“Tormento” plunges us into the whirlwind of a love that is as addictive as it is destructive. Mon Laferte, the Chilean–Mexican powerhouse of emotion, sings from the perspective of someone who loved with raw sincerity yet keeps getting pulled back into a toxic cycle. The lyrics paint snapshots of passion: a rushed kiss on the metro, poetry-like intimacy, and fiery jealousy. Beneath every memory, however, beats a stubborn conviction that nobody will ever love or tolerate the other person quite like she did.
What makes the song so gripping is the clash between hope and torment. Even while begging, “Don’t shout at me” and wishing she could erase those kisses, the narrator senses that the ex will eventually return. Love becomes a double-edged sword: it fuels her confidence, yet leaves her life “un tormento, un lamento.” Mon Laferte wraps this bittersweet truth in dramatic vocals and urgent rhythms, inviting listeners to feel both the intoxicating highs and the anguished lows of a relationship that simply refuses to end.
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.