Belinda’s “Lolita” is a glittery, tongue-in-cheek celebration of teenage rebellion and self-made power. Slipping into the famous Lolita persona, the Mexican pop star brags about rock ’n’ roll, vodka, and late-night “reventón,” describing life like a video game where one press of a button delivers instant gratification. The chant of “eso, eso, eso” pounds home an impulsive craving for everything exciting and off-limits.
Behind the bubble-gum lipstick and heart-shaped shades, this Lolita knows exactly what she’s doing: she lures, she provokes, and she warns that she will “break your heart.” By name-dropping Nabokov, Belinda flips the old story inside out, claiming the narrative for herself and anyone who refuses to be defined by others. The track invites listeners to paint their lips dynamite-red, crank up the volume, and live unapologetically while the night is young.
Belinda Peregrín, known simply as Belinda, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, and actress born in Madrid, Spain, in 1989. Raised in Mexico City, she began her career as a child actress in popular Mexican telenovelas before breaking out as a Latin pop sensation. Her self-titled debut album in 2003 was a commercial success, selling over a million copies worldwide and solidifying her presence in Latin music.
Belinda blends Latin pop, pop rock, and electropop, earning her the title "Princess of Latin Pop." She has also starred in films such as Disney's "The Cheetah Girls 2" and appeared in the Hollywood blockbuster "Baywatch." With multiple platinum albums and over 3 million records sold, Belinda continues to be a major influence in Latin entertainment, also serving as a coach on Mexico's singing competition show "La Voz."