Por El Contrario is a heartfelt Regional Mexican ballad where Becky G joins forces with siblings Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar to explore the raw aftermath of a breakup. The singers confess that, even though they should have moved on, memories keep sneaking back in. They picture their ex possibly kissing someone new, covering up an old tattoo, and living life unaffected, while they themselves wrestle with loneliness and unanswered questions.
The chorus paints the most dramatic image: the narrators feel as if they nearly lost or even sold their souls just to escape the pain. They try to bargain with karma, only to be reminded that “todo se paga” – everything comes at a price. In other words, you cannot run from emotional consequences. This track blends sorrowful lyrics with the Aguilars’ ranchera flair and Becky G’s contemporary edge, creating a powerful portrait of love’s lingering sting and the futile negotiations we make with destiny when a goodbye still hurts.
Becky G, born Rebbeca Marie Gomez on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California, is a dynamic American singer and actress known for blending hip hop, pop, reggaeton, and regional Mexican music. Rising to fame through YouTube covers, her breakthrough came with the hit single "Shower" in 2014, which earned double platinum certification and launched her mainstream career.
With a strong connection to her Mexican heritage, Becky G sings primarily in Spanish and has released critically acclaimed albums such as "Mala Santa" and "Esquemas," both peaking within the top ten of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. She continues to break boundaries in the Latin music scene, earning numerous awards, including American Music Awards and Latin American Music Awards, while also exploring acting and entrepreneurial ventures like her own beauty brand, Treslúce Beauty.