Who Is Rosalía Talking About in Her Song ‘La Perla’?
Since the artist released her latest album LUX, this has been one of the million-dollar questions
Rosalía made a powerful entrance with the release of her highly anticipated fourth album, LUX. This work blends classical music with various styles, making it absolutely unclassifiable, and represents the artist’s deepest introspective exercise to date, a process that took her three years.
LUX is a reflection (in 13 languages) on self-existence, spirituality, love, and pain. Yes, heartbreak is also present. This is evident in songs like La Perla, which has undoubtedly been one of the most talked-about tracks so far.
The song is a melodic diss track in collaboration with Yahritza y Su Esencia, set to a slow ranchera rhythm fused with orchestral elements that give it a grandiose feel. Many linked it to Rosalía’s past relationships (such as with Rauw Alejandro or C. Tangana) because of its lyrics.
“The local disappointment, national heartbreaker. An emotional terrorist, the world’s greatest disaster. He’s a pearl, nobody trusts him. He’s a pearl, one to watch out for,” Rosalía sings in the chorus.
What’s the Meaning of ‘Pearl’ in Rosalia’s ‘La Perla’?
The term “perla” (pearl) in Spanish refers to someone who is a troublemaker, a manipulator. Someone selfish who looks out only for themselves and, if you’re not careful, will surely deceive you.
For all the curious fans wondering who La Perla is about, Rosalía recently answered this question on the Spanish TV show La Revuelta.
Rosalía Answers who La Perla is directed to on La Revuelta
La Revuelta is one of the most influential late-night shows in Spain, Rosalía’s home country. It has become one of the artist’s most talked-about appearances following her exclusive performance at the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025.
“I’m not saying anything,” the artist joked. “Do you feel identified? Is someone going to dedicate La Perla to you?” she said laughing.
The host commented that it reminded him of the songs by the great Rocío Jurado, due to its “lyrical insult” style.
@larevuelta_tve ¿Quién es ESE terrorista nacional de LA PERLA? 🔍 👀 «Un terrorista emocional, el mayor desastre mundial Es una perla, nadie se fía» Para los de las teorías y análisis #LaRevuelta #DavidBroncano #Rosalia #laperla #teorias ♬ sonido original – La Revuelta
“If someone does something to me, I say it, I verbalize it,” the artist laughed. “I feel relieved,” she expressed. “A lot can be said from here, but I think an album in general contains a lot of fiction. And also a bit of nonfiction,” Rosalía added.
“Do I know the guy?” Broncano joked. “I don’t know who you know or don’t know,” the artist replied.
Then, Rosalía added a key point: there isn’t just “one pearl” in La Perla. The song brings together situations involving several “pearls.” “But the problem is there isn’t just one pearl in life in general; it’s a shame, but we all know more than one pearl,” Rosalía added.
In this way, La Perla seems more like a compilation of ironic takes on various situations than a diss track aimed at someone specific. Who doesn’t know more than one “pearl”?
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