: The song uses gasoline as a metaphor for what fuels the party—the music itself and the excitement of the motor-driven lifestyle. Musical Composition The Beat: The song uses a signature "Dembow" rhythm.

Producers used "plucks" (short, staccato sounds) and a Phrygian scale , which is common in Middle Eastern music, to create its aggressive and infectious tone.

In 2023, it became the first reggaeton song inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry . Lyric Breakdown & Meaning

The hook was inspired by a phrase Yankee heard being shouted at girls in the streets of Puerto Rico: "¡Cómo le gusta la gasolina!" .

: This translates to "She likes gasoline." It refers to a woman who enjoys the fast-paced nightlife, flashy cars, and the "energy" of reggaeton music.