Macario Martínez premieres “if I lied” inspired by 'The Last of Us'

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A ballad that portrays a moral conflict that touches emotional fibers.

The Mexican singer -songwriter, Macario Martínez, surprised everyone with the launch of “If I lied to you”a deeply emotional song inspired by The Last of Usthe acclaimed series of HBO. The theme comes right within the framework of the second season, and proposes an intimate look at the feelings of Joelthe central character of the story, whom he gives life Pedro Pascal.

With a folk base and an interpretation loaded with nostalgia, Macario channels the moral conflict of Joel When making a pretty complicated decision: lie to Ellie (Interpreted by Bella Ramsey) To protect her. In addition to being a reference to the series, the song works as a confession from the character's voice, exploring pain, love and the need to hold on to someone in the midst of the chaos that are living.

MARTÍNEZ He explained that he sought to portray the way Joel Go to Ellie As a reflection of his lost daughter, and how that connection leads him to make decisions that change the course of history, resulting in a ballad that connects both the fans of the video game and the series and with any listener who has faced a dilemma between the common good and personal love.

Check out a look here to “If I lied to you” of Macario Martínez.

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