Piquete literally means a “prick” or “sting,” but in Caribbean and urban Spanish slang, it can describe someone’s distinctive style, confidence, or swagger. In the song, “le gusta el piquete” refers to the tough, flashy attitude and image she finds attractive, making this a memorable example of how slang can have a meaning far beyond its dictionary definition.
"After" is a Uruguayan party track from LA NUEVA ESCUELA, and it does not pretend to be anything else. The title is the word Spanish speakers borrow for an after-party, the one that starts when the club closes. The opening verse is aimed at a girl who never leaves them: "tú no sale' de los after" [you never leave the after-parties]. Notice the dropped final s in sale', very typical of how the song is sung.
Most of the lyrics are flirting, bragging and very explicit sex talk, so expect plenty of words your teacher won't use. Under all that there is a small, messy love story: "Tú no me ama', yo sé que me usaste" [You don't love me, I know you used me] and "Yo te dejé y tú me dejaste" [I left you and you left me]. Then the chorus pleads "Si vuelves, te juro que volvemos" [If you come back, I swear we'll get back together]. It's a bit much, and it's catchy.
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