Tu Perfume Lyrics (English Translation) – KAROL G

Tu Perfume (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
She wakes up and checks her ex’s profile out of curiosity, but it hits her hard emotionally. Seeing that he has already removed their photos makes her feel really low. It stings, especially because deep down, she knows he hasn’t completely moved on from her, even if he’s acting like it. There’s a mix of pain, confusion, and unresolved feelings all bubbling up in that moment.

[Chorus]
She tries to distract herself by going out with someone else, hoping it’ll help her forget the one she truly wanted but never had fully in her life. But that plan backfires badly. The guy she’s with ends up wearing the same perfume her ex used to wear, instantly bringing all the memories rushing back. No matter how much she drinks or smokes, she just can’t numb the pain or get used to life without him. The connection she had with her ex is still so strong that even being around someone new feels wrong. It’s frustrating and heartbreaking because she’s trying to let go, but her heart and senses won’t let her forget.

[Verse]
She’s really trying hard to move on, even going out with someone new to heal her broken heart, but it’s not working. Her ex still lives rent-free in her head. The pain has made her feel tough and guarded—like Catwoman, fierce but damaged. She stays up all night replaying everything they shared, even keeping his glasses in case they ever get back together. The memories of their fun times, like nights in Cairo or dancing in Provenza, still haunt her. She wonders if he even thinks about her while she’s here crying so much her eyes feel swollen—she calls them “Ferrari eyes” from all the tears. Even though she’s wearing fancy clothes like Gucci, none of it fixes how broken she feels inside. They ruined their friendship trying to turn it into something romantic, and now both the love and the bond are messed up. She used to dedicate songs to him, and now he’s doing the same back, which only adds to the mess. Her friends try to cheer her up, saying things will get better, but she feels hopeless. Even dancing to a new song can’t erase the pain. She didn’t want love again, but last night stirred up all the old emotions.

[Chorus]
Once again, she talks about going out with someone else, trying to forget the guy she never fully had. But he’s still everywhere—in her mind, in the scent of another man. That familiar perfume triggers memories that hit her hard. She keeps drinking and smoking, hoping it’ll help her move on, but nothing works. She’s stuck in this emotional limbo, unable to adjust to life without him. Even when she’s with someone else, it’s like he’s still there, reminding her of what she lost—or maybe never really had to begin with.