“Te Mata” is Kali Uchis’s fiery Bolero of rebirth. Sung with a velvet-sharp delivery, the Colombian star turns past heartbreak into a victory lap. She looks straight at the doubters, the former lover, and even her own previous fears, proudly declaring that their disbelief only fuels her shine. Once labeled “la diabla” in someone else’s story, she now wears the title like glittering armor, celebrating the moment she realized she could grow her own wings.
The lyrics move from pain to power. We hear her recount sleepless nights and bullet-like insults, then watch her step out of that “pesadilla” into bright, self-chosen joy. Surrounded by a new love who cherishes her, Kali sings that true revenge is simple: living happily, laughing loudly, and never giving her ex the validation he craves. The song’s message? Self-worth is lethal to anyone who tried to clip your wings, and the sight of you flying free is exactly what “te mata.”
Kali Uchis, born Karly Marina Loaiza on July 17, 1994, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter celebrated for her unique blend of contemporary R&B, neo soul, and Latin music. Growing up with roots in both the United States and Colombia, she learned piano and saxophone in high school and began her music career with the genre-defying mixtape Drunken Babble in 2012.
Uchis gained wider acclaim with her 2015 EP Por Vida and broke through with her debut studio album Isolation in 2018, earning critical praise and notable collaborations. She is known for her smooth vocals and fusion of cultural influences, highlighted by her viral Spanish-language single "TelepatĂa" from the album Sin Miedo (2020). With multiple awards, including a Grammy, Kali Uchis continues to captivate audiences with her evocative sound and artistic versatility.