Tenía Razón
| "Tenía Razón" | ||||
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| Single by Daniela Lalita | ||||
| from the album Trececerotres | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| Released | July 12, 2022 | |||
| Studio | Sterling Sound, Edgewater, NJ | |||
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| Length | 2:53 | |||
| Label | Young | |||
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| "Tenía Razón" on YouTube | ||||
"Tenía Razón" (English: "I Was Right") is a song by Peruvian musician Daniela Lalita. It was released on July 12, 2022, through the label Young as the lead single from her debut EP Trececerotres (2022). Written and produced by Lalita in collaboration with Sega Bodega, the song blends elements of folktronica and experimental electronic music. It was later featured on the EA Sports FIFA 23 soundtrack.
Recording and composition
"Tenía Razón" was recorded at Sterling Sound.[3] Lalita performed vocals and played a Buchla modular synthesizer, in addition to co-writing and co-producing the track.[2][4][5] Sega Bodega contributed additional programming and co-production.[2][6] Vocal engineering was carried out by Lalita herself, while Gabriel Schuman mixed the track. Mastering was completed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Joe LaPorta, also at Sterling Sound.[3][6][7]
The song is written in 4/4 time and has a tempo of 103 beats per minute. It is composed in the key of E minor and follows a chord progression of Em–B–C–Cm.[8]
Lyrics
A form of self-exploration of the relationships we have with our past and future selves, with the intention of trying to love and understand ourselves in all our variations, no matter how many times those manifest as constant, antagonistic...and almost monstrous voices trying to destroy one's sense of self. Many of these internal battles and emotions are almost impossible to explain so I hope to connect with others who are experiencing similar emotions.[9]
Lalita has described "Tenía Razón" as an exploration of the relationship between one's past and future selves, focusing on self-acceptance amid internal conflict. She has characterized the song as an attempt to articulate internal emotional struggles that are difficult to express verbally, with the intention of resonating with listeners experiencing similar feelings.[9]
Mexican magazine Marvin interpreted the song as addressing themes of self-trust and personal conviction in the face of external doubt.[9]
Release and reception
"Tenía Razón" was released on July 12, 2022, via Young[10] and subsequently featured on the FIFA 23 soundtrack.[11]
Critics highlighted Lalita's vocal performance and experimental production. One review noted the contrast between her initially soft vocal delivery and its later transformation into layered, shifting textures over an Arca-influenced rhythmic structure.[4] Other reviews compared her vocals to those of Kate Bush[12] or described them as resembling "primal chanting",[5] while several commentators remarked that the track evokes intrigue and curiosity about Lalita's artistic identity and sonic world.[13][14]
Music video
The music video for "Tenía Razón" was released concurrently with the single and was directed by Daniela Lalita.[15] Choreographed by Lalita and Isabel Legate,[16] the video features Lalita's mother, Pilar Secada, and depicts themes of inner dialogue, mental health, and trauma. Lalita has stated that the visual concept draws on psychoanalytic interpretations of dreams as expressions of the subconscious.[17] Critics noted that the video's choreography and trance-like movement recall the work of choreographer Pina Bausch".[18]
Track listing and formats
Credits and personnel
Musicians
- Daniela Lalita - lead vocals, synthesizer, programming
- Sega Bodega - programming
Technical
- Joe LaPorta - mastering engineer
- Gabriel Schuman - mixer
- Daniela Lalita - engineer
References
- ^ "14 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Lyzza to Bad Gyal". Remezcla. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Tenía Razón by Daniela Lalita". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "2022 EP | Daniela Lalita | Trececerotres". Sterling-Sound.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Daniela Lalita | Trececerotres". Boomkat. October 6, 2022. Archived from the original on November 9, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Pulgar, E.R. (November 22, 2022). "Daniela Lalita is crafting sacred, celestial songs fit for a rave". i-D. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Tenía Razón". Apple Music. July 12, 2022. Archived from the original on December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "Artist Joe LaPorta". Grammy. The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Daniela Lalita - Tenía Razón (Official Audio) Chords". Chordify. October 1, 2022. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c Hidalgo, Juan Carlos (July 14, 2022). "Daniela Lalita: una vertiginosa carrera en torno a la electrónica, el arte y la alta costura" [Daniela Lalita: a dizzying career in electronics, art, and couture]. Marvin (in Spanish). Mexico City: Revista Marvin. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Tenía Razón". Young. London: Beggars Group. July 12, 2022. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ Multiple sources (Single "Tenía Razón" on influential FIFA 23 soundtrack):
- "Listen now | FIFA 23 SOUNDTRACK | Over 100 tracks representing 34 countries". Electronic Arts. September 22, 2022. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- Barton, Lewis (September 23, 2022). "FIFA 23 soundtrack in full featuring Gorillaz, Jack Harlow, Bad Bunny and more". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- Flood, George (September 28, 2022). "FIFA 23 release date, early access, price, soundtrack, ratings and all you need to know about the game". London Standard. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- Shutler, Ari (October 3, 2025). "Every band wants to be on the 'EA Sports FC' soundtrack". NME. Archived from the original on October 31, 2025. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
- ^ Odgers, Eliot (January 2, 2023). "The Top 20 EPs Of 2022". Still Listening Magazine. London: Eliot Odgers & Harry Odgers. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ^ Merino, Luis (August 22, 2022). "Panorama Julio: las novedades culturales de Perú" [Panorama July: Peru's cultural novelties]. Piiila (in Spanish). Uruguay. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Llega Daniela Lalita con la excepcional Tenía razón" [Daniela Lalita arrives with the exceptional Tenía razón]. Zona de Obras (in Spanish). July 27, 2022. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Daniela Lalita lanza su sencillo debut "Tenía Razón"" [Daniela Lalita releases her debut single "Tenía Razón"]. Bunka Radio (in Spanish). Colombia: Bunka Network. October 31, 2022. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ Lalita, Daniela (October 31, 2022). "Line Noise: With Daniela Lalita" (Interview). Interviewed by Cardew, Ben. Primavera Sound.
- ^ "Daniela Lalita Fights Her Demons in 'Tenía Razón'". Paper. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on November 5, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ^ Jacquet, Matthieu (February 3, 2023). "Who is Singer-Songwriter Daniela Lalita, New Romantic and Gothic Magnetic Sensation?". Numéro. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.