Hasta Cuando Lyrics in English by Kali Uchis
Despertando envidias translates to 'arousing envy' or 'stirring up jealousies'. The verb despertar literally means 'to wake up', but it is powerfully used here as a metaphor for awakening intense, dormant emotions in other people.
In this sassy track, Kali Uchis uses the phrase to confidently brush off negative energy. She paints a picture of living her best life and effortlessly 'waking up' the jealousy of her ex and his new partner just by existing.
Ever had someone spread rumors about you? In "Hasta Cuando," Kali Uchis is dealing with exactly that. She calls out someone from her past who is telling people they had a relationship that, according to her, never happened: "¿Qué haces diciéndole a la gente / Que tuvimos relación, cuando eso no pasó?" (What are you doing telling people / we had a relationship, when that didn't happen?). She figures they're just hurt she didn't give them attention and are now obsessed because she's successful and "livin' like a queen." She's completely over it, asking "¿Hasta cuándo tú vas a hablar de mí?" (How long are you going to talk about me?) and adding the final blow: "Si ya ni me acuerdo de ti?" (When I don't even remember you anymore?).
Her response to all this drama is just to brush it off with total confidence. She gives the person permission to lie if it helps them sleep at night, singing, "Paint me as the villain if that makes you feel better." She even brings their new girlfriend into it, suggesting she's just as obsessed and jealous. Kali uses some very bold and funny lines to say that deep down, they both wish they could be her. It's a song all about knowing your own worth and refusing to let people who are envious of your success get to you.
