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La Tortura de Lyss is a raw, story-driven ballad where Melendi swaps his usual upbeat flair for a chilling narrative. Through vivid images of blood-stained sheets and silent tears, we meet Lyss, a young girl whose own father turns her home into a prison. The lyrics show how the physical pain is only the surface; the true agony beats inside her mind, fed by shame and secrecy. Other children play carefree games, yet Lyss is trapped in a different, sinister “game” that no child should ever know.
Melendi’s song is a call to break the silence surrounding abuse. Each verse underlines how unspoken trauma can wither a heart and steal a future if no one listens. By shining a harsh light on Lyss’s hidden wounds, the track urges listeners to stay alert, speak up, and protect the vulnerable. Despite its dark theme, the song’s ultimate purpose is hopeful: it reminds us that sharing the truth can turn night into day for survivors everywhere.
Melendi (Ramón Melendi Espina) is a Spanish singer and songwriter from Oviedo whose sound blends pop, rumba, and pop rock. He broke through with his debut album Sin noticias de Holanda in 2003, and his single "Con la luna llena" became the official theme of the 2004 Vuelta a España.
His catalog mixes catchy hooks with heartfelt, streetwise storytelling, including the Real Oviedo anthem "Volveremos." He has also appeared as a coach on La Voz Kids in Mexico. In 2025 he celebrated two decades on stage with the "20 años sin noticias" tour, drawing huge crowds across Spain.