St. Tropez Lyrics (English Translation) – J Balvin

St. Tropez (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Just a hype intro, repping Latin pride.

[Chorus]
J Balvin is inviting us into a world of wealth and exclusivity—specifically, the high-end lifestyle of St. Tropez. He flexes his luxury car (likely a BMW F80) and says most people don’t even know about that level. He emphasizes his status by referencing Jeff Bezos and how he got access to elite circles. It’s like saying, “Even though this world is hard to get into, I’m in—and I’m rolling with the top people.” He repeats it to make sure we know this is not beginner-level success.

[Verse 1]
He starts off jokingly telling people to look him up if they don’t know who he is. Then he mentions being in a fancy place where he doesn’t even speak the language, but the staff still treats him like a VIP. He laughs about a Ferrari that only has two seats, so a friend named Jhony has to head home. He drops references to expensive bags like Birkins and makes fun of himself a bit, calling himself “the fat one.” There’s a girl who’s super attractive, likes his style, and lives a wild lifestyle of champagne and weed. The vibe is very party-heavy—they’re throwing a huge celebration, bringing bottles but skipping the fireworks for a chill beach hangout. He doesn’t want too much attention on himself, possibly to avoid controversy or cancel culture. Finally, he flexes again saying there’s no shortage of women around. It’s all about status, fun, and being surrounded by luxury.

[Chorus]
Again, he’s flaunting his entrance into a world that’s hard to access. The car, the exclusivity, and the Bezos reference all shout, “I made it.” He’s repeating this to really drive the point home—he’s not just visiting St. Tropez, he belongs there now, and most people wouldn’t even understand this lifestyle.

[Verse 2]
Balvin says he might not look like others at the top, but he’s there—he’s winning. The songs people vibe to were all made in the studio with real effort. Even when things seem easy, they’ve got depth. He mentions still wearing Yeezys and even has custom Jordans, showing off his influence in fashion. He brought back his friend Johnny and got flashy grills just to make haters mad. He’s taking shots at people who have a “brand” but no real soul behind it. The last line seems to honor someone named Alessio, possibly a friend or collaborator who passed away.

[Outro]
He’s wrapping up by celebrating being in St. Tropez and reminding us who he is—J Balvin, repping Latino pride. He calls himself and his crew “the business,” meaning they run things wherever they go. They’re new in this upscale scene, but they’re already owning it. The repeated “nea” feels like slang or a shoutout to his people, a fun and catchy way to end on a proud, cultural note.