Khé? Lyrics – Rauw Alejandro

Khé? Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Rauw Alejandro]
In this intro, Rauw Alejandro reflects on the mixed emotions he’s been feeling. He admits to writing down his feelings for someone but later erasing them, unsure about expressing his vulnerability. He also confesses that despite saying he didn’t drink, he ended up messing things up anyway. When the person left, all he really wanted was to kiss them, but the confusion and doubts led to their complicated situation. He’s aware that his actions and words aren’t matching up.

[Coro: Rauw Alejandro]
In the chorus, Rauw confronts the confusion in his relationship. The other person questions why they’re even involved, and he replies by asking what the point is of pretending they’re not something when they clearly have strong feelings for each other. Time is passing, and he wonders if they’re both really better off apart. He challenges the other person’s claim that they’re fine without him, knowing deep down that they’re both struggling with the truth of their feelings.

[Verso 2: Romeo Santos]
In this verse, Romeo Santos talks about trying to act tough, pretending he’s strong, but in reality, he’s emotionally affected. The other person wants to stay friends, but he can’t help but kiss them, acknowledging they both can’t control their emotions. He tries to distract himself by calling other people, but his thoughts keep returning to them. Even though he tries to act like it’s just a fling, deep down, he knows there’s more to it.

[Coro: Romeo Santos]
Romeo’s chorus mirrors Rauw’s thoughts, questioning why they’re pretending not to care when they clearly have deep feelings. He points out the passage of time and wonders if the other person is really doing well without him. He again confronts the other person, suggesting they’re lying about being better off without him, as it’s obvious from their actions that they still care.

[Verso 3: Romeo Santos & Rauw Alejandro]
In this verse, both Rauw and Romeo reflect on their emotional games. Rauw asks how to label the situation they’re in—where both of them are pretending and hiding their feelings behind false masks. Romeo confesses that despite saying he doesn’t want to be with the person, he still craves their attention and calls them when he’s drunk, unable to hide his true feelings any longer. They both acknowledge that they’re stuck in a cycle of confusion.

[Puente: Rauw Alejandro]
In this short bridge, Rauw expresses a sense of urgency and longing, asking the other person to stay and not leave. His questioning implies that he wants them to stick around, though he’s unsure of the direction the relationship is heading. It’s a simple, emotional plea.

[Coro: Romeo Santos]
This part of the chorus is a repetition of earlier themes. Romeo challenges the other person’s claim that they’re better off without him. He sees through the facade, recognizing that deep down, they’re still emotionally torn up inside, even if they’re trying to convince themselves otherwise.

[Interludio: Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos]
Here, both Rauw and Romeo express a mix of confusion and clarity. They repeat the question of why they’re pretending, stating that there’s something special between them that can’t be denied. Despite not fully understanding the situation, they acknowledge their deep connection and the strong feelings they have for each other, making the situation even more complicated.

[Outro: Rauw Alejandro]
In the outro, Rauw reflects again on how he tried to express his emotions but ultimately held back, making things more difficult. Despite saying things he didn’t mean, he admits that when the person left, all he really wanted was to kiss them, showing how his emotions were stronger than his words.