After working as a model for renowned photographer Raymi Paulus, she was offered to enter the music industry. She signed a recording contract with Paulus Music and released her debut single "Pícala", to great regional success. Her lyrics and her public image have often been labeled "controversial" yet "liberating" by the international media, sparking controversy and receiving wide media coverage.
La Tirana
Tokischa Lyrics
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Vampiresa en tu novela, ja, la gran tirana
Cada cual, en este mundo, cuenta el cuento a su manera
Y lo hace ver de otro modo en la mente de cualquiera
Desencadenas, en mí, venenosos comentarios
Después de hacerme sufrir el peor de los calvarios
Mala, la gran tirana
Según tu punto de vista, yo soy la mala
La que te llegó hasta el alma, la gran tirana
Para mí es indiferente lo que sigas comentando
Si dice la misma gente, que el día en que te dejé
Fui yo quien salí ganando
El día en que te dejé
Fui yo quien salí ganando
The lyrics to Tokischa's song La Tirana depict an individual who is being perceived as a villainous figure by someone else. The singer is portrayed as a vampire and the grande tirana, the great tyrant. The song alludes to a personal vendetta between the two characters, with one trying to portray the other in a bad light. The lyrics express how one's perception of events and people can significantly impact how they interpret stories and place blame.
The singer expresses their indifference to the toxic comments made about them and clarifies that they were better off without the other person. Overall, the lyrics seem to touch on themes of empowerment and rising above the negativity of others. The use of vampiric imagery could also represent the draining effect someone's criticism can have on a person's mental and emotional state.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was produced by DJ Nelson, who is known for his work with reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee. Additionally, the song was released as part of a six-song EP titled "Tokischa's Playground." La Tirana's music video has received over eight million views on YouTube within a month of its release. The song received a shoutout from Cardi B on Twitter, with the rapper stating that La Tirana has been on repeat in her house.
The chords to the song are not public knowledge as there are no official chords released by the artist or producer.
Overall, La Tirana seems to be Tokischa's message of resilience and not being bothered by negative critiques. The song has catchy beats and catchy lyrics, which has made it quite popular with fans of the reggaeton genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Según tu punto de vista, yo soy la mala
You see me as the villain in your story, but that's just your perception.
Vampiresa en tu novela, ja, la gran tirana
You portray me as a vampire in your story, but really I'm just the imposing figure.
Cada cual, en este mundo, cuenta el cuento a su manera
Everyone in the world tells their own story in their own way.
Y lo hace ver de otro modo en la mente de cualquiera
And each person's version can change the way people perceive events.
Desencadenas, en mí, venenosos comentarios
Your hurtful comments unleash poison in me.
Después de hacerme sufrir el peor de los calvarios
Especially after putting me through such terrible suffering.
Soy la mala
Yes, you paint me as the bad guy.
Mala, la gran tirana
The imposing figure you call the great tyrant.
La que te llegó hasta el alma, la gran tirana
But really I'm just the one who reached deep into your soul, the great figurehead.
Para mí es indiferente lo que sigas comentando
To me, it doesn't matter what you continue to say.
Si dice la misma gente, que el día en que te dejé
Because everyone says that the day I left you
Fui yo quien salí ganando
I was the one who came out on top.
Writer(s): C. Curet Alonso
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.