La Petite Mort Lyrics in English José Madero

La Petite Mort literally means the little death, a playful French term for the flash of oblivion that follows an orgasm. In this song, José Madero turns that idea into a moody confession. The narrator dives head-first into a whirlwind of smoke, alcohol and tangled sheets, searching for air yet feeling smothered by a naked body that promises passion but not love. The repeated chant “Sigamos mintiéndonos” (let’s keep lying to ourselves) is half anthem, half alarm bell: everyone knows it is the wrong path, but they tumble into it anyway, just for that fleeting rush.

Behind the catchy melody lies a cautionary tale. Each “little death” leaves a bigger emptiness, echoing inside the crypt-like setting of the lyrics where real love simply cannot survive. The world screams “¡No es por ahí!” and still the heart hits the same wall, proving that temporary pleasure cannot fill permanent voids. Madero’s track is equal parts seduction and self-reflection, urging listeners to question whether they are chasing genuine connection or just another exhilarating moment that will vanish with the dawn.