ANTES Lyrics (English Translation) – Kapo, Manuel Turizo

ANTES (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Kapo]
Oh-oh
Yo, Gangsta
[Two friends talking casually, setting a chill vibe.]
[Chorus: Kapo & Manuel Turizo]
The singers are saying they’d rather look back on the relationship with good memories instead of letting things get ugly. They know if they keep going, it might turn into something painful—maybe even end with hate or silence. So before all that happens, they want to walk away while there’s still something beautiful left. They don’t want to reach a point where they can’t even say hi if they pass each other. It’s about leaving before the love turns sour.

[Verse 1: Kapo]
He’s saying things are fading between them, and he’d rather leave before the connection turns cold or awkward. He wants to avoid that stage where she doesn’t want him anymore or feels surprised by his calls. He knows if they keep dragging this out, they’ll drift apart completely. So he suggests they part ways quietly and respectfully, like strangers who never knew each other deeply. Even though he came from another city just for her, he’s ready to let go, even if it’s hard. He’s trying to protect both of them from more heartache, even if it means going days without seeing her again.

[Chorus: Manuel Turizo & Kapo]
Again, they’re repeating that they’d rather hold on to the good moments instead of letting it get to a place where they hate each other. They don’t want to pretend the other person doesn’t exist. It was a beautiful time, and that’s how they want to keep it in their hearts—before emotions explode or things fall apart worse than they already have.

[Verse 2: Manuel Turizo]
Here, he’s saying they should let go before things like ego and arguments take over. Before the future they imagined together fades, before those late-night calls stop meaning anything, and before she says “I love you” just out of habit. He wonders how people can just erase memories or deep feelings like kisses. He once dreamed of being her forever, but now he’s pulling away before the damage gets deeper.

[Bridge: Manuel Turizo & Kapo]
They both admit they kind of saw this coming, but that doesn’t make it easier. He’s confused how someone like her can just forget what they had, especially since their connection felt so natural and real from the beginning. They didn’t plan it, but it felt perfect while it lasted. Now, he’s stuck asking when and how things fell apart. He remembers the little details—her look, her lips—and wonders how something that felt so magical could just disappear. It’s a mix of sadness, nostalgia, and trying to understand why things couldn’t last, even though no one’s really to blame.

[Chorus: Manuel Turizo & Kapo]
They’re wrapping it up by repeating their main message. They don’t want to reach a place where they can’t stand each other. It’s better to say goodbye while there’s still warmth in their hearts. They’re choosing to remember the love and not let it turn into something ugly or painful.