Por Perro Lyrics in English by Sebastián Yatra, Luis Figueroa, Lary Over

Perro literally means "dog," but in many Latin American contexts, it's also used as slang to describe a "jerk" or someone who behaves badly, especially in romantic relationships.

In "Por Perro," Sebastián Yatra uses it to confess his own mistakes, singing "Yo por perro me lo busqué" (I brought this upon myself for being a jerk). This dual meaning makes the word particularly interesting and relevant to the song's theme of regret and heartbreak caused by one's own actions.

Por Perro is a catchy pop-urban confession where Sebastián Yatra teams up with Luis Figueroa and Lary Over to turn heartbreak into a sing-along. Behind the irresistible beat, the singers admit they are “hecho mierda” (wrecked, trashed) without their exes, yet they keep putting on a show of confidence. From Monday to Thursday they fake a smile, but once the weekend hits, the loneliness crashes in, the Moët flows, and every buzz of the phone feels like it might be her calling. The hook, “Yo por perro me lo busqué,” literally means “I brought this on myself for being a dog,” and sums up their regret for having played around until they lost the person they actually loved.

Instead of moving on, the guys dive into parties, bragging, and late-night drunken calls that only deepen the ache. The lyrics blend vulnerability and macho swagger, and the picture is easy to recognise: trying to look cool on the dance floor while secretly checking the screen for a message that never comes. With its smooth vocals, reggaetón beats, and playful Spanish slang, the song teaches a simple lesson: sometimes the biggest punishment for bad behavior is realizing what you threw away, and no amount of partying can fill that empty space.