Grab your tequila and a good pair of speakers
La Adictiva’s “Tres Versiones” is a cheeky confession in full banda brass. The singer turns the breakup story on its head by volunteering to be the villain: “Call me the worst ex you ever had, the guy who made you cry, drink too much and lose faith in love.” Yet while he lists every terrible thing she can accuse him of—cheating, mistreating her, even sending her to therapy—there is a sly wink behind the self-blame. The hook reminds us that every story has tres versiones: yours, mine and the one that will never be told.
Beneath the melodrama and big horns lies a clever message about perspective. Is he genuinely remorseful, sarcastically owning her accusations, or hinting that the untold version might clear his name? “Tres Versiones” invites listeners to dance, sing and debate which truth they believe, all while showcasing the bold, emotional storytelling that makes Mexican banda music so addictive.