Marta Roure Releases 'Volar' After Two Years of Grief

Andorran singer-songwriter Marta Roure has released "Volar," her latest single on Crea Music, marking the close of a two-year introspective journey that began with "Rèquiem en vena."

The track opens with the line "Jo només volia volar" ("I just wanted to fly"), serving as a direct continuation of her earlier song, which unexpectedly foreshadowed profound personal losses. Two years ago, Roure cared for her uncle during his final days, witnessing his gradual decline. Shortly after, her father died suddenly while she was abroad. She received a call en route home informing her of his passing, though she arrived at the hospital in time to see him one last time.

Roure described her father as a close friend and refuge, despite their intense arguments. "It was a wild love—we celebrated the lights and supported each other in the darkness," she said. His death left her feeling orphaned and deeply vulnerable. The song includes the line "La pluja esborrarà la sang" ("The rain will wash away the blood"), which she uses as a mantra to embrace love again, even after fearing further loss. "In the end, you have to reconnect with life," she added.

"Volar" reframes the same wound with tenderness rather than raw grief. Produced with synthesizers and moving away from minor chords, it adopts a less mournful tone. Through this process, Roure has learned that "showing vulnerability is not weakness, but a natural part of ourselves." She emphasized connecting with others facing similar struggles, the importance of seeking help, and pushing forward.

Before this period, following her Eurovision entry and the hit "Jugarem a estimar-nos," Roure spent three years performing while training in theatre to rebuild her stage confidence after developing a fear of performing. She has since focused on smaller, alternative collaborations. While "Jugarem a estimar-nos" remains a milestone, she sought to step beyond it by composing and writing lyrics drawn from her healing.

Now rebuilding, Roure expressed optimism: "I want to believe life is beautiful," and is gradually returning to writing about topics that once inspired her.