“Baby Please” captures the raw desperation of a broken heart that simply refuses to give up.
Ivan Cornejo sings from the point of view of a lover drowning his sorrows in alcohol, convincing himself he could run far away, yet realizing every escape route loops back to memories of her. He admits she stole “pedazos de mĂ,” pieces of him that make moving on impossible. In vivid, conversational Spanish he begs, “baby, please”—pleading for a fresh start, a do-over “sin celos” where they “empezamos desde cero.” The chorus swings between remorse and hope: he accepts blame, promises they can “hacerlo bien,” but confesses he’ll settle for any version of love as long as she stays. All of this unfolds over Regional Mexican guitar lines that mirror his emotional seesaw—tender one moment, fiery the next—making the song a heartfelt anthem for anyone who has ever tried to outrun love only to realize it lives rent-free inside them.
Iván Cornejo is a dynamic American singer-songwriter born on June 5, 2004, in Riverside, California, with roots that bridge the United States and Mexico. Known for his fresh take on Regional Mexican music, Iván expertly blends traditional sounds with alternative indie and rock influences, a nod to the music his family shared during his upbringing.
Self-taught on guitar through YouTube tutorials, his breakout album Alma VacĂa quickly climbed the charts, earning praise from The New York Times and hitting multiple Billboard rankings. His heartfelt songwriting, inspired by personal experiences like his early heartbreak, has connected deeply with audiences, making songs like "Está Dañada" viral sensations. With multiple number-one albums and notable collaborations, Iván Cornejo is a rising star redefining the boundaries of Latin music.