Puerto Rican rapper Residente released his new single, “Ron en el Piso”, on January 14. The song, produced by Tainy, is an introspective reflection on the passage of time, nostalgia and loss.
The track begins with a description of Residente’s golden years, when he was a rising star. However, the artist soon acknowledges that those times are behind him. “Not that I’m offended, but I feel old,” he raps. “When the chamaquito’ now call me ‘legend'”.
In the chorus, Residente reflects on everything he has experienced so far. “This is about what we are, what we were,” he sings. “Por to’ lo que tenemo’, por to’ lo que tuvimo'”.
The second verse of the song is even more introspective. Residente talks about the loss of his cousin, a subject he had already touched on in his song “Antes que el mundo se acabe”. “This one goes for my cousin, for the turns we took,'” he raps. “Now I laugh because we don’t say goodbye'”.
The track ends with an image of Residente drinking rum in solitude. “Till the sun rises that lifts me up,” he sings. “Today I drink until my throat burns.”
“Ron en el Piso” is a mature and personal song by Residente. The theme is a reflection on the passage of time, nostalgia and loss. The song has been well received by Residente’s fans, who have praised its honesty and depth.
The song is dedicated to Residente’s cousin, who passed away in 2021.
The title of the song refers to a common Puerto Rican custom of spilling rum on the ground in memory of loved ones who have passed away.
The music video for the song was directed by René Pérez, Residente himself.
