“Gabriela” blends sophisticated pop with Latin-inspired acoustic guitar, spotlighting KATSEYE’s sultry energy and elevated vocal prowess. Member Daniela’s Spanish-language vocals heighten the emotional intensity of the track.

Song Credits

  • Artist: KATSEYE
  • Album: Gabriela
  • Released: June 20, 2025
  • Length: 4:54
  • Label: HYBE UMG, LLC
  • Writer: Andrew Watt, John Ryan, Ali Tamposi, Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Sara Schell
  • Producer: Andrew Watt, John Ryan

KATSEYE “Gabriela” Official MV

KATSEYE “Gabriela” Lyrics

English

[Verse 1: Megan & Manon]
Hot like a bullet
Flying too fast, I couldn’t catch it
Heart in the casket
You always knew it
The starring role, the main attraction
Got cameras flashing

[Pre-Chorus: Lara & Sophia]
Like, ooh
You got everybody’s eyes undressing you
And I see it too
Yeah, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you

[Chorus: Yoonchae, Manon, Lara & Daniela]
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la
Back off of my fella, Gabriela
Back off, Gabriela-la-la
‘Cause, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you (Hey)
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la, la-la-la-la

[Verse 2: Megan & Yoonchae]
Skin amaretto
I bet you taste just like the summer
Under the covers (Hey)
Me in the middle
Overprotective of my lover
You make me wonder

[Pre-Chorus: Lara & Sophia]
Like, ooh
If you made all of these fantasies come true
What would you do?
Yeah, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
But I’m begging you

[Chorus: Yoonchae, Manon, Lara & Daniela]
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la
Back off of my fella, Gabriela
Back off, Gabriela-la-la
‘Cause, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you (Hey)
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la, la-la-la-la

[Post-Chorus: Megan]
La-la-la-la
La-la-la-la
La-la-la-la (Oh, no)

[Bridge: Daniela]
Él llegó conmigo y conmigo se va
Sus ojos son mío’, eso no va a cambiar
Me quiere a mí y no importan las demás
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Él llegó conmigo y conmigo se va
Sus ojos son mío’, eso no va a cambiar
Me quiere a mí y no importan las demás
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no

[Chorus: Yoonchae, Manon, Lara, Daniela & (Sophia)]
Hands off, Gabriela, Gabriela
Hands off, Gabriela-la-la (Gabriela)
Back off of my fella, Gabriela
Back off, Gabriela-la-la (Oh, Gabriela-la-la)
‘Cause, ooh
You could have anyone else you wanted to
I’m begging you (I’m begging you; Hey)
Hands off, Gabriela (Gabriela, hands off), Gabriela
Hands off (Hands off), Gabriela-la-la, la-la-la-la (La-la-la-la)

[Outro: All & Manon]
La-la-la-la (La-la-la-la)
La-la-la-la (La-la-la-la)
La-la-la-la
(Back off, back off, back off)

KATSEYE “Gabriela” Meaning

“Gabriela” is a Latin-tinged R&B pop track that tells the emotional story of a woman pleading with another not to steal her partner. Originally written as a demo for Rita Ora and Anitta in 2019, the collaboration was ultimately shelved. The song later made its way to various labels before being acquired by HYBE and UMG for KATSEYE.

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Lyrically, “Gabriela” strikes a clever balance between jealousy and empowerment. The title character serves as both a literal and symbolic rival, embodying the insecurities that can surface even in the most solid relationships. Delivered with tight harmonies and simmering emotion, lines like “You could have anyone else you wanted to, I’m begging you” are soaked in vulnerability, offering an intimate glimpse into the narrator’s emotional state.

Adding to the song’s layered intensity is Daniela’s Spanish-language bridge—“Él llegó conmigo y conmigo se va”—which brings cultural depth and a dose of self-assurance. It’s a pivotal moment that reframes the drama with quiet confidence, subtly transforming the “other woman” narrative into a bold, feminist statement of self-worth.