Elefantes invites you to slip off your shoes, close your eyes, and let your imagination stampede like a herd of gentle giants. Natalia Lafourcade paints a playful, almost surreal landscape where everyday delights—tasting cajeta ice cream, crunching through chayote fields, pedaling a bicycle straight into the ocean—blend with impossible visions of elephants drifting across the sky. Each image bursts with child-like wonder, urging the listener to rediscover simple sensations and embrace nature’s textures, sounds, and flavors.
Beneath the whimsical imagery lies a deeper message: true magic appears when we reconnect with our senses and give ourselves permission to dream. Lafourcade celebrates freedom from routine, curiosity without fear, and the courage to explore the world barefoot before deciding whom or what to love. By the time the final chorus touches the clouds and returns to earth, we are reminded that imagination is not an escape—it is a way back to a more authentic, joy-filled self.
Natalia Lafourcade is a celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter and musician born in Mexico City in 1984. Known for her lyrical soprano voice, she masterfully blends genres such as pop rock, Latin folk, bossa nova, and jazz. Since her 2002 debut, Natalia has become one of Latin America's most influential artists, earning 18 Latin Grammy Awards and four Grammy Awards among other honors.
Raised in the artistic town of Coatepec, Veracruz, Natalia was surrounded by music from an early age, inspired by both Mexican legends and international icons like Fiona Apple and Björk. Her rich discography showcases heartfelt songwriting and innovative production, with notable albums including Mujer Divina, a tribute to Agustín Lara, and Hasta la Raíz, which garnered critical acclaim for its emotional depth and musical sophistication.