Cicatriza comes from the verb cicatrizar, meaning 'to heal' or 'to scar'. It's a vivid word that evokes a strong image of mending or forming a scar.
In the song, Rozalén uses this word poetically to describe how the air 'heals' or 'scars' the vocal cords of the singer ("Sentir el aire que cicatriza las cuerdas de su voz"). This suggests that the act of singing, and the very air that carries the voice, has a profound, almost transformative effect on the artist, leaving a lasting mark or healing their expression.
Rozalen wrote "Mis Palabras" about the strange thing that happens once a song leaves your mouth: it stops being yours. She sings that to plenty of people, "A muchos no les dicen nada" [To many, they say nothing] - the words just pass through. But to someone else those same lines, "esas mismas," do something real: "A otros cura la herida" [To others, it heals the wound].
For her own part, the song isn't really about being heard at all. What she holds onto is the physical act of singing itself: "Me quedo con la caricia que le provoca al cantor, sentir el aire que cicatriza las cuerdas de su voz" [I'm left with the caress it brings to the singer, feeling the air that heals the strings of their voice]. The reward isn't the reaction. It's the breath moving over her own vocal cords.
Rozalén, from Spain, is a singer-songwriter whose live performances often feature Beatriz Romero, an interpreter who translates her lyrics into sign language. This unique aspect makes her concerts accessible and adds another layer to her storytelling.
Her music frequently explores social themes, bringing attention to issues like feminism and human rights, alongside more personal narratives. She is known for songs such as "La Puerta Violeta" and "Girasoles", which are often heartfelt and thought-provoking.