Songfacts®:

• Translated from Spanish, "Mi Ex Tenía Razon" means "'my ex was right." But don't be fooled - the title and lyrics dance with irony. It's a sly wink at Karol G's former flame, Anuel A, while also a love-soaked ballad dedicated to the Colombian star's romantic partner, Feid.
• In May 2023, Puerto Rico rapper and singer Anuel AA released the song "Mejor Que Yo" ("Better than Me," in English), dedicated to Karol G. Anuel believes no one could ever match up to him in Karol G's eyes.
  
  On the chorus, Karol G strikes back with an unfiltered truth:
  
  Mi ex tenía razón
  Dijo que no iba a encontrar uno como él
  Y me llegó uno mejor, que me trata major
  
  This translates into English as:
  My ex was right
  He said I wouldn't find someone like him
  And I got a better one, who treats me better
  
  Karol G's "better one" is her boyfriend, the Colombian singer-songwriter Feid. Anuel AA knew about the love connection brewing when he recorded "Meyor Que Yo."
• The verses of "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" unveil Karol G basking in the glow of her newfound joy beside Feid. He makes her feel loved both beneath the sheets and beyond.
  
  Bebé, en la cama me curaste to' lo que me dolía
  Me pusiste a latir donde ya no me latía
  A ti sí te creo cuando me dices "mi amor"
  
  Translates into English as:
  Baby, in bed you healed everything that hurt me
  You made me beat where I was no longer beating
  I do believe you when you tell me "my love"
• In the song's second verse, Karol unfurls the tale of her transformation, a shift from feeling cast aside. A crowning moment resounds, poetic and profound:
  
  Si ahora me doy cuenta que fui yo la que coroné
  
  Translates into English as:
  Now I realize that I was the one who got crowned
  
  In Medellín slang, "Coroné" indicates that a victory was won or that there was a victory. It's also another nod to Karol's relationship with Feid, who sang a 2021 song titled "Coroné."
• Musically, "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" is a grupero-inspired cumbia that pays tribute to Tex-Mex and cumbia queen Selena Quintanilla, an artist who's inspired Karol. "I'm a big fan of Selena Quintanilla," Karol G told Apple Music. "She is and will continue to be a great motivating factor in my career and personal life; I even have a tattoo of her on my arm."
• Karol G wrote "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" with:
  
  Her go-to songwriting partner Keityn.
  
  Rios (Nicky Jam and Myke Towers' "Polvo," Ozuna's "Gracias").
  
  Miami-based Mexican songwriter/producer Edgar Barrera (Maluma's "Hawái," Fuerza Regida's "Bebe Dame").
  
  Regular Bad Bunny collaborator Marco "MAG" Borrero.
• Barrera and Mag produced the track. "This song is very special because it has that Tejano vibe," said Karol G. "We record all the instruments live: guitar, piano, etc. It was an amazing experience."