Translation: "You can’t cover up flaws with excuses."

- **Que**: "that" (introduces the statement).
- **no**: "not" or "no."
- **se tapan**: from the verb *tapar* ("to cover"). In this impersonal/passive form it means "are covered" or "can be covered."
- **los defectos**: "the defects," "the flaws."
- **con**: "with."
- **pretextos**: "pretexts," "excuses."

Overall meaning:
The singer admits a hard truth: imperfections can’t simply be hidden or justified by making excuses. It’s a self-reflection on personal responsibility rather than blaming circumstances.

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