DE LA P*TA Lyrics in English by Gino Mella, Jairo Vera
Gino Mella and Jairo Vera turn a breakup into a loud declaration of self-respect. The narrator is done waiting for someone who only wants him “cuando quieran” [when they feel like it]. He puts himself first, says “Primero yo, segundo y tercero” [First me, second me, and third me], and treats starting over as no big deal: “No es malo tener que empezar de cero” [There’s nothing wrong with having to start from zero]. The title uses vulgar slang, and in the song’s context, “estar de la puta” refers to the miserable state he says he has already gone through. Now, he insists, “estoy mejor que nunca” [I’m better than ever].
The details make his comeback feel modern and a little petty in a fun way. He blocks his ex on Instagram, focuses on making money, refuses to expose her online because that would only make her more famous, and jokes, “Tóxica, págame la terapia” [Toxic girl, pay for my therapy]. A psychologist has told him to let go of his anger, while he tells her to keep her fame and all her likes. “Ando rulay” [I’m chilling] means he is relaxed and doing fine without her. By the end, he says he is no longer her “títere” [puppet], has someone who appreciates him, and gives the ex a blunt goodbye. The final message is simple and direct: never accept being treated as an option when you should be a priority.
