Tu Perfume Lyrics in English by KAROL G
Gatúbela is a Spanish slang term for the iconic DC Comics character, Catwoman. It's a creative blend of the words gato (cat) and bella (beautiful).
In the song, KAROL G sings, "Esta amargura me pone gatúbela" (This bitterness turns me into Catwoman). She uses this unique word to describe how heartbreak transforms her, making her feel fierce, solitary, and ready to prowl the night, channeling her sadness into a powerful and mysterious persona.
Have you ever tried to get over an ex, only to have something tiny and random completely ruin your night? That's exactly what KAROL G is singing about here. She's trying to move on, she even goes out with a new guy, but then the worst possible thing happens: "el muy cabrón estaba usando tu perfume" [the bastard was wearing your perfume]. It's such a specific and frustrating detail that sends her spiraling. She's doing everything she can to forget, but admits "Por más que beba, bebé, por más que fume / No me acostumbro" [No matter how much I drink, baby, no matter how much I smoke / I can't get used to it].
This song is full of amazing, super modern details about a breakup. She checks her ex's profile and sees he's deleted their photos. She remembers specific trips to Cairo and Provenza. And the lines about crying are just brilliant: "Tanto te lloré, ya tengo los ojitos Ferrari" [I cried so much for you, now my eyes are Ferrari-red]. She even references her own music, noting that she dedicated the song "Mercurio" to him, but now he's dedicating "TQG" (her famous diss track with Shakira) back to her. It's a messy, funny, and totally relatable story about how hard it is to erase someone when their memory, and even their scent, is everywhere.
