“Me Voy” is Gabito Ballesteros’ bittersweet farewell to a love that never truly saw him. Over a smooth regional Mexican groove, he sings from the heart: his partner ignored what was “so close,” leaving him feeling invisible. Rather than wallow in self-pity, Gabito owns his part in the story — “quizá lo merezco” — but decides he will not settle for less than real affection. The repeated qué lástima, pero adiós is both apology and liberation, a catchy hook that turns heartbreak into empowerment.
In the end, hope shines through the sorrow. Gabito looks ahead to “algo mejor,” dreaming of a love sweet enough to “endulzar la sal” and make the sun rise. The song captures that universal, uplifting moment when you realize walking away is an act of self-love. Listeners are left humming a chorus that feels like a hug and a high-five all at once.
Gabriel "Gabito" Ballesteros Abril, born on July 23, 1999, in Cumpas, Sonora, Mexico, is a rising singer-songwriter and record producer in the Regional Mexican and corridos tumbados genres. Raised in a musical family, he learned guitar at eight and performed in mariachi and choir groups from a young age. After pausing his early career to earn a degree in industrial engineering, Gabito returned to music with renewed energy, signing with Los CT Records and collaborating with major artists like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, Junior H, and Becky G.
Gabito Ballesteros gained notable recognition with the 2022 breakout single "El Chamán" and his 2022 collaboration "AMG" alongside Natanael Cano and Peso Pluma, which landed on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in Mexico. Known for blending traditional Mexican sounds with modern melodies, he continues to shape the future of Latin music and was named Billboard's Latin Artist on the Rise in July 2023. In 2024, he released his debut full-length album, The GB, marking his impressive arrival on the international stage.