Manuel Turizo, Julian Turizo, Alejandro Ramirez, Juan G. Medina
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sapo — toad
Sapo literally means "toad". It's a fun and memorable word that stands out because of its metaphorical use in the song.
In the lyrics, Manuel Turizo sings, "Pensaste que él era un rey, pero es un sapo" (You thought he was a king, but he's a toad). Here, "sapo" is used to describe someone who is unattractive, unpleasant, or disappointing, contrasting sharply with the idea of a "king". It's a vivid and somewhat humorous way to express disillusionment with a romantic rival, making it very enticing to learn.
Have you ever given someone space, only for them to end up with someone else? That's the story Colombian singer Manuel Turizo tells in "Tiempo." He's talking to an ex who asked for a break—"Me pediste tiempo, te di tu momento" (You asked me for time, I gave you your moment)—but he's not convinced she's moved on. He's sure she's just lying to herself with her new boyfriend, singing, "Si tú estás con él engañándote" (You're with him, deceiving yourself).
He spends the whole song reminding her just how much better they were together. He's blunt about it, claiming her new guy is a total downgrade: "Pensaste que él era un rey, pero es un sapo" (You thought he was a king, but he's a toad). Turizo is confident that their connection was way stronger, and he's ready to swoop in and "rescue" her whenever she gives the word. It's a classic reggaeton track full of confidence and a little bit of heartbreak, where he insists they both know the truth: "Tú piensas en mí, yo pensándote" (You think of me, and I'm thinking of you).
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