Vuelve (Ricky Martin song)

Vuelve is a power ballad recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his fourth studio album of the same name (1998). Written by Franco De Vita, and produced by K. C. Porter and Draco Rosa, the song was released as the lead single from the album in January 1998.

The song is a Latin pop ballad with influences from bolero. Lyrically, "Vuelve" speaks of intense longing and desperation for the return of a lost love. The singer pleads for their loved one to come back, emphasizing the profound impact their absence has had on his life. The emotion is heightened by Martin's vocal delivery, which builds in intensity throughout the song.

"Vuelve" was a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States for three weeks. It also charted well in several Latin American and European countries, becoming one of Martin's signature songs and solidifying his status as a major international star. The song's popularity contributed significantly to the overall success of the Vuelve album.

The accompanying music video features Martin performing the song in a dramatic setting, interspersed with scenes depicting the themes of longing and separation conveyed in the lyrics. The video was widely aired on music channels and further boosted the song's popularity.