"Como Así" (English: "How So?" or "What Do You Mean?") is a song by Argentine singer Lali featuring boyband

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, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, ''

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'' (2020). Written by Lali, Brasa, Yoel Henriquez, Pablo Preciado, along with its producers Jowan Espinosa and Rolo, the song was released on November 8, 2019 through Sony Music Argentina. The song was voted Best Latin Collaboration of 2019 by ''

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Background and composition

The collaboration was born after Lali and CNCO co-hosted the

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. Lyrically, "Como Así" was described as "a heartfelt track about a couple who, despite calling it quits, can't fathom the fact that they have broken up and are unable to move on". The song kicks off with romantic

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s before dropping a catchy pop-

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melody.

Accolades

Music video

Filmed in

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and directed by Joaquín Cambre, the music video made its debut the same night "Como Así" was released. In the clip, Lali portrays the love interest for each of the CNCO members, with each scene telling a different story.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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