Según Quién Lyrics in English by Maluma, Carin Leon
Despecho is a powerful Spanish word that doesn't have a single, perfect English equivalent. It describes a complex mix of heartbreak, spite, bitterness, and resentment felt after a breakup or betrayal.
In the song, Maluma is responding to rumors that he's suffering from despecho: "Ahora resulta que vivo el despecho" (Now it turns out I'm living in spite/heartbreak). This single word perfectly captures the dramatic, emotional core of many Latin pop and reggaeton songs, making it an essential term for any fan of the genre.
Ever had an ex who just can't believe you've moved on? That's the whole mood of this song. Maluma and Carin Leon are tired of the gossip their ex-girlfriends are hearing. Someone is spreading rumors that they're heartbroken, supposedly getting drunk in bars and "gritando tu nombre" (shouting your name). Their response to this is a massive eye-roll and a simple question: "¿Según quién?" (According to who?). They're making it very clear that the love is gone, saying "Aquí sí hay amor, pero amor para ti ya no hay" (There is love here, but there's no more love for you).
They don't just deny the rumors; they get pretty specific about how much they've moved on. Maluma boasts about his new partner and throws some serious shade at his ex, claiming she was only with him "por la de crédito" (for the credit card). He tells her to stop the drama while he's just "tranquilo en México" (chilling in Mexico). The song is full of funny, blunt lines shutting down the gossip, like when he says for all the nonsense she's talking, "Te compré papel higiénico" (I bought you toilet paper). It's a classic breakup anthem about setting the record straight and telling everyone you're doing just fine.
