Despertando envidias translates to 'arousing envy' or 'stirring up jealousies'. The verb despertar literally means 'to wake up', but it is powerfully used here as a metaphor for awakening intense, dormant emotions in other people.
In this sassy track, Kali Uchis uses the phrase to confidently brush off negative energy. She paints a picture of living her best life and effortlessly 'waking up' the jealousy of her ex and his new partner just by existing.
Ever had someone spread rumors about you? In "Hasta Cuando," Kali Uchis is dealing with exactly that. She calls out someone from her past who is telling people they had a relationship that, according to her, never happened: "¿Qué haces diciéndole a la gente / Que tuvimos relación, cuando eso no pasó?" (What are you doing telling people / we had a relationship, when that didn't happen?). She figures they're just hurt she didn't give them attention and are now obsessed because she's successful and "livin' like a queen." She's completely over it, asking "¿Hasta cuándo tú vas a hablar de mí?" (How long are you going to talk about me?) and adding the final blow: "Si ya ni me acuerdo de ti?" (When I don't even remember you anymore?).
Her response to all this drama is just to brush it off with total confidence. She gives the person permission to lie if it helps them sleep at night, singing, "Paint me as the villain if that makes you feel better." She even brings their new girlfriend into it, suggesting she's just as obsessed and jealous. Kali uses some very bold and funny lines to say that deep down, they both wish they could be her. It's a song all about knowing your own worth and refusing to let people who are envious of your success get to you.
Kali Uchis, born Karly Marina Loaiza on July 17, 1994, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter celebrated for her unique blend of contemporary R&B, neo soul, and Latin music. Growing up with roots in both the United States and Colombia, she learned piano and saxophone in high school and began her music career with the genre-defying mixtape Drunken Babble in 2012.
Uchis gained wider acclaim with her 2015 EP Por Vida and broke through with her debut studio album Isolation in 2018, earning critical praise and notable collaborations. She is known for her smooth vocals and fusion of cultural influences, highlighted by her Grammy-nominated album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otras Cosas) (2020), which cemented her global crossover appeal. With multiple awards, including a Grammy, Kali Uchis continues to captivate audiences with her evocative sound and artistic versatility.