Romeo Santos, Rosalia - El Panuelo Now

They offer to be each other’s "handkerchief" to wipe away tears and find temporary solace "in bed" as a way to "alleviate the sorrows".

During its peak, it earned nearly 10 million audience impressions in the U.S. alone. Romeo Santos, ROSALIA - El Panuelo

It reached #1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart in early 2023. They offer to be each other’s "handkerchief" to

3 or a of ROSALÍA's flamenco-inspired verses? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more It reached #1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart

Two individuals, both "destroyed on the inside" by unrequited love or past betrayals, turn to each other for healing.

The song is a fusion piece that honors the roots of both artists. Santos, who has been a fan of flamenco for years, initially approached ROSALÍA with just a verse, intending to create a "unicorn" track that departed from her previous urban bachata work (like "LA FAMA" with The Weeknd). Bachata fused with flamenco elements.

The title, "El Pañuelo," serves as a central metaphor for providing comfort amidst romantic suffering.