Perjudicarte means "to harm you" or "to damage you." It's a strong verb that goes beyond simple hurt, implying a more significant, lasting negative impact.
In the song, Karol G uses this word to express her concern about entering a relationship when she's not emotionally ready. She sings, "Y por lo mismo no quiero perjudicarte" (And for that very reason, I don't want to harm you), showing her self-awareness and desire to protect the other person from potential heartbreak due to her own unresolved issues. It highlights a mature and empathetic perspective on love.
This song is all about hitting the pause button on a new romance, but for a really good reason. KAROL G is telling a new guy, "Bebé, yo te quiero / Pero por ahora / No estoy disponible" (Baby, I love you / But for now / I'm not available). It's not that she doesn't like him; it's that she's dealing with a broken heart from a past relationship. She's worried about hurting him in return, explaining that when someone's heart is broken, they often end up breaking someone else's.
Instead of jumping into something new, she asks him to just hold onto his feelings for her for a little while: "Téngamelo ahí" (Keep it there for me). She promises that once she's healed, they can be together. Then Drake comes in with a super direct verse, basically describing his ideal woman... and it's KAROL G! He raps, "I want a face just like Carolina / And I want a waist just like Carolina," using her real name. It's a fun contrast to her cautious approach; she’s asking for patience while he's making it clear she's exactly who he's waiting for.
Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, is a Colombian singer-songwriter born on February 14, 1991, in Medellín, Colombia. She is regarded as one of the most influential artists in reggaeton and urban pop, with a career spanning since 2006. Karol G has earned numerous awards including a Grammy, six Latin Grammys, and five Billboard Music Awards.
Karol G rose to international fame with hits like "Ahora Me Llama", "Tusa", and her record-breaking album Mañana Será Bonito, the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. She blends reggaeton, urban pop, and Latin R&B with powerful vocals and empowering lyrics. Beyond music, Karol G is recognized for breaking barriers for women in Latin urban music and continues to shape the genre worldwide.