Arrebata comes from the verb arrebatar, which means to snatch away, carry away, or seize. It often implies a sudden, forceful, or passionate action.
In the context of this song, the phrase "es lo que a mí me arrebata" suggests something that completely captivates or overwhelms the singer, perhaps in an intense or even intoxicating way. It's a strong, evocative word that goes beyond simple liking, hinting at a powerful emotional or physical pull.
Have you ever had an ex who just couldn't let go, even after saying everything's fine? That's exactly what Lennis Rodriguez and Chus Santana are singing about in "Mirame a la cara" [Look me in the face]. The song is all about that frustrating situation where someone claims they're over you, that "todo va bien" [everything's fine], but then they keep calling.
They know the truth, even if the ex is putting up a front on social media, saying "ponga mil estados que te superas" [you put a thousand statuses saying you're over it]. The singers challenge them to "mírame a la cara" [look me in the face] because their face will betray them. It's a blunt call-out, reminding the ex of those nights they spent together, asking "no te acuerdas de la noche cuando te quedabas?" [don't you remember the night when you stayed?]. The song captures that feeling of knowing someone's lying, even when they try to convince themselves and everyone else they've moved on.