Esa Guacha

The song 'Esa Guacha' by La Tía Coca is a vibrant and straightforward expression of desire and attraction, set against the backdrop of social and economic disparities. The lyrics are unapologetically direct, focusing on the allure of a woman who is well-off financially ('tiene mucha plata') and who seems to be out of the singer's social circle. The term 'guacha' is a colloquial and somewhat pejorative term in some Spanish-speaking countries, often used to refer to a young woman in a disrespectful way, but here it seems to be used with a mix of admiration and desire.

The repeated lines about not wanting the woman for her gold or money but for what she has 'entre tus patas' (literally 'between your legs') is a crude way of expressing sexual interest, stripping away the pretense of interest in her wealth. This blunt honesty might be seen as refreshing or offensive, depending on the listener's perspective. The song also touches on class issues, with the woman apparently looking down on cumbia music and its fans as 'grasas' (a derogatory term for lower-class, akin to 'trashy'), yet this class difference does not deter the singer's attraction.

La Tía Coca's musical style typically includes elements of cumbia, a genre known for its danceable beats and often associated with working-class culture in Latin America. The song's rhythm and energy are characteristic of cumbia, and the lyrics reflect the genre's sometimes raw and unfiltered take on life's experiences. 'Esa Guacha' is a song that doesn't shy away from expressing raw desire while also commenting on social class distinctions in a playful, if not provocative, manner.