Regalaba comes from the verb regalar, meaning 'to give a gift' or 'to present'. The imperfect tense, regalaba, indicates an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past.
In "Me Voy," the singer repeatedly uses this word, particularly in the phrase "Te la regalaba" (I was giving it to you / I used to give it to you), referring to his soul, symbolized by the moon. This word beautifully captures the unreciprocated effort and the depth of his past devotion, making it a poignant and memorable choice.
“Me Voy” finds Colombian pop star Andrés Cepeda bidding a tender yet decisive goodbye: tipsy with truth, he admits that although he trailed his lover hasta el mar and even offered the moon as a piece of his own soul, his love could not fit in her overstuffed pockets. The lyrics paint a portrait of a man who has poured out everything—songs, dreams, and devotion—only to realize that staying would drown them both. Accepting his pain as a kind of karmic debt, he leaves with calm tears, determined to save her by removing himself, and in doing so transforms heartbreak into a poetic act of self-respect and celestial romance.