“Melancolía” feels like flipping through the pages of a bittersweet diary, where Mon Laferte paints love as a beautiful but crumbling house. Over pulsing beats and tender vocals, she admits “yo quería ser mejor” and confesses that wreckage was never part of the plan. Everyday life turns into catastrophe, yet there is a flicker of modern hope: maybe uploading a video together could pull the lovers back from “la muerte.” It is a clever nod to our online era, showing how we sometimes reach for digital lifelines when emotions are drowning.
Still, beneath the irony sits a raw devotion. The singer’s “corazón nuclear” once aimed for perfection, and even while she watches the relationship freeze over, she dreams of surviving another winter side by side. In the end, Mon Laferte wraps heartbreak, resignation, and quiet optimism into one aching chorus of “qué melancolía.” The song reminds us that love can be both ruinous and resilient, and that in a parallel world—or maybe just a braver tomorrow—we might learn to care for each other a little better.
Mon Laferte (born Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte in 1983) is a celebrated Chilean and Mexican singer, songwriter, and painter known for her dynamic music style that spans pop, rock, bolero, and more. Originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, she began her career under her birth name before relocating to Mexico in 2007 where she embraced the stage name Mon Laferte, marking a fresh start in both her personal life and artistic journey.
With over 4.8 million equivalent album sales in Mexico alone, Mon Laferte stands as the best-selling Chilean artist of the digital era. Her powerful voice and emotive songwriting have earned her five Latin Grammy Awards and multiple nominations, placing her among the best female Latin pop artists of all time. Mon Laferte’s captivating stage presence and ability to mix genres have made her a standout figure in Latin music today.