DESPECHÁ — English translation

ROSALÍA · spanish → English

What "DESPECHÁ" means

Despechá is a 2022 single by Spanish artist Rosalía. In Spanish slang, being "despechá" means being heartbroken and a little bitter after a bad love affair. Instead of sulking, the song turns the pain into a party: the narrator heads out to dance, drink and shake off the ex. The rhythm borrows from Caribbean styles such as merengue, which gives it a bright, feverish energy. It's a song about using joy and movement as the cure for a broken heart.

Yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah
Mmm
Mmm
Baby, no me llame'
Baby, don't call me

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What does "DESPECHÁ" by ROSALÍA mean?

Despechá is a 2022 single by Spanish artist Rosalía. In Spanish slang, being "despechá" means being heartbroken and a little bitter after a bad love affair. Instead of sulking, the song turns the pain into a party: the narrator heads out to dance, drink and shake off the ex. The rhythm borrows from Caribbean styles such as merengue, which gives it a bright, feverish energy. It's a song about using joy and movement as the cure for a broken heart.

What language is "DESPECHÁ" sung in?

DESPECHÁ by ROSALÍA is sung in Spanish.

Is there an English translation of "DESPECHÁ"?

Yes. Kemi has a line-by-line English translation of "DESPECHÁ" by ROSALÍA. The first lines are free to read on this page, and a free account unlocks the full translation.

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