Ingrato translates to "ungrateful" or "thankless". It's a strong word that conveys a sense of regret and self-reproach, making it more impactful than common adjectives.
In "Por Un Beso," the singer uses ingrato to describe himself: "Fui ingrato para entregarlo todo" (I was ungrateful to give my all). This reveals a deep internal conflict where he feels he didn't appreciate or reciprocate the love given, adding a layer of emotional complexity to the song's narrative about a love that wasn't fully realized.
This song is all about falling way too hard for something way too small: just one little kiss on the cheek. The singer says that “por un beso / que no fue en los labios” [for a kiss that wasn’t on the lips] was enough for him to give everything. He admits he was “ingrato / para entregarlo todo / por un beso” [foolish / to give it all / for one kiss], and you can feel him shaking his head at himself. That one “beso en la mejilla” [kiss on the cheek] made him think she felt the same, so he “regalé mi alma” [gave you my soul] and started “soñar despierto” [daydreaming] and feeling completely in love “en cuerpo y alma” [in body and soul].
The painful part is that she never gives him anything more. “No me diste / ningún otro motivo / solo un beso” [you didn’t give me / any other reason / just one kiss], and now he realizes it was “muy poco para estar enamorado” [too little to be in love]. He calls his own hopes “falsas esperanzas” [false hopes], but he can’t just switch his feelings off. He still says “el problema es que te extraño y me haces falta” [the problem is that I miss you and I need you] and “el problema es que te sueño y que te adoro” [the problem is that I dream about you and adore you]. So the song sits in that frustrating place where your head knows it was only one small moment, yet your heart is already all in.
Remmy Valenzuela, born Remigio Alejandro Valenzuela Buelna on October 1, 1990, in Guasave, Sinaloa, is a celebrated Mexican singer, songwriter, and accordionist specializing in regional Mexican music. He initially began his musical journey as a drummer before switching to the accordion at age 13, which became central to his signature sound.
Valenzuela gained recognition with both narcocorridos and romantic tracks, with hits like "Te tocó perder" capturing wide audiences. His 2015 album Mi Vida en Vida earned a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Norteño Album, and he was also nominated for New Artist of the Year at the Latin American Music Awards. Known for his compelling storytelling and heartfelt melodies, Remmy continues to be a rising star in the world of Mexican music.