Marcabas comes from the verb marcar (to mark). The imperfect tense here means it was a repeated action, so it translates to "you used to mark".
In the song, Ivan Cornejo sings, "¿Cómo olvidar los besos que me marcabas?" (How can I forget the kisses you used to mark me with?). He uses this beautiful metaphor to express how her kisses left a deep and permanent emotional imprint on him, making them impossible to forget.
This song is a classic sad-boy anthem about a breakup that's impossible to get over. Ivan Cornejo starts by telling us he fell for a woman who is "en verdad es peligrosa" [truly dangerous]. Why? Because "con su mirada muy fácilmente a todos enamora" [with her gaze, she very easily makes everyone fall in love]. He's not just another guy, though. He remembers the last time he saw her and "sentía mariposas" [felt butterflies]. He was completely hooked.
Now, he's trying to move on, but it's not working. He asks, "¿Cómo piensas que se me va a borrar tan fácil?" [How do you think it's going to be so easy for me to erase?]. He's stuck replaying memories of her kisses and the way she used to dance for him. Even though he knows their "cuento ya llegó a su fin" [story has reached its end], he can't let go. The song ends with him wishing her the best, "aunque no sea conmigo" [even if it's not with me], which is a really sweet but heartbreaking way to accept that it's over.
Iván Cornejo is a dynamic American singer-songwriter born on June 5, 2004, in Riverside, California, with roots that bridge the United States and Mexico. Known for his fresh take on Regional Mexican music, Iván expertly blends traditional sounds with alternative indie and rock influences, a nod to the music his family shared during his upbringing.
Self-taught on guitar through YouTube tutorials, his breakout album Alma Vacía quickly climbed the charts, earning praise from The New York Times and hitting multiple Billboard rankings. His heartfelt songwriting, inspired by personal experiences like his early heartbreak, has connected deeply with audiences, making songs like "Está Dañada" viral sensations. With multiple number-one albums and notable collaborations, Iván Cornejo is a rising star redefining the boundaries of Latin music.