Odio pairs Romeo Santos’s silky bachata with Drake’s smooth rap to paint a vivid picture of jealousy, heartbreak, and wounded pride. Romeo confesses that his love keeps growing even as his ex drifts away into the arms of another man who can give her "un hogar, una familia, un buen porvenir." He is trapped between admiration and envy: he hates the new guy precisely because that man can make her happy, while he feels like "un pobre diablo" without her. The chorus reveals his torment — living “aniquilado en el despecho,” burning with jealousy, and forgetting over and over that he has already lost the battle for her heart.
Drake jumps in as the bilingual voice of raw desire, echoing Romeo’s obsession but offering promises of houses and babies to win her back. Together they show two sides of the same coin: Romeo mourns what is gone, Drake fights for what could be. The song’s upbeat bachata rhythm contrasts with its bittersweet lyrics, reminding listeners that love can make you dance even when your heart is breaking.
Anthony "Romeo" Santos, born on July 21, 1981, in New York City, is an iconic American singer and songwriter of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Bachata," Romeo rose to fame as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the groundbreaking bachata group Aventura, which helped bring this traditional genre to international audiences by blending it with hip hop and R&B.
Since launching his solo career in 2011, Romeo Santos has become one of the best-selling Latin artists ever, with over 24 million records sold worldwide. His music features heartfelt bachata rhythms infused with Latin pop, and he is celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Propuesta Indecente" and collaborations with artists such as Usher and Drake. With numerous sold-out shows at venues like Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, Santos continues to shape Latin music and captivate fans around the globe.