Valentina Lyrics English (Translation) — Ale Acosta

Ale Acosta writes and composes ‘Valentina,’ a song that mixes traditional folk with modern Latin rhythms. The poet describes a heartfelt love story through the metaphor of a flower and a dove. The tune features Alejandro Acosta Morales and Ruben Montes collaborating to create a melody that feels both nostalgic and lively.

Valentina Lyrics English (Translation) — Ale Acosta
Released: May 8, 2025

Valentina

Ale Acosta

Lyricist
Alejandro Acosta Morales
Composer
Alejandro Acosta Morales, Ruben Montes

Valentina Lyrics English Translation by Ale Acosta

Alejandro Acosta Morales mentions a ‘flower of all flowers’ rising up, symbolizing a love that grows stronger with time. The lyrics mention a young girl planting grapevines in Tacoronte, adding a touch of rural charm. The narrator confesses, ‘I don’t know how to dance El Baile del Vivo,’ showing vulnerability and honesty.

Arriba, arriba flor de las floresRise up, rise up, flower of all flowers,
Que yo me muero por tus amoresfor I’m dying for your love.
Arriba, arriba y arriba iremosUpward, upward, and upward we’ll go,
Que ena llegando descansaremosfor upon arrival, we’ll take our rest.
Japalajapa paloma miaJapalajapa, my little dove,
Japalajajapa que viene el diajapalajajapa, for the day is coming.
La Tacoronte va una algorinaTo Tacoronte goes a young girl,
Plantando parras pa’ tener vinaplanting grapevines to have a vineyard.
Arriba, arriba y arriba vamosUpward, upward, and upward we’re going,
Que ena llegando pues descansamosfor upon arrival, well then, we’ll rest.
El baile del vivo no lo se bailarI don’t know how to dance ‘El Baile del Vivo’,
Que si lo supiera ya estuviera allaif I knew how, I’d already be there.
Toca vivito pausadamentePlay the ‘vivito’ rhythm slowly,
Aunque no bailes me gusta el verteeven if you don’t dance, I love seeing you.
Arriba, arriba y arriba iremosUpward, upward, and upward we’ll go,
Que ena llegando descansaremosfor upon arrival, we’ll take our rest.
El baile del vivo no lo se bailarI don’t know how to dance ‘El Baile del Vivo’,
Que si lo supiera ya estuviera allaif I knew how, I’d already be there.
Japalajapa paloma miaJapalajapa, my little dove,
Japalajajapa que viene el diajapalajajapa, for the day is coming.

Valentina Music Video

If you want to understand ‘Valentina,’ the lyrics celebrate love through the imagery of nature and dance. The song in Spanish mixes folk traditions with a modern beat, making it a unique blend of old and new.