El Chisme (part. Chenoa)

Carlos Baute's song "El Chisme," featuring Chenoa, delves into the emotional turmoil caused by gossip and mistrust in a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple torn apart by rumors and the subsequent lack of trust. The protagonist expresses frustration over their partner's repeated disbelief and the countless explanations given to no avail. The phrase "Van 50 veces que tú no creíste en mí" ("There have been 50 times you didn't believe in me") underscores the exhaustion and futility felt in trying to maintain the relationship.

The song's chorus, "Te creíste el chisme y yo me voy, voy, voy" ("You believed the gossip and I'm leaving, leaving, leaving"), signifies a turning point where the protagonist decides to walk away. This decision is not made lightly, as indicated by the line "No me quiero ir, pero me voy" ("I don't want to leave, but I'm leaving"). The repetition of numbers like 50 and 60 emphasizes the repetitive nature of the mistrust and the numerous attempts to salvage the relationship, ultimately leading to a breaking point.

Culturally, the song taps into the universal theme of how external influences, like gossip, can erode the foundation of trust in a relationship. The celebratory tone in the lines "A tu salud celebraré" ("To your health, I will celebrate") suggests a sense of liberation and moving on from the pain and love that the gossip caused. The song captures the bittersweet emotions of ending a relationship marred by mistrust and the relief that comes with finally letting go.