Somos Nada
"Somos Nada" () is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera for her first Spanish-language extended-play, "La Fuerza". The song was written by Aguilera, Federico Vindver, Mario Domm, Sharlene Taulé, and produced by Jean Rodríguez. It was released by Sony Music Latin as the second single from "La Fuerza" on November 18, 2021. A music video was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Alexandre Moors. Background and composition. "Somos Nada" is a "stripped-down piano-led nostalgic ballad that puts her deep, powerful tone at the forefront". The track was called a "signature" Aguilera song where  she "delivers a raw and emotional performance". The song is about the search for love in the face of emptiness and flying on "glass wings". "Somos Nada" taps into emptiness, the universal theme of vulnerability and inner strength, courage and independence, faith in one's own abilities, taking risks in the face of difficulties. In the song, Aguilera sings about overcoming obstacles and trying to not lose faith in love. According to The Recording Academy, the song explores "how someone can simultaneously be your everything and nothing". The song is written in the key of A minor, with a moderately  slow tempo of 50 beats per minute. Aguilera's vocals span from C to D. Critical reception. "Somos Nada" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Aldo Magallanes of a daily newspaper "El Siglo de Torreón" called Aguilera's vocal performance "powerful" and noted that it "brings the lyrics to life in a way that only she knows how". According to the critic, the singer's voice perfectly captures "Somos Nada's" "depth, vulnerability, and intensity". "Rolling Stone en Español" commented that "Aguilera dares to take risks with 'Somos Nada', her new song". Pip Ellwood-Hughes, a journalist for "Entertainment  Focus", said the song was "strong" and significantly different from "La Fuerza"'s previous single, "Pa Mis Muchachas". Lucas Villa from "Rolling Stone" said: "Aguilera weathers the elements and heartbreak to find her inner strength to move on". Writing for "NEIU Independent", Enrique Cerros opined that "Aguilera is at her best when she can showcase her mezzo-soprano vocals without heavy, distracting beats", and "'Somos Nada' does exactly that". Live performances. On November 19, Aguilera debuted the second single, "Somos Nada", at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards and performed it and "Pa' Mis Muchachas" alongside Becky, Nicole and Peluso . On December 7, 2021, Aguilera was honored with the first-ever Music Icon award at the 47th People's Choice Awards and performed a medley of hits, as well as "Somos Nada". Credits and personnel. Credits adapted from Spotify, and from the liner notes of "La Fuerza":