One is a 9 person … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists performing under this name.
One is a 9 person Valencian band that formed in 2010 and performs exclusively in Spanish with a focus on social issues.
One is a soloist singer-songwriter who began releasing music in 2015. Mafalda describes her music as "dark pop" and cites Lana Del Rey, Cat Power, Lauryn Hill, The Strokes, Belle & Sebastian, and Kaiser Chiefs as musical influences. She has both Spanish- and English-language songs. She started writing music when she was fourteen years old. She released her first single, Don't Let Go, in 2015 while she was a student at Berklee. She released an extended play titled Daisy Chain in June 2019, which was produced by Ian Barter and Doug Schadt.
Born in London, of Spanish-Bulgarian origin, Mafalda is a singer-songwriter with diverse roots and life experiences. Mafalda defines her music as her “most vulnerable self, an honest reflection of what I see in the world my generation lives in. In November 2020 she released her first song in spanish “Decir Adiós”. Following her successful Spanish-language debut, Mafalda is beginning the year by releasing her second single in Spanish "Así Lo Hago Yo". Written by Mafalda in Los Angeles in collaboration with Carola Rosas and Dani Sobrino, the song was produced by Oscar Free (from the U.S.) and Tunvao (from Andalusia in Spain), with the executive production of Alizzz.
Blood Ties
Mafalda Lyrics
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Has crecido entre sonrisas falsas
Besos y abrazos
Ropa, pelo, peso
Orientación política
Te juzgan, te moldean, te conducen las ideas
Hoy no, hoy no soporto a los de siempre opinando
Se acabó
Que no me representa
Que más bien me avergüenza aaah
Se sostiene la homofobia, y el racismo se recrea
En los núcleos familiares, en las bodas, en las cenas de empresa
A los niños violencia y a las niñas muñecas
Cuántas historias se esconden en casa?
Cuánta violencia tras la pared?
Cuánta apariencia? Familia perfecta
Lazos de sangre, cadenas, tal vez?
Cuántas historias se esconden en casa?
Cuánta violencia tras la pared?
Cuánta apariencia, familia perfecta?
Lazos de sangre, cadenas, tal vez?
Es hora de sentar cabeza y tener un crío
Si la cosa no funciona, el problema no es mío
Cuántos traumas, cuánta falta de cuidados
Las niñas, los niños hacen cola en los juzgados
Ahí va
Rehacen su vida y el crío divide su alma
Errores de adulto que toda la vida acompañan
Cuántas historias se esconden en casa?
Cuánta violencia tras la pared?
Cuánta apariencia, familia perfecta?
Lazos de sangre, cadenas, tal vez?
Cuántas historias se esconden en casa?
Cuánta violencia tras la pared?
Cuánta apariencia? Familia perfecta.
Lazos de sangre, cadenas, tal vez?
Blood
Blood ties
Just blood
Blood ties
Nochebuena será la última cena
Los primos y las primas no llegan a la quincena
Problemas de herencia y abogados?
Los problemas familiares se resuelven a balazos
Demasiada descendencia, demasiada carne fresca
La abuela se ha cansado, de tanta decadencia
Ella no parió a tanto gilipollas
La sangre le da el punto de sal que buscabas en la sopa
El rey por la tele apela a la paciencia
Pero la abuela te acorrala y pide tu cabeza
Día de bingo, noche de purga
Los Sánchez y los torres no se comerán las uvas
No se comerán las uvas
Este año no
No se comerán las uvas
Este año
Blood
Blood ties
Just blood
Blood ties
The song "Blood Ties" by Mafalda is a powerful commentary on family relationships and the impact of societal expectations on individuals. The lyrics speak to the internal conflicts faced by individuals who feel they don't fit the mold that has been created for them by their families and society at large. The first verse describes the pressure to conform to certain standards in order to be accepted by family members, while also recognizing the harm caused by toxic views such as homophobia and racism that can be perpetuated by our own loved ones. The chorus then questions the true nature of family relationships by asking how many secrets and acts of violence are hidden behind closed doors, questioning whether the concept of "blood ties" is truly a bond or simply chains.
The second verse touches on the pressure put on individuals to continue certain family traditions and conventions, such as having children, regardless of whether or not they are prepared for the responsibility. The consequences of this pressure are then highlighted by the mention of children waiting in courtrooms due to neglect or abuse. The bridge then brings together the themes of trauma and generational conflict, showing how mistakes made by older generations can haunt a person for life. The final lines paint a brutal picture of familial discord, highlighting how disputes can turn violent and lead to a total breakdown of relationships.
The lyrics of "Blood Ties" provide a poignant exploration of the complex nature of family relationships and the weight of toxic societal expectations. Mafalda's powerful delivery and use of vivid imagery make the song a haunting and unforgettable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Te sientas en la misma mesa desde hace años
You have been sitting at the same table for years
Has crecido entre sonrisas falsas
You have grown up among false smiles
Besos y abrazos
Kisses and hugs
Ropa, pelo, peso
Clothing, hair, weight
Orientación política
Political orientation
Te juzgan, te moldean, te conducen las ideas
They judge you, shape you, and guide your ideas
Hoy no, hoy no soporto a los de siempre opinando
Today, I can't stand the same people always expressing their opinions
Se acabó
It's over
Hoy renuncio a mis lazos de sangre, bajo un apellido que no
Today, I renounce my blood ties, under a last name that does not
Que no me representa
That does not represent me
Que más bien me avergüenza aaah
That rather embarrasses me aaah
Se sostiene la homofobia, y el racismo se recrea
Homophobia is sustained, and racism is recreated
En los núcleos familiares, en las bodas, en las cenas de empresa
In family circles, at weddings, at company dinners
A los niños violencia y a las niñas muñecas
To boys, violence and to girls, dolls
Cuántas historias se esconden en casa?
How many stories hide at home?
Cuánta violencia tras la pared?
How much violence behind the wall?
Cuánta apariencia? Familia perfecta
How much appearance? Perfect family
Lazos de sangre, cadenas, tal vez?
Blood ties, chains, perhaps?
Es hora de sentar cabeza y tener un crío
It's time to settle down and have a child
Si la cosa no funciona, el problema no es mío
If things don't work out, it's not my problem
Cuántos traumas, cuánta falta de cuidados
How many traumas, how much neglect
Las niñas, los niños hacen cola en los juzgados
Girls and boys line up at the courthouses
Ahí va
There it goes
Rehacen su vida y el crío divide su alma
They rebuild their life, and the child divides their soul
Errores de adulto que toda la vida acompañan
Adult mistakes that accompany you all your life
Nochebuena será la última cena
Christmas Eve will be the last supper
Los primos y las primas no llegan a la quincena
Cousins don't make it to the halfway point of the month
Problemas de herencia y abogados?
Inheritance problems and lawyers?
Los problemas familiares se resuelven a balazos
Family problems are resolved with bullets
Demasiada descendencia, demasiada carne fresca
Too much offspring, too much fresh meat
La abuela se ha cansado, de tanta decadencia
Grandma is tired of so much decay
Ella no parió a tanto gilipollas
She didn't give birth to so many assholes
La sangre le da el punto de sal que buscabas en la sopa
Blood gives you the pinch of salt you were looking for in the soup
El rey por la tele apela a la paciencia
The king on TV appeals for patience
Pero la abuela te acorrala y pide tu cabeza
But grandma corners you and demands your head
Día de bingo, noche de purga
Bingo day, purging night
Los Sánchez y los torres no se comerán las uvas
The Sánchez and the Torres will not eat the grapes
Este año no
Not this year
Blood
Blood
Blood ties
Blood ties
Just blood
Just blood
Blood ties
Blood ties
Writer(s): Alberto López Blat, Antoni Josep Laguna Damián, Antonio Ramón Vime Fabregat, Bárbara López De Mota Gil, Ferrán Verdú Pons, Marcos De La Torre Cervera, Mario Fernández De Castro, Mireia Muñoz Ruibano, Vera Carrión Salas
Contributed by Jordyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@betty170196
Es la mejor canción que he escuchado, descrita para los que nos sentimos atrapados entre lazos de sangre con gente que no comparte ni respeta nuestra forma de pensar y nos juzgan.
@marodga
Mi puta vida resumida en un comentario de youtube.
@josecampon8229
cuanta necesidad de gente como Vosotr@s que hagan luz sobre todo estos temas GRACIAS
@evelyndelpilarzunigarubio5701
Como anillo al dedo, csnción maestra! Se pasaron una vez más ! 💪
@KeikoNishimuraRuder
DIOS DIOS DIOOOOOS ¿COMO PODÉIS SER TAN GRANDES?. Estaba aburrida y pienso xe... ¿y mafalda? ¿ No tendra nada nuevo? y PAM ME TOPO CON ESTO *O*. Os quiero mogollon, Marcos no cambies NUNCA, please ;D
@lauradoncel1
Perfecta
@greexfg
🤘👏
@radjetpack631
Nais, me encanta
@cristian260792
Esta canción se escucha hoy.
@rubenaguilardiaz-toledo8735
Moláis mucho