Solita Lyrics in English by Kali Uchis
Venenosa is an eye-catching adjective that means “poisonous” or “venomous.”
In the lyric “Serpiente venenosa” (poisonous snake), Kali Uchis uses it metaphorically to brand a lover as dangerously toxic. The vivid, almost cinematic image makes this word memorable and perfect for exploring how Spanish conveys emotional toxicity through nature imagery.
Kali Uchis kicks this song off with a sharp, painful image: seeing her partner with someone else felt "Como una espina de rosa" (Like a rose's thorn). She describes this person as a "Serpiente venenosa" (Poisonous snake) who keeps rubbing salt in her "open wounds." It's a classic story of a toxic relationship where she feels like a piece of her is locked away in the home they once shared.
But then the song completely flips. Instead of sadness, she finds power in being by herself. The chorus is a celebration of independence: "Solita, solita / Bailando aquí sola / Como a mí me gusta" (Alone, alone / Dancing here alone / The way I like it). She decides that dancing by herself is "mejor que con el diablo" (better than with the devil). It's a fantastic, blunt declaration that her own company is way better than being with someone who hurts her.
