Arrepiento comes from the verb arrepentirse, meaning 'to regret' or 'to repent'. It's a powerful word that conveys deep remorse, going beyond a simple 'I'm sorry'.
In the song, David Bisbal sings, "Tienes que saber que me arrepiento / Para que la vida me devuelvas" (You need to know that I regret / So that you give me back my life). This line highlights the profound impact of his regret, suggesting that his past actions have cost him dearly and he yearns for a second chance. It's a key emotional moment in the song.
“Perdón” is a fiery duet where two voices tell opposite sides of the same love story.
In David Bisbal’s verses, we hear raw regret. He wakes from a dream where his partner is gone, and he pleads, “¿Qué tengo que hacer para que vuelvas?” He will do anything, say anything, just to turn back time and heal the wound he opened.
Enter Greeicy, who flips the script. She is done with lies, done with pain. While he begs for one more chance, she warns him to “tómate tu tiempo” because her heart has already started to move on. No easy forgiveness here—her strength and self-respect stand firm.
Together, their contrasting pleas create an intense push-and-pull. The song becomes an emotional battle between regret and empowerment, reminding listeners that “sorry” can be both a desperate hope and an empty word.