When art and vocation collide, something powerful can emerge. That’s exactly the case with “We Are Not God,” the second single from ESTRADA Music Project, the brainchild of Alejandro Estrada, a practicing NHS Scotland urologist based in Glasgow. Released on May 23, 2025, this synth-driven, darkwave track is more than just a song — it’s a meditation on the psychological and spiritual burdens carried by healthcare workers, wrapped in haunting melodies and a cinematic, vintage visual aesthetic.
From the very first note, “We Are Not God” establishes a mood: introspective, melancholic, and quietly defiant. It’s a clear evolution from Estrada’s debut single “What Can I Say?” — a track praised for its boldness and emotional weight — and shows a growing confidence in both sound and message. This time around, Estrada tackles the complex reality of working in medicine, questioning the silent expectations of perfection often placed on doctors, and the toll that burden takes.
What sets this release apart is the artist’s unique point of view. Estrada is not writing hypothetically — he lives this life every day, moving between operating rooms and recording studios. That duality gives “We Are Not God” its authentic pulse. The song becomes a plea for humility within the healthcare community, a reminder that even those in positions of care and power are still human.
Lyrically, the track walks a fine line between personal confession and universal truth. Estrada isn’t preaching — he’s reflecting. The title alone delivers a clear message: doctors aren’t infallible, and the expectation that they be so is quietly destructive. In a world where compassion can be dulled by exhaustion, “We Are Not God” urges both practitioners and the public to lean into empathy, humility, and love.
Musically, “We Are Not God” is steeped in darkwave and synth-pop influences, with echoes of Depeche Mode, early Nine Inch Nails, and even shades of European new wave. Co-produced with Jean De Oliveira, the song was recorded across Glasgow, Valencia (Venezuela), and Porto (Portugal) — a collaborative international effort that shines through in its textured sonic layers. Synths swirl around somber guitar lines, while a steady, echoing beat drives the track forward like a slow heartbeat in a quiet hospital corridor.
The production has a cool, moody elegance to it — but make no mistake, there’s emotion running just beneath the surface. Estrada’s vocals are measured and intimate, almost spoken at times, which makes the lyrical vulnerability hit even harder. It’s the kind of song that invites — maybe even demands — a moment of stillness and reflection.
Accompanying the single is a striking medical vintage video, which uses archival footage and layered imagery to further underscore the track’s themes. It’s not flashy or overdone — instead, it quietly builds a mood that’s both eerie and deeply moving. Much like the music, the visuals are not about dramatization, but contemplation. It evokes the ghosts of medicine’s past, and the timeless struggle of those trying to heal others without losing themselves.
“We Are Not God” is not just a strong follow-up to Estrada’s debut — it’s a bold artistic statement that pushes beyond genre into purpose. It’s a track that speaks to anyone who’s felt the weight of responsibility, the burden of being seen as more than human, and the quiet desperation of needing to be enough. It’s also a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness, but clarity — and that even in the darkest synth-pop shadows, there is light to be found.
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