Sebastián Yatra paints a vivid, telenovela-ready scene in “La Pelirroja.” Our narrator is stuck in a secret chat with a fiery-haired crush whose phone signal keeps cutting out—just like their chances of being together. He dreams of public PDA: kissing on the street, getting caught dancing reggaetón in bars, and grabbing onto her red hair as the sun comes up. Instead, they only trade late-night messages and what-ifs while she keeps dating “that other guy.”
The chorus’s constant question—“¿Por qué sigues con él?”—captures the frustration and playful jealousy that fuel the song. Both characters fib about who they are with, yet nothing real ever happens beyond imagination. Wrapped in Yatra’s upbeat Latin-pop swagger, the track turns unfulfilled desire into an infectious anthem about taking risks, ditching excuses, and finally living the love you only text about.
Sebastián Yatra, born Sebastián Obando Giraldo in Medellín, Colombia on October 15, 1994, is a vibrant singer, songwriter, and stage actor celebrated for his blend of romantic Latin pop and energetic reggaeton. Raised primarily in Miami, Yatra began singing young and gained fame in 2016 with his hit "Traicionera," a track that launched his international career.
His music is known for its heartfelt lyrics that artfully mix traditional balladry with modern urban beats. Yatra has released three studio albums, including the Grammy-nominated Fantasía, and has collaborated with notable artists such as Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, and the Jonas Brothers. In 2024, he expanded his artistic reach by making his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago as Billy Flynn.