JC Reyes and J Balvin join forces in ‘RESTAS O SUMAS’, a track from the album VIVIR PA’ QUEDARSE. The musician duo also pens the lyrics, blending their thoughts into a rhythmic narrative. They collaborate with producers Big Papa313, Cozy, and Black Culture to craft this vibrant tune.
Released: November 13, 2025
RESTAS O SUMAS
J Balvin | Jc Reyes • From “VIVIR PA’ QUEDARSE”
VIVIR PA’ QUEDARSE’s RESTAS O SUMAS Spanish Lyrics English Meaning
J Balvin sings about a tumultuous relationship, mixing metaphors of alcohol and hangovers with the chaos of arguments. The lyricist writes, ‘I’m the alcohol, you’re the hangover,’ suggesting a love that is intoxicating yet punishing. Envy and threats add a raw edge to the story, with household echoes of conflict.
(Oh-oh, si restas o suma’, ma)(Oh-oh, if you subtract or add, girl)
(Si restas o suma’, si restas o suma’)(If you subtract or add, if you subtract or add)
(Se escuchan grito’ dentro ‘e la casa)(Screams are heard inside the house)
(Todo’ saben qué pasa)(Everyone knows what’s happening)
(Envidia má’ amenaza’, yeah)(Envy and more threats, yeah)
Libre a las 2, ya que me conoce’Free at 2 am, since you know me
Porque no te saco de mi menteBecause I can’t get you out of my mind
Me encantas túI’m really into you
Quiero saber más de tiI want to know more about you
No digas que noDon’t say no
Peleamo’, nadie se mataWe fight, but nobody dies
Te cuido, tú me atacasI look after you, you attack me
Yo alcohol, tú eres la resaca, yeahI’m the alcohol, you’re the hangover, yeah
Se escuchan grito’ dentro ‘e la casaScreams are heard inside the house
Todo’ saben qué pasaEveryone knows what’s happening
Envidia má’ amenaza’, yeahEnvy and more threats, yeah
Dime si restas o suma’, maTell me if you subtract or add, girl
Si restas o suma’, maIf you subtract or add, girl
Si restas o suma’, si restas o suma’If you subtract or add, if you subtract or add
Dime si restas o suma’, si restas o suma’Tell me if you subtract or add, if you subtract or add
Si restas o suma’, no sea’ así, yahIf you subtract or add, don’t be like that, yeah
Yo sé que me ama’, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah, yahI know you love me, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah, yeah
Soy tu pai, tú mi mai, tú mi maiI’m your man, you’re my girl, you’re my girl
Como esto’ anillos, tú quedas de mi size (De mi size)Like these rings, you’re just my size (My size)
Yo soy de verda’ aunque me vea’ así de rulay (Así de rulay)I’m for real even if I look this wild (This wild)
Cara y cuerpecito sigue estando en su primeYour face and body are still in their prime
Mami, no te doble’, tú sabes la que hayMami, don’t fold, you know how it is
Tú tienes un brillo que ni las estrellas tienenYou’ve got a glow that even the stars don’t have
Te queda bien el vestido, cómo no con esos genesThat dress looks good on you, and why wouldn’t it with those genes,
Su color el amarillo, ya no me complico, ¿cómo te explico?Her color’s yellow, I’m not overcomplicating it, how do I explain?
Que aunque la he pasado mal, me quedo en casa pensando en tiThat even though I’ve had a hard time, I stay home thinking of you
Ya son diez temas, empezar de nuevo no está bien pa’ ti (Nah, nah)It’s been ten songs already, starting over isn’t right for you (No, no)
Pero si lo intento, puede’ ser feli’But if I try, you could be happy
Sé que jugué con fuego y me quemé aquíI know I played with fire and I got burned here
Solo y triste aquí (Oh-oh)Alone and sad here (Oh-oh)
Peleamo’, nadie se mataWe fight, but nobody dies
Te cuido, tú me atacasI look after you, you attack me
Yo alcohol, tú eres la resaca, yeahI’m the alcohol, you’re the hangover, yeah
Se escuchan gritos dentro ‘e la casaScreams are heard inside the house
Todo’ saben qué pasaEveryone knows what’s happening
Envidia má’ amenaza’, yeahEnvy and more threats, yeah
Dime si restas o suma’, maTell me if you subtract or add, girl
Si restas o suma’If you subtract or add
Si restas o suma’, si restas o suma’If you subtract or add, if you subtract or add
Dime si restas o suma’, si restas o suma’, maTell me if you subtract or add, if you subtract or add, girl
Si restas o suma’, no sea’ así, yahIf you subtract or add, don’t be like that, yeah
Yo sé que me ama’, ah (JC Reyes)I know you love me, ah (JC Reyes)
Yo sé que me ama’, ah (J Balvin, man)I know you love me, ah (J Balvin, man)
Mami, yo sé que me ama’ (Leggo)Mami, I know you love me (Leggo)
Yo sé que me ama’ (Uh, música de calle)I know you love me (Uh, street music)
Mami, yo sé que me ama’ (Latino Gang, Gang)Mami, I know you love me (Latino Gang, Gang)
Yo sé que me ama’ (Yah)I know you love me (Yeah)
Ay, yo sé que me ama’Oh, I know you love me
No sea’ así, yah (Okey)Don’t be like that, yeah (Okay)
Yo sé que me a—I know you lo—
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah, yahAh-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah, yeah
Soy tu pai, tú mi mai, tú mi maiI’m your man, you’re my girl, you’re my girl
RESTAS O SUMAS Music Video
What does ‘RESTAS O SUMAS’ mean? The lyrics explore the complexities of a love that persists despite the drama. The song, featuring JC Reyes and J Balvin, is a lively mix of personal confession and Latin beats.