Romeo Santos and Prince Royce close out their surprise joint album with La Última Bachata, a gut-punch finale on Better Late Than Never that dropped November 28, 2025, through Sony Music Latin, and it lands like one last sway in a dimly lit room, the kind where you hold on knowing the song’s about to end.
These two have carried bachata on their backs for years, Romeo from his Aventura days scripting heartbreak anthems, Royce blending it with pop to pull in new crowds, and this track feels like them handing over the torch with grace. It’s pure emotional bachata at heart, with güira scrapes and nylon guitar plucks building that intimate pulse, but they weave in bolero whispers and a touch of vintage warmth for something timeless. Romeo takes the lead on verses about facing down a terminal diagnosis, asking for one final dance amid the hospital beeps, while Royce layers in those bilingual pleas—dance, hold me tight, tomorrow I’ll be gone—that hit bilingual crowds right in the chest.
The lyrics unpack denial’s sharp edge: her promising miracles he can’t fight, memories that won’t fade, and a shoutout in the outro to icons gone too soon like Selena, Michael Jackson, Jenni Rivera, Prince, Yoskar Sarante, and Rubby Pérez. They recorded it in those marathon sessions in the Dominican Republic and New York, keeping the whole album under wraps—no leaks, no singles—just raw feeling poured into every note.
Better Late Than Never isn’t some quick cash grab; it’s 13 tracks of these Bronx-born bachateros finally linking up after years of fan begs, mixing classic romance with R&B detours and Afrobeat flair. It opens with the moody title track, rolls through jealousy-fueled bops like Lokita Por Mí and lovesick Dardos, and dips into palo on Ay San Miguel for that Caribbean nod. Only one guest spot, Dalvin La Melodía on Menor, tying generations together, with the rest all them trading verses on themes of love’s mess and second chances. Co-written mostly by Romeo, with Royce on four, it clocks around 50 minutes of that signature blend: poetic pain meets modern shine. They previewed it live at a packed Madison Square Garden listening party on November 26, two days before drop, and fans lost it.
This lands at a peak for both: Romeo, 44, fresh off his Formula tour extensions that sold out arenas worldwide, and Royce, 36, riding high from his pop-bachata crossovers that keep him on global playlists. Teaming up feels like legacy work, them owning the genre they shaped while nodding to its roots, especially as newer voices like Dalvin step in. It’s proof bachata’s not just surviving—it’s evolving on their terms.
Dive into the La Última Bachata lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Better Late Than Never tracks for more of Romeo Santos & Prince Royce’s timeless ache.
| Lead Vocals | Romeo Santos & Prince Royce |
| Songwriter | Romeo Santos |
| Music Producer | Romeo Santos |
| Label | Sony Music Entertainment Latin & I Love Amiguita |
| Mastering Engineer | Dave Kutch |
| Mixing Engineer | Mikaelin “Blue” Bluespruce |
| Release Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Song Language | Spanish |
| Copyright © | Sony Music Entertainment Latin & I Love Amiguita |
| Translation | La Última Bachata (English Translation) by Romeo Santos & Prince Royce |
Lyrics of La Última Bachata by Romeo Santos & Prince Royce
[Verso 1: Prince Royce & Romeo Santos]
Se Acerca A Decirme “Adiós”, Y Quieres Ponerle Una Curita Al Cáncer
No, No Sigas Fingiendo Amor, Te Ves Hermosa Hasta Nerviosa
Haciendo Bromas
La Voz Se Me Va, Escalofríos, Sudor, Tengo Una Solicitud
Mi Último Baile Lo Quiero En Tus Brazos, Yo Camino Lento Hacia La Luz
Que El Hospital Se Haga Un Club, Baila Al Paso, Dame Un Beso Apasionado
Que Me Duelan Los Huesos, Una Última Bachata Antes De Mi Sueño Eterno [Coro: Prince Royce & Romeo Santos, Ambos]
Me Parece Mentira, Que Te Creas La Mentira
Yo Frágil Delirando, Tú Prometes Un Milagro
Y No Es Que Dudo De Tu Fe Ni Convicción
Pero Tampoco Deseo Pelearme Con Dios
Que Nos Amamos Tanto, Dices Que Nos Falta Tanto
Solo Este Momento Importa, Porque La Vida Es Corta
En Tu Memoria Los Recuerdos No Se Borran
Abrázame Fuerte, Que Quizás Me Quedan Horas [Post-coro: Prince Royce & Romeo Santos]
Dance, Hold Me Tight, We’ll Dance Through The Night, Ooh
Let’s Dance To Our Song ’cause Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone, Ooh
Dance, Hold Me Tight, Baby, Dance One Last Dance
Amor, No Me Sueltes
Dance, Hold Me Tight, Baby, Dance One Last Dance
No Le Temo A La Muerte [Interludio: Romeo Santos & Prince Royce]
That’s Class Right There
Ah-ah, Woh
Uh-uh, Woh, Woh
En Este Caso No Me Quiero Morir
Escucha Las Palabras [Pre-coro: Romeo Santos]
Que El Hospital Se Haga Un Club, Baila Al Paso, Dame Un Beso Apasionado
Que Me Duelan Los Huesos (Mmm), Una Última Bachata Antes De Mi Sueño Eterno [Coro: Prince Royce & Romeo Santos]
Me Parece Mentira, Que Te Creas La Mentira
Yo Frágil Delirando, Tú Prometes Un Milagro
Y No Es Que Dudo De Tu Fe Ni Convicción
Pero Tampoco Deseo Pelearme Con Dios
Que Nos Amamos Tanto, Dices Que Nos Falta Tanto
Solo Este Momento Importa, Porque La Vida Es Corta
En Tu Memoria Los Recuerdos No Se Borran
Abrázame Fuerte, Que Quizás Me Quedan Horas [Post-coro: Prince Royce & Romeo Santos]
Dance, Hold Me Tight, We’ll Dance Through The Night, Ooh
Let’s Dance To Our Song ’cause Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone, Ooh
Dance, Hold Me Tight, Baby, Dance One Last Dance
Amor, No Me Sueltes
Dance, Hold Me Tight, Baby, Dance One Last Dance
No Le Temo A La Muerte
[Outro: Romeo Santos & Prince Royce, Ambos]
(Dance, Hold Me Tight, We’ll Dance Through The Night, Ooh)
Recuerden, No Es Lo Mismo Estar Vivo Que Vivir La Vida
(Let’s Dance To Our Song ’cause Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone, Ooh)
And Life’s Too Fragile, Too Short
Y No Te Avisa Cuándo Será Tu Última Carcajada
(Dance, Hold Me Tight, We’ll Dance Through The Night, Ooh)
El Último Beso O Ese Último Adiós
Too Many Icons Have Gone Too Soon
(Let’s Dance To Our Song ’cause Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone, Ooh)
Selena
Michael Jackson
Jenni Rivera
Prince
Yoskar Sarante
(Dance, Hold Me Tight, We’ll Dance Through The Night, Ooh)
Y Nuestro Querido, Rubby Pérez
Sincerely, Rest In Peace
Let’s Dance To Our Song ’cause Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone
