Feeling that ‘guayabo’
In Colombian slang, guayabo is the mix of a pounding hangover and an aching heart, and that is exactly where Manuel Turizo finds himself. He wakes up to another sunrise, clutching the bottle his ex loved, picturing how the night should have ended. Even with lights on, everything looks dim because she is gone. He flips between memories of soaring through the clouds with her and the harsh drop back to reality. Jealous thoughts sneak in, and every call or kiss he imagines becomes a lifeline that might pull him out of the gloom.
Yet the song is not just about sorrow. It is also a late-night dare: “If I look for you, will you play along?” Turizo flirts with the idea of rekindling the romance, promising to stay the moment she gives one more kiss. The chorus circles back to that stubborn guayabo, capturing the push-and-pull between letting go and tying his heart to her hair forever. Packed with yearning, intoxication, and hope, “Guayabo” turns the common breakup hangover into a hypnotic reggaeton confession.
Manuel Turizo Zapata, known simply as Manuel Turizo or MTZ, is a Colombian singer and songwriter born in Montería, Córdoba in 2000. He began his musical journey at age 13 and quickly rose to fame with his 2016 hit single "Una Lady Como Tú", which has amassed over a billion views on YouTube. Manuel's music is a vibrant blend of Latin pop, reggaeton, trap, and vallenato, showcasing his distinctive baritone voice.
His debut album ADN was released in 2019 and features collaborations with prominent Latin artists such as Ozuna and Nicky Jam. Manuel is celebrated for hits like "La Bachata" (2022), which mark his growing influence in Latin urban music. Drawing inspiration from artists like Carlos Vives and Bruno Mars, Manuel Turizo continues to enchant audiences worldwide with his sultry vocals and heartfelt lyrics.