Mon Laferte’s “Si Tú Me Quisieras” is a raw confession booth in song form. The Chilean-Mexican singer pours out the frustration of loving someone who does not love her back. She admits she pretended to say goodbye, tried to erase memories, stuffed her days with distractions, and even sought help from a psychiatrist – yet the thought of calling that person never leaves. Every heartbeat feels like a trigger that "shoots" love through her body, a feeling that spreads, demands, and hurts all at once.
Underneath the dramatic imagery is a simple wish: “Everything would be different if you loved me.” Mon Laferte compares this unreturned love to a bullet lodged in her – it chokes and almost “kills,” but she still imagines dropping therapy, weaving stories with the person’s black hair, and sharing a life together. The song is a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has battled stubborn, obsessive love, capturing both the humor of her own “complicated” nature and the agony of wanting what feels just out of reach.
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.