Hello, What’s Up Lyrics Translation — Swingkete Vol. 1 – Maratón | Christian Alicea

Christian Alicea brings a playful mix of swing and tropical rhythms in ‘Hello, What’s Up.’ The artist writes lyrics that describe a charming yet language-barrier-filled romance. Eliot Feliciano and the team compose a lively melody that matches the story’s lighthearted tone.

Hello, What's Up Lyrics Translation — Swingkete Vol. 1 - Maratón | Christian Alicea
Released: February 20, 2025

Hello, What’s Up

Christian Alicea • From “Swingkete Vol. 1 – Maratón”

Lyricist
Christian Alicea, Eliot Feliciano, Jay Dary Castillo, Jorge Luis Chacin Martinez, Urales Vargas
Composer
Christian Alicea, Eliot Feliciano, Jay Dary Castillo, Jorge Luis Chacin Martinez, Urales Vargas, Dj Buddha, Eliot El Mago D Oz

Hello, What’s Up Lyrics Meaning Christian Alicea | Swingkete Vol. 1 – Maratón

The musician tells the story of a man smitten with a girl who only speaks English. A key line, ‘Baby, you can see, even though I’m not ready, I’ll try my best to be with you,’ captures his determination to bridge the gap. Ice cream dates and studio visits add a sweet touch to their connection.

La chica que ando conociendo me tiene encantadoThe girl I’m getting to know has me completely charmed.
Pero solo habla inglés y es un detalle maloBut she only speaks English, and that’s a bit of a problem.
Me hice amigo ‘el traductor, pero ya está cansadoI’ve become friends with the translator, but he’s already tired,
Porque siempre que yo hablo con ella lo ando molestandobecause every time I talk to her, I’m always bothering him.
Hello, what’s up?Hello, what’s up?
How are you? ¿Cómo estás?How are you? How are you doing?
Hello, what’s up?Hello, what’s up?
How are you? ¿Cómo estás?How are you? How are you doing?
Todo a distancia y todavía no la he vistoIt’s all long-distance and I haven’t even seen her yet.
Si es el idioma y es por ella yo me activoIf it’s about the language and it’s for her, I’ll step up.
Baby, you can see, aunque yo no esté listoBaby, you can see, even though I’m not ready,
Try my best para estar contigoI’ll try my best to be with you.
Los domingos pal’ estudio conmigoOn Sundays, you’re coming to the studio with me.
Cuando salgamos nos comemo’ un heladitoWhen we leave, we’ll go grab an ice cream.
Aunque no entiendas lo que yo te digoEven if you don’t understand what I’m saying to you,
You’re for me, yo pa’ tiyou’re for me, and I’m for you.
Hello, what’s up?Hello, what’s up?
How are you? ¿Cómo estás?How are you? How are you doing?
Hello, what’s up?Hello, what’s up?
How are you? ¿Cómo estás?How are you? How are you doing?
WuhWuh!
Ali-AliceaAli-Alicea.
Swingkete‘Swingkete’ ‘a fusion of tropical rhythms’.
Swing y piqueteSwing and ‘piquete’ ‘a stylish flair’.
El Mago d OzThe Wizard of Oz.
Bu-Bu-Bu’Bu-Bu-Bu’.
BuddahBuddah.
YehYeah.
HelloHello.
Hello, hello, helloHello, hello, hello.
What’s up?What’s up?
What’s up, baby?What’s up, baby?
How are you?How are you?
Que ¿dónde estás? Que yo voy pa’ alláWhere are you? Because I’m headed your way.
¿Cómo estás?How are you doing?
Que donde estés, yo te voy a buscarWherever you are, I’m going to find you.
HelloHello.
Ay, eyAy, hey.
What’s up?What’s up?
Oh, eh-ehOh, eh-eh.
How are you?How are you?
Mami, how are you?Honey, how are you?
¿Cómo estás?How are you doing?
I love, I love you, babyI love, I love you, baby.
Ah, la, la, la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la-laAh, la, la, la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la-la.
Ali-AliceaAli-Alicea.
WuhWuh!
Esto es pa’ que entiendas lo que es swingkete, ¿oíste?This is so you’ll understand what ‘swingkete’ ‘a fusion of tropical rhythms’ is, do you hear me?
Ali’Ali’.

Hello, What’s Up Music Video

The English lyrics of ‘Hello, What’s Up’ highlight the effort to overcome language barriers for love. The track from ‘Swingkete Vol. 1 – Maratón’ combines swing and tropical beats for a feel-good vibe.