Arde (Spanish for It Burns) finds Aitana lighting a symbolic match against silence and forgetfulness: she sings of hollow hugs and disguises that mask reality, then urges us to let the fire consume those lies—“Arde, arde, que arda bien.” In quick, vivid strokes she paints prisoners of history, erased canvases, and Babel-like confusion, all to highlight how power rewrites the past when we choose comfort over memory. Yet amid the flames the Spanish pop star affirms solidarity—“soy hija también”—reminding us that pain has no race or skin color, and that a true home cannot exist without calm, truth, and collective remembrance. The result is a Latin Pop anthem that makes you want to dance while it sparks reflection: only by letting the truth burn bright can we dismantle the old story of the slave and his king and build something new from the ashes.
Aitana Ocaña Morales, known simply as Aitana, is a celebrated Spanish pop singer and songwriter born on June 27, 1999, in Barcelona, Catalonia. Rising to fame as the runner-up on the 2017 revival season of Operación Triunfo, she quickly captivated Spain with hits like the chart-topping single "Lo Malo"—a collaboration with Ana Guerra—and her debut solo single "Teléfono."
Since her breakthrough, Aitana has released acclaimed albums such as Spoiler (2019), which earned her a Latin Grammy nomination, and 11 Razones (2020), showcasing her versatile pop and electropop style. Often hailed as the "Spanish Princess of Pop," she has amassed multiple number-one hits in Spain, including "Vas a Quedarte" and "Mon Amour." Beyond music, Aitana has also ventured into acting, starring in the Disney+ series La Última. Her fresh sound and dynamic presence continue to make her one of Spain's most exciting contemporary artists.