As the first anniversary of her second album, N2STAL5IA, draws near, Natalia Lacunza has released Flor de canela, a single that promises to be a true turning point in her career, since it lasts almost four minutes. It is likely the longest song she has released to date.
In an interview, Lacunza explains that, as a composer, she is now interested in exploring how songs unfold. For Flor de canela, our song of the day, she even notes that the bridge may be more important than the chorus itself. The track finishes with a coda of “parapaparas” and a fade out that point toward that more classical direction.
In any case, the artist presents Flor de canela as an “ode to enjoyment.” It is a folk-soul-tinged piece, rich in instrumentation, somewhat in the vein of Minnie Riperton’s Come to My Garden, with percussion that recalls bongos, flutes whose timbre nears that of a clarinet, and, above all, acoustic guitars and drums that pace the song as if accompanying a relaxed stroll. The melody also conveys that sense of freedom and carefree mood.
The lyrics invite savoring the present, desire, and love without waiting for the other person to decide. Between summer nights, sunrises, and lines like “I don’t want to wait for you to love me,” Lacunza adopts a direct and playful stance: if there is a wish to love, why wait? The imagery of fruit, flavor, and “life in technicolor” reinforce this celebration of the senses.
