Khé? Lyrics (English Translation) – Rauw Alejandro

Khé? (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Rauw Alejandro]
In the intro, Rauw Alejandro expresses the emotional confusion and vulnerability he feels in his relationship. He wrote down his feelings but decided to erase them, possibly out of fear or uncertainty. He lied about not drinking, and things ended up getting messed up. He reflects on a moment when the person was leaving, and he just wanted to kiss them, but his actions didn’t align with his true desires. He remembers leaving their house, saying “no” when he meant “yes,” which shows how complicated their connection is.

[Chorus: Rauw Alejandro]
In the chorus, Rauw confronts the confusion in their relationship. He questions why they’re acting like they mean nothing to each other when their bond is clearly more than that. Time is passing, but he doesn’t know if the other person is enjoying their time without him. He wonders why they lie to one another about their feelings, especially when it’s obvious that deep down, both of them are struggling. It’s hard for the other person to admit that they might be better off without him, even though he knows they still care.

[Verse 2: Romeo Santos]
In this verse, Romeo talks about the emotional walls he built up. He acted tough and tried to be strong, but deep down, he relied on the other person. Even though the other person said they just wanted to be friends, he couldn’t help but kiss them, acknowledging that feelings are uncontrollable. He tries to move on by seeing other people, but his mind constantly goes back to them. He’s pretending to be okay, but he’s still deeply affected by the connection they share.

[Chorus: Romeo Santos]
In this chorus, Romeo repeats the same questions and frustrations Rauw voiced earlier. He’s still wondering why they’re pretending nothing is going on when it’s clear that something deep exists between them. The passage of time is making it harder to pretend, and he’s unsure whether the other person is truly better off without him. The lie they’re living hurts, especially because they can’t admit how much they’re still affected by each other.

[Verse 3: Romeo Santos & Rauw Alejandro]
In this verse, Rauw brings up the idea of the “game” they’re playing, calling out the hypocrisy of pretending they’re fine when they both know they aren’t. He confesses his love but feels conflicted, as he’s caught in a mess of emotions. He tries to act like he doesn’t care, but deep down, he still wants the other person, even if he remains silent and doesn’t show it. The tension is palpable as they both struggle with their feelings and pride.

[Bridge: Rauw Alejandro]
In the bridge, Rauw’s voice softens as he pleads with the other person to stay. It’s a moment of vulnerability where he wants them to come back, asking where they’re going, showing his desire to not let go. He’s torn between wanting to hold on and the fear of losing them.

[Chorus: Romeo Santos]
In this short chorus, Romeo echoes the earlier frustrations, questioning why they continue to lie to each other when the truth is so clear. The emotional struggle is growing, and it’s becoming more difficult to deny the pain they’re feeling. It’s obvious that both are still in love, but the other person is unwilling to admit it.

[Interlude: Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos]
In the interlude, both singers reflect on their emotional confusion. They don’t understand what’s going on between them, but they know that their connection is unique and special. They acknowledge the tension and the complex feelings they have for each other, even if neither can fully grasp what it means.

[Outro: Rauw Alejandro]
In the outro, Rauw returns to his earlier thoughts about the emotional mess of the relationship. He recalls writing down his feelings but erasing them, showing his uncertainty about expressing himself. He remembers wanting to kiss the person when they were leaving, which reveals that, despite the confusion and mistakes, he still deeply craves their presence and affection.