A Quick Chat with Javier & The Wave

What’s the core message behind the track in one sentence?
FREEDOM! That my way of seeing life or living it is mine and no one else should try to control it. There is not just one way of describing success. Justice, authenticity and freedom is what we need, especially in these times.

What does 'My Life, Not Yours' mean to you personally within the context of the album?
It's a statement to a fact. Our lives are our own, we make the decisions, we have our own points of view. And there should be no person, organization or government trying to convince you of the opposite.

Was this song written quickly, or did it take time to fully come together as part of 'Notas de Aire'?
It came very quickly... I was in the shed, I had a very clear feeling in me. I grabbed my pen, and started writing in my journal. Then I grabbed the guitar and started playing what matched with the emotions. The song was finished in 2 hours (not an everyday thing though haha).

Sonically, the track has a strong groove and energy. What was the first musical idea that sparked it, and how did it evolve during the album process?
I had the emotion very present when I was writing the song. It had to be a minor chord, it needed the feeling of "anger" and "justice" in it. When I shared it with the band and sang them my ideas for each instrument, they understood very quickly what I wanted to express with it.

How does this song usually land in a live setting compared to other tracks from 'Notas de Aire'? What kind of reaction have you been seeing?
People really listen. I tell them that this song is a protest, this song is a speech of freedom. And people really stop to listen. They dance and groove with it just like with our other songs. But you can see that people are engaging with their minds too. Listening to the message.

If someone is hearing Javier & The Wave for the first time through this track, what do you think it tells them about the wider world of 'Notas de Aire'?
That the songs they will find are going straight to their minds and hearts. That the music will make them think, groove and feel. That is an album made to ignite.