“DtMF” by Bad Bunny, contributed by Arlette Duran (2025)
The song “DtMF” (Debi tirar mas fotos) which in English translates to “I should have taken more photos” is almost a new anthem to a lot of people’s lives. Bad Bunny in this song sings about how he wishes he would have taken more photos and spent more time with his loved ones. This then became a trend to post a compilation of photos of your loved ones who passed away to accompany this song. Many people feel drawn to the song because they regret not taking enough pictures or wish they had created more memories with those who passed away. Photos not only capture specific moments in time but they also serve as a way to reminisce and remember. This is why so many people are obsessed with taking pictures because their memory will live on forever.
Here is the English translation:
[Intro]
Eh-eh, eh-eh, eh-eh, eh-eh
[Verse 1]
Another beautiful sunset I see in San Juan
Enjoying everything that the departed are missing out on
Enjoying nights like those that don’t come often
That don’t come often
But wanting to go back to the last time
That I looked into your eyes
And to tell you the things I didn’t get to tell you (You look like my crush, haha)
And to take the pictures I didn’t get to take
(Damn, I swear you look so pretty, let me take a picturе of you)
Ayy, my chest feels empty, I got hit hard
My heart is pounding
Tеll me, baby, where are you?
I can meet you there with RoRo, Julito, Krystal
Roy, Edgar, Seba, Óscar, Darnell, and Big Jay, playing batá
Today, we'll leave the streets in chaos
And it’d be amazing if you play the güiro for me
I see your name and it makes me sigh
I don’t know if it’s fireworks or gunshots
My whitey, my cocaine, my kilo
I’m in PR chilling, but
[Chorus]
I should’ve taken more pictures when I had you
I should’ve given you more kisses and hugs whenever I could
Ayy, I hope my people never move away
And if I get drunk today, I hope they help me out
I should’ve taken more pictures when I had you
I should’ve given you more kisses and hugs whenever I could
I hope my people never move away
And if I get drunk today, I hope they help me out
[Verse 2]
Hey, today I'll be with Grandpa all day, playing dominoes
If he asks if I still think about you, I’ll say no
That my time being close to you is over now
It’s over now
Ayy, fire up the machines, I’m going to Santurce
Here, they still drink rum
Check out the girls, damn, mami, how sweet
Today I want to drink, drink, drink
And talk nonsense until I get kicked out
I’m so drunk (I’m so drunk), I’m so drunk (I’m so drunk)
Man, you drive, because even if I’m walking I’m about to crash
I’m so drunk (I’m so drunk), I’m so drunk (I’m so drunk)
Let’s enjoy it because you never know how much time we’ve got left
I should’ve taken more—
[Interlude]
Guys, I love you so much, I really do
Thank you for being here, truly
It’s very important to me that you’re here
Each one of you means so much to me
So, let’s take the picture, come here
Everyone, get in, the whole crew, let’s go
Let’s do it
[Verse 3]
Now Bernie has a baby, and Jan has a girl
We’re no longer about the flashy stuff and chains
We’e here for the things that are truly worth it
Hey, for reggaeton, salsa, bomba, and plena
Check out how mine sounds
[Outro]
I should’ve taken more pictures when I had you
I should’ve given you more kisses and hugs whenever I could
I hope my people never move away
And that you send me more nudes
And if I get drunk today, may Beno help me