“Que Te Vaya Bonito, Nicolás” is a heartfelt farewell wrapped in vivid Latin American imagery. Natalia Lafourcade sings to Nicolás as if he were a beloved friend setting off on an eternal flight. Birds circle in joyful dances, rivers burst into song, and Pachamama—Mother Earth—joins the celebration, guiding his soul toward a place of peace. Instead of clinging to sorrow, the chorus asks the wind, waves, and storms to carry away pain, turning grief into a vibrant fiesta of life. Those who remain promise to keep working the land and nurturing the love Nicolás once planted, so his spirit keeps blooming among them.
The song is at once a lullaby and a festive send-off. It comforts Nicolás, urging him not to fear the crossing, while empowering the living to honor his memory through music, nature, and continued growth. Lafourcade’s message is clear: every goodbye can also be a beautiful beginning, carried by wind, water, and star-lit skies.