Solita

### From

"**Solita**" is a song by Kali Uchis released on December 4, 2019, as the intended lead single from her sophomore studio album *Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞*. It was later demoted as an stand-alone single, however, it was included on physical versions of the album, as well as the deluxe reissue edition, as a bonus track.

## Composition

"Solita" was written by Kali Uchis, Anthony Clemons, Jr., Marco Masis, Rupert Thomas Jr., and Jahaan Akil Sweet, with production being handled by the latter three alongside Austen Jux-Chandler. It runs for 2 minutes and 58 seconds. Described by Uchis as "sad, yet horny," the song was written in 2018 and is inspired by a breakup she experienced. According to her, the song comments on the positive points of being alone, rather than the "toxic stuff" commonly associated with a single person. *The Fader*s Jordan Darville described the track as a "Latin trap-influenced slow burn," and *Pitchfork*s Colin Lodewick noted a reggaeton beat. Brazilian news portal R7.com labeled the track as a "modern R&B with Latin touches." *Mxdwmm'*s Ashwin Charey compared the song's production to that of 1980s synth-pop, while noting its influences from hip hop and format which follows a crescendo and diminuendo pattern.

Writing for *Clash*, Robin Murray characterized "Solita" as an "ode to independence, to rejecting societal pressure to embrace a relationship" and an "ultra-addictive pop riot", whilst Peter Helman from *Stereogum* deemed that it "returns to [Uchis'] old theme of isolation." Uchis' vocals on "Solita" are described by *MTV News* Trey Alston as "stronger than it initially lets on, deepening into a swift and booming wind." The song features Uchis singing in both English and Spanish.

## Music video

An accompanying music video for "Solita" premiered on December 18, 2019, and was directed by Amber Grace Johnson and filmed in Los Angeles. Johnson hired frequent collaborator Object & Animal to produce the music video, which presents Uchis in different characters and personalities, with Nia Groce from *Hypebeast* describing her looks as "outer-space themed [...] transforming into the likes of an exotic dancer and a goddess." *Clash* Murray wrote that the video is "a colourful, vivid return from a vital force."

### Synopsis

The video starts with Kali in a cocoon of glass in the middle of the desert. She then performs with white pythons in the sand while short clips of Uchis featuring a futuristic mask in between scenes. Afterwards, she wears a red bodysuit while men appear to be worshiping around her. Later, she becomes surrounded by oiled-up men holding Zippo lighters while she smokes. The video ends with the same men who were surrounding her close their lighters individually and leaving Uchis in darkness.

## Lyrics

**[Intro]**

Mm, mm, mm

Mm, mm, mm

Como una espina de rosa

Cuando yo te vi con otra

Fue lo que sentí

Te quiero pa' mí

Ere' una calle rota

Serpiente venenosa

Anoche soñé que estabas aquí

**[Verse]**

Well, I got a feeling

These scars won't ever look like they're old news

If I let you keep on

Rubbin' salt into all my open wounds

I wish I could keep everything

That you took of me but the photos

But you keep a piece of me

Locked in a secret spot we called home

**[Chorus]**

Solita, solita

Bailando aquí sola, como a mí me gusta

Solita, solita

Bailando aquí sola

Es mejor que con el diablo

**[Post-Chorus]**

(mm, mm, mm)

Sola, sola, sola, sola

Sola, sola, sola, sola

Mejor que con el diablo

Mejor que con el diablo

(mm, mm, mm)

Sola, sola, sola, sola

Sola, sola, sola, sola

**[Verse 2]**

Rooted in your ways

You won't ever know, you won't ever stay

Who I am today, the roots of my soul

Now I need to face

My demons alone (mm, mm, mm)

So close, I could smell his cologne

He asked me why I'm all alone

**[Chorus]**

Solita, solita

Bailando aquí sola, como a mí me gusta

Solita, solita

Bailando aquí sola

Es mejor que con el diablo

**[Post Chorus]**

(Mm, mm, mm)

Sola, sola, sola, sola

Sola, sola, sola, sola

Mejor que con el diablo

Mejor que con el diablo (mm, mm, mm)

Sola, sola, sola, sola

Sola, sola, sola, sola