The song was written to Eugenia Cohen, with whom the author was in a relationship but who eventually left him, because her parents disapproved.
[citation needed] Despite the specific context in which the song was written, it is sometimes referred to as Guatemala's second national anthem.
[1] The song has been performed by several musical acts, including Guatemalan singer and Grammy Award-winner Gaby Moreno.
In 2023, she recorded a collaboration with actor Oscar Isaac, which was released as a single and included on her album X Mí (Vol.
[2] In the app, an 8-bit rendering of a smiley face attempts to sing the song, with light guitar accompaniment.