La Llorona wraps one of Mexico’s most haunting legends—the Weeping Woman—into a soulful confession of unstoppable love and sorrow. In Natalia Lafourcade’s version, the narrator speaks to La Llorona as if she were both an ancient spirit and a flesh-and-blood lover. Cemetery flowers that seem to sob, an iron crucifix moved to tears, and pleas to be covered with a warm rebozo paint a vivid scene where life, death, and passion mingle. The song whispers that true love can feel like martyrdom, because even when others try to tear the lovers apart, forgetting is impossible.
Beneath the melancholy, hints of playful pride burst through: “Yo soy como el chile verde… picante pero sabroso.” The singer may be nicknamed Negro, but he is “cariñoso”—tender-hearted—and he owns his fiery flavor. This push-and-pull between grief and spice makes the song feel alive. “La Llorona” ultimately says that love endures beyond the grave; it hurts, it heals, it makes us cry, yet it also keeps us deliciously human.
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.