Have you ever felt like your own thoughts are working against you? In his upbeat and personal song "Artificial," Spanish artist Alvaro Soler sings about exactly that. He describes the feeling of having constant "voces que hay dentro de mí" (voices inside of me) that make him imagine the worst. The song is a candid conversation with himself, where he even says, "Álvaro, lo siento, no exageres, por favor" (Álvaro, I'm sorry, don't exaggerate, please). He calls this feeling his "miedo artificial," or artificial fear, a powerful way of saying that the anxiety we often feel is created in our own minds.
But this isn't a sad song! It's a hopeful anthem about how to handle those fears. Instead of fighting them, Alvaro decides to "darle la mano" (shake its hand) and accept them. The song reminds us of some very important truths:
Álvaro Soler is a Spanish pop singer and songwriter born on January 9, 1991, in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain. He rose to international fame with his hit single "El mismo sol" in 2015, which enjoyed massive success across Europe and Latin America, including a special bilingual version featuring Jennifer Lopez.
Known for his catchy blend of Latin pop and folk pop, Álvaro has released three studio albums: Eterno agosto (2015), Mar de colores (2018), and Magia (2021), delivering other hits like "Sofia" and "La cintura". Multilingual and culturally diverse, he lived in Japan during his youth and speaks six languages including Spanish, German, and Japanese. Álvaro continues to enchant audiences worldwide with his vibrant sound and heartfelt lyrics.