Better Late Than Never Lyrics – Romeo Santos & Prince Royce

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce finally make good on years of fan whispers with Better Late Than Never, their joint album that dropped yesterday, November 28, 2025, on Sony Music Latin, and the title track kicks it off like a long-overdue apology you didn’t know you needed, all smooth guitar plucks and that bilingual ache that pulls at the heartstrings.

These two Bronx boys with Dominican blood have been circling each other in the bachata world forever—Romeo laying the foundation with Aventura’s raw emotion, Royce injecting pop shine to pull in new crowds—but this collab feels like the missing chapter. The opener sets a confessional tone, Romeo trading verses with Royce over classic bongos and güira that swell into a full emotional wave, blending their voices in that seamless way that makes you forget it’s the first time.

It’s got Romeo owning his past screw-ups, sliding into DM apologies and house visits when blocks hit, while Royce brings the fresh plea for one more shot, all wrapped in themes of growth too late but real enough to fight for. The bridge hits hardest, that unconditional love plea turning into a promise she’s still his, with production that nods to their roots but keeps it modern, no over-the-top flair, just space for the lyrics to breathe.

This track anchors the 13-song set, mostly penned by Romeo with Royce chipping in on four, clocking around 50 minutes of pure bachata evolution—from heartbreak slow-burns to desire-fueled ups, with just one guest spot from rising kid Dalvin La Melodía on “Menor” to bridge generations. The whole thing’s a love letter to the genre they both shaped, exploring vulnerability without losing the romance that made them kings and princes.

Romeo’s been quiet after wrapping that massive Aventura reunion tour earlier this year, soaking up family time before jumping back in, while Royce has kept the flame lit with pop crossovers that keep him stadium-ready. At this point, both in their 30s and 40s, it’s like they’re handing off the crown while reminding everyone why bachata still rules the slow dance. They even teased an international tour to follow, promising a shared setlist that weaves their hits into one ride.

X lit up after that secret Madison Square Garden listening party two nights ago, with clips of the crowd losing it over the opener and folks calling it the bachata event of the decade, blending old-school nostalgia with that fresh spark we didn’t see coming.

Dive into the Better Late Than Never lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Better Late Than Never tracks for more of Romeo Santos and Prince Royce’s timeless romance.