Deshojara comes from the verb deshojar, which literally means to "de-leaf" or "shed leaves" like a plant. It's a beautiful and somewhat rare word that evokes a strong visual image.
In the song, the lyric "Era como si me deshojara" (It was as if I was unraveling/shedding my leaves) is a powerful metaphor. The singer uses it to describe a feeling of losing herself, piece by piece, as if her identity and essence were falling away due to a toxic relationship. It perfectly captures the vulnerability and disintegration she experienced.
In "Lo Que Yo Quería," Puerto Rican singer iLe delivers a powerful message about breaking free from a toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of deception and manipulation. She sings about being metaphorically blindfolded from a hidden danger ("El precipicio que escondías detrás" / The cliff you were hiding) and being consumed by a partner to the point of losing her own identity ("Me consumiste hasta dejarme sin piel" / You consumed me until you left me without skin).
The song is a declaration of reclaiming one's self. After feeling like she was torn apart and had to metaphorically die to be reborn ("no tuve de otra que morir / Pa' que yo misma me resucitara" / I had no choice but to die / So that I could resurrect myself), the singer firmly sets the record straight. The chorus is a direct rejection of the ex-partner's version of reality: "No te creas que me diste / Lo que yo quería" (Don't believe that you gave me / What I wanted). It's a triumphant anthem of self-realization and liberation.