Palomita

Mon Laferte's song "Palomita" tells a poignant story of a small dove embarking on a journey to find a new home. The dove, symbolizing a person or perhaps the artist herself, leaves its familiar surroundings in search of a better life. The lyrics describe the dove's initial struggles, as it attempts to fly without knowing how, representing the challenges and uncertainties faced when stepping into the unknown. The repeated phrase "Ay, ay, ay" underscores the emotional weight of this journey, filled with both hope and hardship.

As the dove ventures far from its homeland, it becomes an 'illegal' in a foreign land, paying the price of loneliness. This part of the song touches on themes of immigration and the isolation that often accompanies it. Despite being separated from its flock, the dove's belief in its own wings—its abilities and resilience—keeps it going. The song highlights the dove's perseverance, as it eventually finds a new flock and builds a nest, symbolizing the creation of a new life and community.

However, the story takes a bittersweet turn when the dove, now older, decides to return to its original home, only to find everything changed. The dove's tears and the realization that it no longer belongs there reflect the complex emotions of nostalgia and displacement. The final lines of the song, "No era de aquí, ni era de allá," capture the essence of feeling like an outsider everywhere. Mon Laferte uses the dove's journey to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the universal quest for freedom.