Malgastar means 'to waste' or 'to squander'. It's a strong verb that conveys a sense of regret and futility, making it more impactful than a simpler word for 'waste'.
In the song, the singer asks, "¿De qué me sirve malgastar mi voz?" (What good is it for me to waste my voice?). This highlights his frustration and the realization that his efforts to call out to his lost love are in vain, adding a layer of emotional depth to the lyrics.
Ever had a breakup you just can't shake? That's the heart of this song. Morat and Danna Paola sing about that awful feeling when you know a relationship is over, but you can't stop thinking about it. The singer is haunted by memories, especially late at night. There's a constant battle in their head: "Una parte de mí no va a dejarlo entrar / Y la otra parte le abre la ventana" (One part of me won't let it in / And the other part opens the window for it). They're convinced they'll never find a love like this again, so what's the point in trying to forget?
The singer even admits the breakup was their fault, but knows begging is useless. They ask, "¿de qué me sirve malgastar mi voz / Si vas a perdonarme y no vas a volver?" (what's the use of wasting my voice / If you're going to forgive me but not come back?). While their friends tell them to be patient and test their ex with absence, the singer feels like this is a terrible game. Instead, they keep looking for what they've lost, feeling completely foolish, repeating, "Como un idiota sigo buscando" (Like an idiot, I keep searching).
The four of Morat met at school in Bogotá, Colombia, and were playing as Malta by late 2011, renamed before the first record. Juan Pablo Isaza sings and plays guitar, Juan Pablo Villamil plays the banjo that gives their pop its country tilt, and the Vargas brothers hold the bottom end, Simón on bass and Martín on percussion.
They broke out in 2015, first on Paulina Rubio's "Mi nuevo vicio" and then with their own "Cómo te atreves". Sobre el amor y sus efectos secundarios (2016) led to Balas perdidas (2018), a number one in Spain and Mexico with "Besos en guerra" alongside Juanes plus "No se va", which Grupo Frontera's 2022 cover turned into their most-streamed song. ¿A dónde vamos? (2021) and Si ayer fuera hoy (2022) followed, then Ya es mañana (2025), their first Latin Grammy winner, for Best Pop/Rock Album. Its tour opened with six nights at Bogotá's Movistar Arena in August 2026, and a May 2026 duet with Silvestre Dangond, "Lo poco que yo quiero", previews a second volume.