The chorus is direct and repetitive, designed for the dance floor: "Pepa' y agua pa' la seca / To' el mundo en pastilla' en la discoteca" . While "pepas" and "pastillas" refer to pills (often associated with ecstasy or MDMA), the song uses them to describe the frenetic, "out of control" atmosphere of a night out.

"Pepas" is a masterclass in . While the lyrics are controversial for their drug references, the driving EDM beat and the universal theme of ignoring critics to enjoy life made it an "undeniable" global hit. Pepas - song and lyrics by Farruko - Spotify

The official lyrics center on a philosophy of unapologetic living and intense partying.