Asqueroso literally means "disgusting" or "gross". While it can describe an object, in this song, it's used to refer to a person, specifically a man.
Kali Uchis uses this strong word to describe an unwanted man who approaches the listener while dancing. The lyrics advise: "Y si un asqueroso viene y empieza a hablar, dile 'La música está fuerte, no te puedo escuchar'" (And if a disgusting guy comes and starts talking, tell him 'The music is loud, I can't hear you'). It's a memorable and assertive way to dismiss someone unwelcome.
"Muévelo" is Kali Uchis telling a heartbroken friend to stop crying alone in her room and come dance instead. The song opens gently, coaxing her out the door, then turns into a confident, playful chorus about moving her body and shutting down anyone ("un asqueroso," a creep) who tries to bother her on the dance floor.
The verses mix Spanish and English, a style Kali Uchis is known for, and the message stays simple throughout: heartbreak passes, and dancing is how you get your power back. She even name-drops Shakira while telling her friend to move her hips like nobody's watching.
By the end, "Muévelo" isn't really about one bad relationship. It's an anthem for shaking off a rough night and reminding yourself you're still that girl.
Kali Uchis, born Karly Marina Loaiza on July 17, 1994, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter celebrated for her unique blend of contemporary R&B, neo soul, and Latin music. Growing up with roots in both the United States and Colombia, she learned piano and saxophone in high school and began her music career with the genre-defying mixtape Drunken Babble in 2012.
Uchis gained wider acclaim with her 2015 EP Por Vida and broke through with her debut studio album Isolation in 2018, earning critical praise and notable collaborations. She is known for her smooth vocals and fusion of cultural influences, highlighted by her viral Spanish-language single "Telepatía" from the album Sin Miedo (2020). With multiple awards, including a Grammy, Kali Uchis continues to captivate audiences with her evocative sound and artistic versatility.