Released: 2021
“Yonaguni” by Bad Bunny is a track that dives deep into the feelings of longing and unfulfilled love. It’s about the protagonist who can’t stop thinking about their significant other, despite knowing that it’s probably not a good idea. Alcohol fuels these emotions, making him want to go to great lengths, even traveling to the remote island of Yonaguni, just to see them.
The song kicks off with a catchy hook, “Yeh, yeh, yeh,” setting the tone. Bad Bunny reflects on one night filled with too many drinks, where his ex still haunts his mind. He knows he shouldn’t think of them, but as soon as he starts drinking, their name, face, laugh, and hair come rushing back. He even says he’d catch a flight to Yonaguni—a remote and almost mythical place—to be with them, highlighting how far he’d go for love.
The next part of the song sees Bad Bunny asking his love interest not to look for him on Instagram but to come find him at home, showing he wants something real, not virtual. He throws shade at her current partner, saying he doesn’t even hug her, while he’s dying to touch her but doesn’t have the courage to text. He admires her body and style, stating, “Mami, tú ere’ aparte,” meaning she’s unique and on another level. Bad Bunny’s obsession is clear when he says he’s studying her intensely, almost like he’s about to graduate, and humorously mentions he might get her face tattooed.
In another verse, he sees that she viewed his Instagram Story and posted one in response, keeping him up all night thinking about her. Even in a crowded club, his mind is dancing with her. The chorus repeats, emphasizing his struggle to avoid thinking about her but failing every time he drinks.
As the song progresses, he becomes more desperate, offering to send her letters if she gives him her address, or money if she shares her bank account details. He wishes to start the next year “bien cabrón,” meaning awesome, with her and a blunt. He compliments her killer look and promises her luxurious gifts like a Banshee (ATV), Gucci, Givenchy, and a cute dog, showing his willingness to do anything for her. Even a mariachi serenade is on the table. He humorously compares himself to Itachi, a character from the anime Naruto, cementing his commitment and readiness to transform for her.
The track concludes with a switch to Japanese, saying he wants to have sex but only with her, and asking where she is, which is a nod to the song’s title and his willingness to travel anywhere for her.
