Un Coco

Bad Bunny's 'Un Coco' is a poignant exploration of the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The song's title, which translates to 'A Coconut' in English, is a metaphor for the sudden impact or realization that can lead to a significant change or erase memories, much like a coconut falling on one's head might cause amnesia. The lyrics describe the artist's attempts to forget a former lover, using the act of smoking a 'phillie'—a type of cigar—as a symbolic timer for his emotional detachment.

Throughout the song, Bad Bunny paints a picture of his environment, surrounded by palm trees and witnessing couples in love, which only exacerbates his feelings of loneliness and heartache. The mention of throwing a radio into the sea if a romantic song by Sin Bandera (a Latin pop duo known for love songs) plays, highlights his aversion to anything that reminds him of romance and his ex-partner. The repeated line 'Antes que este phillie se apague, yo te voy a olvidar' (Before this phillie goes out, I will forget you) serves as a mantra, emphasizing his determination to move on before the cigar burns out.

The song also touches on themes of denial and self-deception. Despite his friends' observations that he's pretending to be over the relationship, Bad Bunny admits in private that he's still affected by the breakup. The internal conflict between wanting to forget and still holding on to feelings is a universal experience, making 'Un Coco' a relatable anthem for those dealing with the aftermath of a lost love.