In Cómo Mirarte, Sebastián Yatra expresses his love for someone and his desire for her to stay in his life. He reflects on how the person's presence changes his life and how he can't bear the thought of her not being the one to love him. He also expresses his fear of the love being fleeting and the distance between them, but he promises to wait for her and that the destiny that separates them won't be the end of their story.

Sebastián Yatra is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor. He began as a Latin pop artist and has recorded many ballads, but has released several successful reggaeton singles. Yatra is noted for his romantic lyrics, melding traditional lyricism with modern reggaeton influences. His music has earned him numerous awards and nominations, including two Latin Grammy Awards. His music has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify, making him one of the most streamed Latin artists in the world. Despite growing up in Florida and being fluent in English, Yatra sings almost exclusively in Spanish, and is quoted saying "I wanted to give my roots the importance they deserve.”.