Mon Laferte lights a musical match with “Se Me Va A Quemar El Corazón,” painting the raw feeling of a love that scorches more than it soothes. The lyrics follow a narrator whose heart feels ready to burst, poisoned by memories of a fleeting motel rendezvous. She grapples with the tug-of-war between desire and self-preservation, begging for a “recipe” to keep still while admitting she misses her ex “more than ever.” The repeated image of a burning heart turns into a visceral symbol for lingering passion that hurts as much as it heats.
As the song unfolds, the Chilean-Mexican singer flips between tenderness and fury, calling her former lover an “emotional butcher” and declaring, “I hate you more than ever.” This push-and-pull captures the chaos of toxic attraction: blocking and unblocking, loving and loathing, wanting to forget yet reliving every detail. By the time the final goodbye arrives, Mon Laferte’s voice delivers a cathartic release. Listeners are left with an anthem for anyone who has wrestled with a love that leaves scars, reminding us that sometimes the only cure for a burning heart is to walk away before it turns to ashes.
Mon Laferte (born Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte in 1983) is a celebrated Chilean and Mexican singer, songwriter, and painter known for her dynamic music style that spans pop, rock, bolero, and more. Originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, she began her career under her birth name before relocating to Mexico in 2007 where she embraced the stage name Mon Laferte, marking a fresh start in both her personal life and artistic journey.
With over 4.8 million equivalent album sales in Mexico alone, Mon Laferte stands as the best-selling Chilean artist of the digital era. Her powerful voice and emotive songwriting have earned her five Latin Grammy Awards and multiple nominations, placing her among the best female Latin pop artists of all time. Mon Laferte’s captivating stage presence and ability to mix genres have made her a standout figure in Latin music today.