from the very first time
I want you sleeping next to me every night (Rauw)

[Pre-Chorus]

Under the stars, with the full moon above
You’re my calm in the middle of this storm
Some pretty faces leave their mark
And yours is one I’ll never forget

[Chorus]

I like you so much, I really do
There are things I want to tell you, but words just won’t do
Why don’t we leave this place?
Better yet—why don’t we move in together?
To a little house by the sea, and never leave it—never

[Outro]

Oh, my beautiful girl, I came to see
How the storm moves, I came to see
Oh, pretty little girl, I came to see
How the storm moves, I came to see
Here comes the storm, I came to see
With my beautiful girl—I want to see her
That lovely little face—I came to see
How the storm moves—I came to see.