Romeo Santos turns his smooth bachata into a mini-movie about Manuel, a sensitive teen who is mocked every day for being "amanerado" (effeminate). The lyrics paint two very different parents: a loving mom who shields her son and a macho dad who quotes the Bible while crushing his child’s spirit. Surrounded by classmates who invent cruel nicknames, Manuel even toys with suicide, proving how ignorance can be deadly.
Instead of a typical love song, Romeo delivers a wake-up call: no one chooses their sexuality, but everyone can choose kindness. He pleads with listeners to love, defend and celebrate kids like Manuel, reminding us that they are “un regalo de Dios.” By sprinkling English lines such as “Keep your head up” and statistics about LGBTQ+ suicide, the singer breaks the fourth wall and turns the track into a public-service announcement. In short, "No Tiene La Culpa" is a heartfelt plea to end homophobia, smash toxic masculinity, and replace ridicule with empathy—because judging others only keeps humanity out of tune.
Anthony "Romeo" Santos, born on July 21, 1981, in New York City, is an iconic American singer and songwriter of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Bachata," Romeo rose to fame as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the groundbreaking bachata group Aventura, which helped bring this traditional genre to international audiences by blending it with hip hop and R&B.
Since launching his solo career in 2011, Romeo Santos has become one of the best-selling Latin artists ever, with over 24 million records sold worldwide. His music features heartfelt bachata rhythms infused with Latin pop, and he is celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Propuesta Indecente" and collaborations with artists such as Usher and Drake. With numerous sold-out shows at venues like Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, Santos continues to shape Latin music and captivate fans around the globe.