Obra De Dios

Mon Laferte's song 'Obra De Dios' is a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and resilience. The lyrics, sung in a mix of Spanish and French, convey a narrative of personal growth and the embracing of one's own fragility and strength. The opening lines in French, 'Je suis la reine, Fragilité,' which translate to 'I am the queen, Fragility,' set the tone for a song that celebrates the duality of being both vulnerable and regal.

The song's protagonist speaks of casual encounters and a solitary life, draped in elegant black and a veil of fragility. Despite the loneliness and the challenges faced, there is a strong assertion of self-worth and empowerment with the repeated line 'Yo soy obra de Dios' ('I am a work of God'). This line serves as a mantra, affirming the inherent value and beauty in oneself as a creation of the divine. The mention of crying yet feeling better, and having walked a 'rosy sky' suggests a journey through hardship to a place of better understanding and acceptance of life's ups and downs.

The themes of darkness and light, pleasure and pain, are woven throughout the song, reflecting the complex nature of human experience. The artist's willingness to reign in darkness, to find power in the midst of personal storms, and to play chess with life's challenges, speaks to a mature acceptance of life's inevitable difficulties. Mon Laferte's style, often characterized by its emotional depth and blend of genres, perfectly complements the song's message of finding strength in vulnerability and seeing oneself as a divine creation, worthy of pleasure and capable of overcoming adversity.