No hay ley literally translates to "there is no law". It's the powerful and rebellious title of this song by Kali Uchis.
In the lyrics, she uses this phrase as a central theme to declare that in love, there are no rules to follow and no one else's judgment matters. It's a memorable expression of freedom and liberation, encouraging listeners to love who they want, however they want, without restrictions.
Kali Uchis kicks this song off with a simple, powerful idea: love doesn't follow anyone's rules. The title itself, "NO HAY LEY," means "there is no law," and she makes it clear she's talking about love. She sings about a relationship that other people judge, saying, "Dicen que no es normal / Pero me da igual" (They say it's not normal / But I don't care). She doesn't waste time worrying about what anyone thinks.
Instead, she focuses on the intense physical connection she has with her partner. She's not shy about what she wants, singing about being "Tempted to touch bajo la mini falda" (Tempted to touch under the miniskirt) and how all the criticism just sounds like "la-da-di-da-da-do" to her. The song is a confident celebration of desire and ignoring outside judgment, insisting that if a connection feels right, then it is right.
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.