Con To' Lyrics in English by Maikel Delacalle
Santerías refers to Santeria, an Afro-Cuban religion that involves rituals, offerings, and sometimes what might be perceived as witchcraft or spells.
In the song, the artist sings, "Para mí que hiciste santerías" (To me, you did santerias), implying that the person's captivating effect on him is so strong it feels like magic or a spell. It's an intriguing word that hints at a deeper, mystical influence in the relationship.
Maikel Delacalle's "Con To'" is a super relatable track about a guy who's completely baffled by his ex-girlfriend's sudden change. He comes home at the end of the day, and his bed still smells like her perfume, making him wonder if she used some kind of magic on him: "Mi cama huele todavía / Al perfume que te ponías / Para mí que hiciste santerías" [My bed still smells / Of the perfume you wore / For me, you did some Santeria].
He's convinced she wasn't like this before, and he always treated her well, so he can't understand why she's doing him dirty now: "Mami, por qué tú eres así / Si tú no eras así / Si yo siempre a ti te tuve bien / Por qué me pagas así" [Mommy, why are you like this / If you weren't like this / If I always treated you well / Why do you pay me back like this?]. He also suspects she's moved on with someone who just buys her things, comparing her to Natti Natasha becoming a criminal: "Se volvió criminal como Natti / A lo Taki Taki / La bomba explota como kawasaki" [She turned criminal like Natti / Like Taki Taki / The bomb explodes like Kawasaki]. He knows this new guy is just buying her affection, giving her "de to'" [everything], something he didn't do, and he's sure the guy is just a "tonto" [fool] who "solo descontó" [only discounted] – meaning he just took advantage. It's a raw look at post-breakup confusion and feeling betrayed.
