Hipocresía is Marc Anthony’s passionate confession of a love that refuses to leave, even when the relationship is over. The singer spots his former partner happily embraced by someone else and tries to keep a cool exterior, but every smile he shows is a mask hiding raw heartache. The chorus sums it up with a striking image: "morir de sed teniendo tanta agua" — dying of thirst while surrounded by water. He is flooded with memories, her scent still clings to his skin, and the jealousy is so intense it feels lethal.
The song unpacks the idea of hypocrisy in love: pretending not to care while caring too much, acting joyful while breaking inside, standing silent when every part of you wants to fight for a lost romance. Marc Anthony’s soaring vocals and salsa rhythms transform this emotional tug-of-war into an unforgettable anthem for anyone who has ever smiled to hide their tears. It is a dramatic, dance-floor-ready reminder that the heart often speaks louder than the face we show the world.
Marc Anthony (born Marco Antonio Muñiz on September 16, 1968, in New York City) is an American singer and actor of Puerto Rican descent, celebrated as the top-selling salsa artist of all time. Known for his passionate Latin salsa hits and heartfelt ballads, he has won four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, and holds Guinness World Records for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart.
Starting his career in freestyle and house music, Marc Anthony shifted to salsa in the early 1990s with his debut album Otra Nota, inspired by legends like Tito Puente and Héctor Lavoe. Over the years, he has blended traditional salsa with urban sounds, earning international acclaim and multiple chart-topping hits like Vivir Mi Vida. Beyond music, Anthony has showcased his talents in films such as El Cantante and Man on Fire, making him a versatile icon in Latin entertainment.