Vete Lyrics in English by Saul Villarreal
Regaste comes from the verb regar, which literally means 'to water' something, like a plant. However, in this song, it's part of the very common slang phrase la regaste, which means 'you messed up' or 'you screwed up'.
It’s a powerful, informal way of saying someone made a big mistake. The singer uses it to express his frustration, telling his ex "Y aún así la regaste" ('And you still messed it up'), even after he had given his all to the relationship. Learning idioms like this is a fantastic way to understand the heart of a language!
Saul Villarreal's "Vete" starts as a classic breakup song full of regret. The singer admits he's still thinking about his ex months later, saying, "Voy a aceptar que todavía te pienso" (I'm going to accept that I still think of you). He's tried going out and dating other people, but nothing helps with the pain. He feels like he's looking for a medicine to cure the wound she left: "Que me ayude a curar toda esta herida / Que causó tu corazón" (That helps me cure this whole wound / that your heart caused).
But then, the song's mood flips completely. He stops feeling sorry for himself and gets angry. He tells her, "Y si quieres largarte, no se te hace tarde" (And if you want to get lost, it's not too late). He accuses her of trying to play him like she did before, but says it won't work this time. The chorus is a blunt command: "Pues mejor vete" (Well, you better leave). He claims she doesn't hurt him anymore and that she's the one losing out: "Húndete en tu llanto / Pierdes este bato" (Drown in your tears / You're losing this dude).
