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Mon Laferte and Nathy Peluso Release ‘La Tirana’: Meaning and English Lyrics

The song is an intense, soul-baring bolero that pays tribute to the legendary La Lupe

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Mon Laferte and Nathy Peluso have just dropped ‘La Tirana’, an intense, soul-baring bolero that pays tribute to the legendary La Lupe (and if you don’t know who she is, we’ll fill you in below).

The track is an ode to raw emotions and the complexity of strong women who are often labeled as intimidating. It also marks the latest preview of Femme Fatale, Mon’s upcoming album, set to arrive before the end of the year.

In the lyrics, both artists dive into the vulnerability that surfaces when relationships shift and unravel. One striking line goes: “I’ve got love problems and I don’t know how to heal them. That man doesn’t understand. He doesn’t see there’s fragility in me too. Girlfriend, I understand you so much, it’s a hellish problem. It happens to me too, we haven’t done anyone wrong. And still, they call us tyrants.”

The music video, directed by Chilean filmmaker Camila Grandi, draws on references like Cabaret, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and the vaudeville world.

With a theatrical, nostalgic aesthetic, it matches the live arrangements of the track: stirring violins, bold brass, and classic percussion that wrap around Mon and Nathy’s vocals in pure emotion. The video also features several well-known drag artists from Chile’s scene, adding even more layers of artistry and flair.

Who Was La Lupe?

La Lupe was one of the most explosive and passionate voices in Latin music during the 20th century. Born in Cuba in 1936, her raw, theatrical style made her an icon of bolero, guaracha, and salsa. On stage, she was unforgettable—breaking furniture, tearing her clothes, and pouring every ounce of emotion into her performances. She was an artist who pushed boundaries and defied the norms of her time.

Nicknamed “The Queen of Latin Soul”, La Lupe moved to New York in the 1960s. She worked with legends like Tito Puente and became a star under the Fania label. Her legacy is carried in classics like ‘Puro teatro,’ ‘Qué te pedí,’ and ‘La tirana’—the latter embraced as an anthem for women who refuse to be silenced or stepped on.

Though her career went through highs and lows and eventually ended in obscurity, her influence is still felt today. Artists like Mon Laferte and Nathy Peluso carry her spirit forward, celebrating female strength, sensuality, and vulnerability without asking permission.

‘La Tirana’ English Translation

[Verse 1]

I’ve got love problems and I don’t know how to heal them
That man just doesn’t get it
I’ve noticed there’s fragility in me too
Girlfriend, I understand you so well, it’s a hellish problem
It happens to me the same
We haven’t done anyone wrong, yet they still call us tyrants
And what am I supposed to do if all I want is to love?
I don’t get it, it should be so easy to admire you

[Chorus]

Girlfriend, there’s no man who dares
That’s our curse
This isn’t about competition
I want someone confident, with experience
Girlfriend, there’s no man who dares
That’s our curse

I want someone who’ll truly love me
With urgency, a man who can see me
Exactly as I am
[Verse 2]

Whoever’s lucky enough to see your dangerous beauty
Will be completely obsessed
He’ll never want to leave
This time I won’t settle
You deserve a real love

[Chorus]

Girlfriend, there’s no man who dares
That’s our curse
This isn’t about competition
I want someone confident, with experience
Girlfriend, there’s no man who dares
That’s our curse
I want someone who’ll truly love me
With urgency, a man who can see me
Exactly as I am

[Outro]

I’ve got love problems
I’ve got love problems
But we’ve survived worse problems, woman, ah
I’ve got love problems
I won’t cry anymore, even if they say I’m bad (Cha, cha, cha)
I’ve got love problems
I’ve got love problems (A bitch, a fox, a look)
For being bad, so bad (Ah)
I’ve got love problems (I’ve got problems, my love)
With loneliness (With loneliness)
For being tyrants.

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