"Dile (Homenaje)" by Jhay Cortez is a song that tells the story of a secret love affair. The lyrics reveal the protagonist urging the person they're involved with to tell their partner that they haven't made up their mind and are unsure about being married. They want the person to disclose that they frequently meet and communicate, even though they haven't officially committed to each other on social media. The song describes how the person they're involved with is mistreated and not valued when they are alone with their partner. Despite this, they still return home, knowing the time their partner is aware of. The protagonist wants the person to admit that they met while dancing and that they want to see them again. They desire another night together and want to share the details of what they did the previous night, mentioning the lingering scent of their perfume that their partner does not recognize. Jhay Cortez later joins in, singing about being followed by this person and questioning what they're doing with their current partner, who they are constantly fighting with, while they drink together. The lyrics suggest that rumors are spreading, implying that the secret affair is being discovered. The protagonist recognizes that the person they're involved with is hiding their relationship and advises them not to act like a poor devil when they're with their partner, as that makes them feel lonely. The protagonist believes that their encounters are different from those with the person's partner. They remark that the person's true desire is to be with them. Despite the partner sometimes failing to provide affection, the person feels something unique when with the protagonist, leading to their encounters. The song repeats the chorus, emphasizing the protagonist's desire for another night together and mentioning the pressure they're under. It suggests that even if the person returns to their partner, they won't be forgotten. Overall, "Dile (Homenaje)" tells the story of a passionate but secretive love affair, exploring the complexity of emotions and desires between the characters involved.
