Si Estuviera En Dubai

Cartel de Santa's 'Si Estuviera En Dubai' is a raw and explicit portrayal of betrayal and the complex emotions that come with a deceitful relationship. The song's lyrics express a mixture of love and hate towards a partner who is characterized as dishonest and unfaithful. The artist uses strong language and vivid imagery to convey the pain and frustration of being with someone who prioritizes money over the relationship and is skilled at manipulation and lies.

The repeated line 'Si estuviera en Dubai' followed by 'te agarraba a pedradas' (which translates to 'I would stone you' in English) is a stark metaphor for the punishment the artist feels the partner deserves for their infidelity and deceit. This line also alludes to the harsher penalties for adultery in some Middle Eastern countries, contrasting with the perceived lack of consequences in the artist's current situation. The song's chorus, which alternates between 'ay, ay, ay' and 'bye, bye, bye,' reflects the internal conflict between the desire to stay and the need to leave this toxic relationship.

The song concludes with a resigned acceptance that the situation is not going to change. The artist acknowledges that they are not in Dubai, where the rules of engagement might be different, and instead, they are stuck in the reality of their relationship in Monterrey. Despite the partner's behavior, the artist admits to being available for physical intimacy, highlighting the complexity of emotions and the difficulty in breaking free from the cycle of a dysfunctional relationship.