MERCURIO Lyrics in English by KAROL G
Mercurio means "Mercury," but in this song, it's not just about the planet. KAROL G is referencing the popular astrological concept of "Mercury in retrograde," which is often blamed for communication breakdowns and arguments.
She sings, "No le eches la culpa a Mercurio" (Don't blame it on Mercury), telling her partner that their relationship problems aren't caused by the stars. It's a very modern and clever way to talk about a lover's quarrel, making it a unique word to find in a pop song.
Ever had a silly fight with your partner and they blamed astrology? In "MERCURIO," Colombian superstar KAROL G calls out that exact excuse. Over an easygoing reggaeton bounce, she begs her lover to cut out the silent treatment, insisting that real lovers talk it out, trade kisses, and swap steamy late-night texts instead of freezing each other out. Her message hits straight from the heart: "No le eches la culpa a Mercurio / Si yo me quiero ir de vacaciones en Julio contigo" ("Don't blame Mercury / If I want to go on vacation in July with you"). She is taking aim at the popular concept of Mercury retrograde, where people blame planetary chaos for miscommunication. To her, pride is the real problem, not the solar system.
What makes this track fun is how delightfully blunt she gets about being in the doghouse. She shortens corazón (heart) to the cute street slang "cora", begs for forgiveness, and declares that "Diosito te hizo para mí" ("God made you for me"). But she also drops all filter when the silence hurts, admitting flat-out that going to bed without saying "buenas noches, mi amor" ("good night, my love") simply "se siente una mierda" ("feels like shit"). Love is supposed to be enjoyed, not suffered through, and she just wants to pack her bags for a July trip together.
