Arrepiéntete means "repent" or "regret." It's a strong, emotionally charged verb that isn't as common in everyday conversation or typical pop songs, making it stand out.
In Carin León's song, the singer is pleading with a loved one not to leave, urging them to "repent" for their decision. It conveys a deep sense of desperation and a desire for reconciliation, making it a very impactful word in the context of the lyrics.
Carin León's "Arrepientete" is a powerful plea from someone who's just been left, or is about to be. He's absolutely heartbroken, telling his departing love, "Ahora que está vacía todo" [Now everything is empty]. He confesses, "Y es que yo te amo con todo el corazón" [And it's because I love you with all my heart], admitting he doesn't know if he can ever forget them.
He's desperate for them to stay, begging, "No te vayas por favor" [Please don't go]. The core of the song is his repeated, passionate cry: "Te lo pido con el corazón arrepiéntete" [I ask you with my heart, repent]. He promises to change, saying, "todos mis errores por ti voy a cambiar" [all my mistakes, for you I will change], because he truly believes "sin ti la vida no va a ser igual" [without you, life won't be the same].