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“La Ciudad Huele A Sudor” captures the hilarious agony of a sweltering Spanish summer. From sweaty metro rides to a bedroom that feels like a dump, Ginebras lists every sticky detail of Madrid in August. She daydreams about escaping to Mallorca, sneaking into her cousin’s pool, and living off watermelon, granizados, and frozen fish sticks. The chorus keeps circling back to the same cry: “¡Tengo mucho calor!” — a playful chant anyone who has melted in a big city heatwave can relate to.

Beneath the comedy sits a carefree, body-positive anthem. The singer proudly shows off her unshaven legs, soft belly, and “enorme morro,” turning discomfort into confidence and humor. Instead of hiding indoors, she cranks up the fan, grabs her abanico, and invites us to dance through the sweat. The result is a witty indie-pop ode to surviving summer with attitude, laughter, and a killer hook.

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