Diablos literally translates to "devils", but in this song, it's used as a dramatic intensifier in questions, just like saying "the hell" or "on earth" in English.
Becky G repeatedly asks, "¿Cómo diablos...?" (How the hell...?) and "¿Por qué diablos...?" (Why the hell...?), demanding answers about why her relationship ended. Learning this word is a great way to understand how Spanish speakers add frustration and emphasis to their questions in everyday conversation.
Becky G is going through a massive heartbreak in this song, and she is not holding back. She opens by saying she has a heartache so bad that "pa' olvidarte / No existen pastillas" [to forget you / there are no pills]. She feels like she's been diagnosed with a lifelong lovesickness. She's completely confused about how her ex could leave, asking him directly, "ÂżPor quĂ© diablos fue que tĂș te fuiste?" [Why the hell did you leave?] especially since she gave him more than he ever asked for.
But this isn't just a sad song. She flips the script from feeling down to feeling defiant. She's tired of being miserable while he seems happy. She decides, "pa' la mierda la melancolĂa" [to hell with melancholy] and starts to reclaim her power. She knows her own worth, declaring, "del uno al diez yo soy un fuckin' cien" [from one to ten, I'm a fuckin' hundred]. The final twist? She calls him out for being unfaithful and says that while they might meet again, he'll never be her official man again because he's an "hijueputa infiel" [unfaithful son of a bitch]. It's a powerful and blunt journey from pain to self-worth.
Becky G, born Rebbeca Marie Gomez on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California, is a dynamic American singer and actress known for blending hip hop, pop, reggaeton, and regional Mexican music. Rising to fame through YouTube covers, her breakthrough came with the hit single "Shower" in 2014, which earned double platinum certification and launched her mainstream career.
With a strong connection to her Mexican heritage, Becky G sings primarily in Spanish and has released critically acclaimed albums such as "Mala Santa" and "Esquemas," both peaking within the top ten of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. She continues to break boundaries in the Latin music scene, earning numerous awards, including American Music Awards and Latin American Music Awards, while also exploring acting and entrepreneurial ventures like her own beauty brand, TreslĂșce Beauty.