Escapamos is the past tense of the verb escapar, which means "to escape". It's a word that immediately suggests a story of adventure and secrecy.
In the song, the singer recalls a memory, "cuando nos escapamos de niños" (when we escaped as children). This phrase paints a vivid picture of youthful, forbidden love, hinting at a deep history that makes their current secret relationship even more compelling.
This song is about a secret and complicated love. The singer tells us that "Nadie sabe del amor que tenemos tú y yo" (Nobody knows about the love we have), and that other people think "es tan fácil decir adiós" (it's so easy to say goodbye). But it's not easy at all. There's a deep history here, going all the way back to when they were kids and "nos escapamos de niños" (we ran away as kids).
Even with that history, something bad has happened. The singer is torn. They close their eyes and can see them "enamorados" (in love), but they can't forget the past. They ask, "¿Cómo te explico que no quiero verte aquí?" (How do I explain that I don't want to see you here?), showing a desire to push the person away. But in the end, the feeling of love is too strong. The song finishes with a promise: "Sabes que siempre puedes regresar a mí / Yo estoy aquí / Esperándote a ti" (You know you can always come back to me / I'm here / Waiting for you).
Yahritza y Su Esencia is an American regional Mexican trio from Yakima Valley, Washington, blending traditional ranchera sounds with urban sierreño rhythms. Comprising siblings Yahritza Martínez (vocals, acoustic guitar), Armando "Mando" Martínez (twelve-string guitar), and Jairo Martínez (acoustic bass), the band burst onto the scene in 2022.
Their breakout hit "Soy el Único," written by Yahritza at just fourteen, climbed the Billboard Global 200 and earned them recognition at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, with nominations for Best New Artist and Best Norteño Album. Yahritza y Su Esencia continues to captivate audiences with their heartfelt lyrics and fresh take on regional Mexican music.