Rauw Alejandro’s “Hayami Hana” Is a Super Candid Look at What Happened With His Ex-Fiancée Rosalía

It's a sad day for Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía stans everywhere, who have been poring over the couple's breakup all over again in the past 24 hours. Last night, Rauw released his newest single, “Hayami Hana,” without warning, mere weeks after he and Rosalía split up and called off their engagement.

News of the separation initially broke on July 25, and at the time sources confirmed to People that the musicians had “agreed” to part ways “despite the love and respect” they have for one another. It was a devastating blow to the singers' supporters, who had been over the moon when they officially announced their engagement via the self-shot music video for the single “Beso” off of their collaborative album in March 2023.

Here it is just in case you wanna relive much, much happier times *cries*:

Fast-forward to last night when Rauw released “Hayami Hana” exclusively on YouTube (and promoted it on his Instagram Story), and fans were quick to parse through the lyrics, which were laden with references to Rauw's former relationship with Rosalía.

Now, how do we know for sure the song was inspired by the Spanish artist? Well, let's start off with the fact he not-so-subtly calls out his “motomami”—a popular moniker Rosalía often goes by—and the tattoo he has of her name on his stomach. Again, not subtle!

Additionally, the single references the breakup news that came to light just last month, after which Rauw denied the subsequent rumors he'd cheated on his former fianceé. On the track, the celeb again attempts to clear his name and insists that Rosalía always had the password to his phone (which doesn't really do anything to calm my skeptical Gemini moon, but whatevs).

One thing the track *does* succeed in, though, is pointing to an alleged reason for the breakup since, other than the cheating allegations, fans have been clueless about what went down. Essentially, Rauw points to his and Rosalía's celebrity status and busy touring schedules, musing that “the life we lead isn’t for everyone,” and mentioning the toll the “press, social media, peer pressure” and being apart from one another took on them.

Oh, and we're also clued in to who dumped who, after Rauw claims that leaving Rosalía was “never an option” for him and he would give up his money and fame just to wake up next to her again. Elsewhere in the song, he even insists, “I will finish our little house in case you come back.”

Rauw gushes, “All of my songs are for you since [one of his first hit albums] Afrodisíaco” and ponders, “How could I forget your kisses after 'That Nap'”—a song he famously wrote for Rosalía—towards the end of the track. And to top it all off, the name of the song itself culls major inspo from Japan, which the Spanish celeb has always loved. Additionally, the word “hayami” means “rare beauty,” while “hana” means “flower,” which, helloooooooo, obvi ties back to Rosalía, whom Rauw always used to call “Rosi.” 🥀

Anyway, now that I've basically presented a whole entire dissertation on the meaning of this song (you're welcome), check out the lyric video for “Hayami Hana” below and learn the lyrics yourself:

English Lyrics - “Hayami Hana”

[Intro]
In case we never speak again
And my favorite eyes don't look at me again
I'm doing this, if you ever want to reminisce
About your fool, the one who truly loved you
And I won't act tough, I won't play around
Everybody here knows I'll cry for you, I'll miss you
Yes, there's nothing to hide here
But there are a couple things I'd like to get off my chest

[Chorus]
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows, nobody knows shit
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows, nobody knows
They act like they know, know shit

[Verse 1]
We've argued, I struggle to express myself
You know еverything that I lack in
I've also had to put up with some of your things
But I nеver thought about leaving
And it's such a shame, couples no longer last, just for a short time
Only a few old couples left, let them tell us their tricks
How can I spend my life staring at the sunrise with you?
And, mami, I don't have an answer to that
But I equally loved your qualities and flaws
Everything gets harder with time
But not a lot of people could've been prepared for this
And I don't blame you, the life we lead is not for everyone
The press, social media, peer pressure
Long distance is tougher, it's easier if we're close
We work non-stop, but to what extent?
Being together, by ourselves
Is worth more than all the money and fame
To wake up and see you by my side
So I don't want to get out of bed

[Verse 2]
Ayy, all of my songs are for you since Afrodisíaco
Everybody knows that, it's no secret
But I can't stop missing how she'd sleep in my arms
I don't know how to stop thinking about that last hug
And if I knew it'd be the last, I wouldn't have let her go
Then perhaps she'd be by my side now
Watching movies, tucked in bed
But this summer I am like the sun, alone

[Verse 3]
I am a lot of things, but not a cheater
She always had my phone's password
This was something beyond my control
My girl made of glass, my paper boat
You were disarmed and I tried to fix you
And although you left far away from me, I stayed
I'm not there anymore, but I want you to know
You're stronger than you think
And I hope someday we can laugh at the past
There are no grudges here, this is not a complaint
'Cause you've given me the best days
That's why I have your name tattooed on my belly, ma'
I gave you everything and I'd do it again
I'll finish our house in case you think of coming back
Today I stop writing to you, not loving you
How could I forget your kisses after "That Nap"?

[Chorus]
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows, nobody knows shit
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows, nobody knows
They act like they know, know shit

[Verse 4]
Last thing: I know you'll be the best artist
I just don't think there is someone else like you
You are the most beautiful cover of all the magazines
I'd know that even if I was blind
'Cause just by listening to your voice
The sea calms down from any torment
Thousands of people would agree
It's not just me and my deep feelings
And, since Los Angeles I knew, she is my MOTOMAMI
What will come next? I'm not sure
But I know that all the GRAMMYs will be yours, hey
They will study your art over time
When others plan, I know that they always take you as an example
And even if they copy you, they will fail in the attempt
Because God only chooses a few with that amount of talent
You are genuine, you are amazing, you are, you are pure joy, eh
You are medicine
You heal my heart
All those nights back at home, dancing to our song
And if life brings me back to you on another occasion
I won't ask fate for an explanation

[Outro]
I am once again left without you here
Damn, baby, I will miss you
I didn't think this would ever end, yeah
I am once again left without you here
I won't stop you this time
I say farewell, hope you do well, yeah
Ayy, ayy-ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy, how it hurts
I say farewell, hope you do well
Ayy, ayy-ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy, how it hurts
I say farewell, hope you do well
Ayy, ayy-ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy, how it hurts
I say farewell, hope you do well
Ayy, ayy-ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy, how it hurts
Oh-ah-ah-ah
Hayami Hana!
Hayami Hana!
Hayami Hana!
Hayami Hana!
Yeah, yeah

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