Imagine the sun suddenly switching off, flowers and angels bursting into tears, and the whole world pressing pause. That is the dramatic picture Natalia Lafourcade paints in “Que La Vida Vale.” Singing from the afterlife, she recalls the instant her life was “snatched away,” dreams and illusions cut short. These cinematic images remind us how fragile everything is: money, social class, even the brightest stars cannot stop time.
Yet the song is anything but gloomy. From her place “where the dead are,” she sends an upbeat plea to the living: “Life is worth it - so live it!” Because endings can arrive “when you least expect it,” Natalia urges us to savor every second, honor happiness, and forget superficial divides. In just a few verses she turns loss into fuel for joy, inviting us to dance, love, and celebrate the present moment before it slips away.
Natalia Lafourcade is a celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter and musician born in Mexico City in 1984. Known for her lyrical soprano voice, she masterfully blends genres such as pop rock, Latin folk, bossa nova, and jazz. Since her 2002 debut, Natalia has become one of Latin America's most influential artists, earning 18 Latin Grammy Awards and four Grammy Awards among other honors.
Raised in the artistic town of Coatepec, Veracruz, Natalia was surrounded by music from an early age, inspired by both Mexican legends and international icons like Fiona Apple and Björk. Her rich discography showcases heartfelt songwriting and innovative production, with notable albums including Mujer Divina, a tribute to Agustín Lara, and Hasta la Raíz, which garnered critical acclaim for its emotional depth and musical sophistication.