LEARN LYRICS

Ever wish you could borrow someone’s shoes just to retrace the steps you messed up? That is exactly how the narrator of “Cuídala” feels. Backed by La Adictiva’s vibrant banda sound, he confesses that he squandered his chance with the woman he loved, and now another man walks proudly beside her. The singer admits he was “the drop that spilled the glass,” yet instead of bitterness, he offers heartfelt advice: cherish her, tell her she’s special, and never lie, because a love like hers does not come twice.

The song is a bittersweet manual on how not to repeat past mistakes. Our remorse-filled storyteller hands over a list of do’s and don’ts—almost like a love coach to his own replacement—while accepting he might spend a lifetime unhappy if it means she stays smiling. “Cuídala” is both a cautionary tale and a selfless act of redemption, reminding listeners that true affection sometimes means rooting for someone else to succeed where you once failed.