Empavan comes from the verb empavar, which means 'to bring bad luck' or 'to jinx'. It's a colloquial and somewhat unique word that isn't heard in every song, making it quite memorable.
In the context of the song, the artist sings, "Porque hay unas que empavan" (Because there are some that bring bad luck). This line contrasts with finding someone who brings good fortune, highlighting the idea that some people can negatively impact your life, while others bring blessings.
Have you ever been completely fooled by someone, only to realize later that their bad actions actually led you to something amazing? That's exactly what Yeison Jimenez and Silvestre Dangond are singing about in "Gracias a Ti"!
The song kicks off with the singer realizing he was totally played: "No puede ser que hasta hoy y yo me enterara que fue tu culpa y tu culpabas al destino" [It can't be that only today I found out it was your fault and you blamed destiny]. He's pretty mad, saying she planned to mess with him from the start and even tried to burn his soul! But here's the twist: all that pain pushed him to find someone incredible. He sings, "Gracias a ti yo me encontré a esta belleza que cambia el mundo, lo voltea y lo endereza" [Thanks to you I found this beauty who changes the world, turns it upside down and sets it straight]. It's a fantastic, slightly sassy way of saying, "Thanks for being terrible, because now I'm with someone way better!"