28. Bad Bunny, DtMF
This song weaves together sweet nostalgia and sad regret for a lost love—or is it a loved one who has died?—wishing he had taken more photos of the beloved when he had the chance, but also savoring a beautiful sunset, a day spent with his grandfather playing dominoes, and his friends. As the song progresses, he drinks and gets sentimental, telling his friends how much he loves them, urging them to get together for a picture. He ends, “We're no longer about the flashy stuff and chains / We're here for the things that are truly worth it.”
Bad Bunny, “DtMF,” written by Bad Bunny, MAG, JULiA LEWiS, Scotty Dittrich and Tyler Spry, 2025. A better translation is available on Genius.com.
This post is part of Music 100, a love letter to songs. 100 words on 100 songs in 100 days, running from Groundhog Day through May 31, 2025. Inspired by my MFAH 100 project.
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