J Balvin recently held a concert in Paris, where those in attendance witnessed a deeply moving moment. The artist shared the experience on social media, hinting beforehand that something special was going to happen. For the first time, he performed Río live, with his partner, Valentina Ferrer, present. Balvin had already mentioned that the song was his proudest creation. «Río» is the name of his son with Ferrer.
The touching moment captured Ferrer’s reaction, as she couldn’t hold back tears while listening to the lyrics of the song, named after their first son together. The track reflects Balvin’s personal journey of self-discovery and spiritual healing through love. It’s a heartfelt expression of gratitude for what he has and the people he shares it with.
At the end of the performance, Valentina came down from the stands to kiss Balvin, adding another unforgettable memory to their relationship. “I love you so much!!! Let’s keep enjoying life and growing together as a family,” she later shared on social media.
A Video of Memories
The song, produced by Mazzarri and ODDLIQUOR, comes with an intimate video offering a glimpse into Balvin’s personal life.
“This video is a collection of special moments captured and saved by José on his phone,” the opening text of the video reads. The first image shows Valentina’s pregnant belly, followed by numerous clips highlighting her.
The song is a true declaration of love, where Balvin credits Ferrer with restoring his faith in love. Her impact has inspired him to change his lifestyle—quitting alcohol, finding joy at home, and living a happier life. Together, they created their greatest blessing: their son.
J Balvin’s ‘Río’ Lyrics
Today I thank the heavens
For the times I made mistakes
And for finding you
You restored my faith
You introduced me to Cupid
Now I hang with him
The glow in my eyes is obvious
And those who know me can see I’ve healed
Because now I’m on a different path,
I’ve given up whiskey for you.
Why search the streets
For what I already have at home?
A kindhearted beauty
With an amazing body and face.
Though she’s innocent
And compares herself to others,
God made her humble,
But to me, she’s priceless.
You’ve got the heart to heal a paramedic.
You took mine and re-energized it.
What we have goes beyond appearances,
Beyond the physical, even beyond the chaotic.
I was the hoodie that kept you warm,
You were the cure when I was heartbroken
And lost. Together, we found a river,
And now we’re no longer on the wrong path.
I was the hoodie that kept you warm,
You were the cure when I was heartbroken
And lost. Together, we found a river,
And now we’re no longer on the wrong path.
Why search the streets
For what I already have at home?
A kindhearted beauty
With an amazing body and face.
Though she’s innocent
And compares herself to others,
God made her humble,
But to me, she’s priceless.
Now VIP is at home with you,
Making love after work,
My favorite plan, with a playlist of classics,
So the neighbors don’t hear us.
I’ll hold onto these memories
From Monday to Sunday,
From Monday to Sunday.
The glow in my eyes is obvious,
And those who know me can see I’ve healed.
Because now I’m on a different path,
I’ve given up whiskey for you.
Why search the streets
For what I already have at home?
A kindhearted beauty
With an amazing body and face.
Though she’s innocent
And compares herself to others,
God made her humble,
But to me, she’s priceless.
A Message of Love
In the outro, Balvin leaves a heartfelt message:
“I love you, you know that. Treasure your partner and cherish the relationship. Don’t go looking in the streets for something you haven’t lost.”
J Balvin proves once again why he remains one of the most relatable and heartfelt voices in Latin music.
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