Piché is a colloquial and somewhat informal past tense form of the verb pichar, which means to 'pitch' in baseball. However, in Latin American slang, especially in Puerto Rico where Gocho is from, pichar often means to 'ignore', 'blow off', or 'reject' someone or something.
In the song, the lyric "Tú me buscabas, pero siempre piché" translates to "You were looking for me, but I always blew you off/ignored you." This word is interesting because it uses a common sports term in a completely different, idiomatic way to express regret about past actions, making it unique and memorable.
Casi Un Millón is a joyful confession of finally finding the real deal after testing “almost a million” other possibilities. Gocho and Lenny Tavárez celebrate a love that feels undeserved yet overwhelmingly generous. The singer admits he used to ignore (“piché”) the one who kept calling, but now he realizes that no one protects, cares, or loves him the way this person does. What follows is an honest surrender: he gives his whole heart and even asks to be taught how to love back with the same depth.
Under the catchy reggaetón groove, the lyrics read like a thankful prayer. The storyteller looks in the mirror and can’t believe the new light he sees—it is merely a reflection of the other’s affection. By the end, he drops all pretenses and says, “Here I am, do whatever you want with me.” The core message? True love, once found, makes every past option pale in comparison and inspires a lifelong lesson in reciprocity.