Gabito Ballesteros
No one captures the essence of heartbreak like Gabito Ballesteros.
On Thursday, March, 6, PEOPLE is completely premiering the music video to Ballesteros’ newest single “Perdido” (Spanish for “misplaced”). The monitor is his “most private” thus far — as he delves into themes of affection, loss and emotional turmoil.
“’Perdido’ is likely one of the most private songs I’ve launched. It’s in regards to the feeling of being misplaced in heartbreak, attempting to flee the ache however realizing that nothing really fills the void,” the singer-songwriter, 25, tells PEOPLE completely.
He continues, “I wished to seize that uncooked emotion — the loneliness, the remorse, and the wrestle to maneuver on.”
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Within the music video, viewers discover Ballesteros sitting at a dimly-lit desk alone with a drink in his hand, within the middle of a room full of purple roses and a room adorned with chandeliers.
As he sings alongside to the melancholic lyrics, the Mexican star — who’s sporting a black go well with — lights a bouquet of roses ablaze. On the finish of the visible, he stares on the flame and watches them burn to ashes.
For Ballesteros, every bit of the music video was symbolic of his expertise with heartbreak — and “designed to mirror the feelings within the lyrics.”
“Bringing ‘Perdido’ to life with the music video was an emotional expertise,” he says.
Including that, “the roses, the dim lighting, and the burning bouquet all symbolize the ache and fervour behind the music.”
He concludes, “I hope followers can really feel the depth of the story once they watch it.”
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Ballesteros — who’s recognized for co-writing hits like “Woman Gaga” and “Presidente” — launched his debut album The GB in Might of final yr. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart. He is additionally collaborated with hitmakers like Peso Pluma, Becky G, Natanael Cano, Grupo Frontera, Junior H and Piso 21.
Final month, he joined forces with Tito Double P for “7 Dias,” which holds the No. 1 spot on the Spotify Weekly High Songs Mexico as of March 6.
“Peridido” is out now.
