Silvana Estrada’s “Si Me Matan” Lyric Breakdown
Estrada discusses the impactful lyrics and message of her song "Si Me Matan" ("If they kill me")
Since winning the 2022 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Silvana Estrada has only continued to soar, reaching audiences with not just the sound of her voice but with the words that she sings. Estrada pushes past musical trends for a personal, poetic style that goes straight to the heart of her listeners, bringing more awareness to important conversations surrounding gender and violence. In this video, she explains the powerful lyrics and message behind her song “Si Me Matan,” which translates to English as “If they kill me.”
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