It features a "film within a film" structure. While the cameras roll, they are passionate lovers; when the director calls "cut," the glamour fades into behind-the-scenes arguments and tension.
The lyrics reference a past attempt at a relationship that didn't quite work out ( Hace mucho tiempo lo intentamos / Y no se dio bien la cosa ), but acknowledge a lingering, undeniable spark. Anitta, Maluma - El Que Espera
The video has a glamorous, old-Hollywood-meets-modern-Latin-pop aesthetic, featuring scenes in luxury cars and on elaborate film sets. It features a "film within a film" structure
"El Que Espera" is a sultry collaboration between Brazilian superstar and Colombian reggaeton icon Maluma , released in August 2022 as part of the deluxe version of Anitta's album, Versions of Me . The track marks the fifth time the two have worked together, further cementing the popular "Malunitta" fan pairing. Song Meaning and Themes Song Meaning and Themes Watch the official music
Watch the official music video to see the duo's cinematic chemistry in action: