“Contigo” is Calibre 50’s heartfelt declaration that true love can flip your world upside-down in the best possible way. Sung over the group’s signature norteño/banda fusion, the lyrics follow a narrator who once dismissed romance as una tontería (a silly thing). Suddenly, that skepticism evaporates when the right person appears. He compares the feeling to walking among the stars, healing every scar and turning past heartbreak into nothing more than a useful lesson.
Throughout the song, the word contigo (“with you”) becomes a joyful mantra. With this partner, the singer would get lost in any maze, face death unafraid, and picture a century-long future full of shared nights and simple happiness. In short, “Contigo” celebrates the transformative power of love that not only mends a wounded heart but also makes life’s biggest adventures feel effortless—as long as they are experienced together.
Formed in 2010 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Calibre 50 has become one of the most streamed names in regional Mexican music. Known for their dynamic fusion of norteño and banda styles, they feature unique instrumentation like the sousaphone, setting them apart in the norteño-banda genre.
Led today by vocalist and accordionist Beto Gastélum, the band has broken records with 27 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart. Their music spans a variety of styles from corridos and rancheras to cumbias and ballads, making them a versatile force in contemporary Mexican music.