Picture waking up under gray skies that just refuse to clear. That is the mood Yahritza Y Su Esencia captures in “Días Nublados”, a Regional Mexican ballad that blends her U.S.-Mexican roots with raw, modern heartbreak. From the first verse, she compares emotional baggage to literal back pain: “Me duele la espalda de cargar el peso.” The clouds rolled in the moment her lover walked out, and even the family dog can sense something is missing.
The song is a bittersweet goodbye. Yahritza admits she once bet on an eternal love, yet now she stares at only “the shadows of what you used to light.” Between puffs of smoke and sips of cough syrup, she confronts loss while still cherishing the story they wrote together. “Nuestra historia ya es historia y me gustó.” It is a confession, a coping anthem, and a reminder that sometimes we have to dance through the storm before the sun can break through.
Yahritza y Su Esencia is an American regional Mexican trio from Yakima Valley, Washington, blending traditional ranchera sounds with urban sierreño rhythms. Comprising siblings Yahritza Martínez (vocals, acoustic guitar), Armando "Mando" Martínez (twelve-string guitar), and Jairo Martínez (acoustic bass), the band burst onto the scene in 2022.
Their breakout hit "Soy el Único," written by Yahritza at just fourteen, climbed the Billboard Global 200 and earned them recognition at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, with nominations for Best New Artist and Best Norteño Album. Yahritza y Su Esencia continues to captivate audiences with their heartfelt lyrics and fresh take on regional Mexican music.