Shakira, the Colombian singer-songwriter and global icon, has released a new single that appears to take a subtle dig at her ex-boyfriend, Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué, and his current girlfriend.
The recently released single, “BZRP Music Session #53,” which is a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap, features lyrics that appear to be a subtle yet pointed message towards Shakira’s ex-boyfriend, Gerard Piqué. The couple parted ways in June 2022, and the song seems to touch on the emotions and feelings surrounding their separation.
The song features lyrics that seem to reference the couple’s relationship, with lines like “You left me the in-laws as my neighbors / Media outlets at my door and in debt.”
The song is a catchy and upbeat track that showcases Shakira’s signature blend of pop, rock, and traditional Colombian rhythms.
The song also appears to contain lyrics that allude to Shakira’s feelings towards Gerard Pique’s current partner, Clara Chia Marti, who is 23 years old.
“With my supposed replacement, I wish you good fortune / I am unsure of what occurred with you / Your actions are so peculiar, I can’t comprehend / I am twice the value of a 22-year-old / You made a questionable trade, exchanging a Ferrari for a Twingo / And a Rolex for a Casio watch.”
In one part of the song, Shakira sings about a woman with a good reputation but who is ultimately similar to her lover.
She croons, “She has the name of a good person, but appearances can be deceiving. She’s just like you, and that’s why you’re attracted to her. But I’m too good for you and that’s why you’re with someone just like yourself.”
This is referencing Shakira’s own experience with heartbreak, as she and her former partner, a soccer player, ended their relationship last year and she has since spoken publicly about the aftermath of the split.
Shakira, who has two children with the former soccer player, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, addressed openly about their breakup’s repercussions after it happened last year.
Listen to the music below.
While Shakira has yet to comment on the supposed references to her ex and his new partner, fans and critics alike are interpreting the lyrics as a subtle but pointed message to the couple.
The new song is a clear indication that Shakira is moving on and not looking back, and is a reminder of her strength and resilience as an artist and a woman.
Listen to “BZRP Music Session #53” now on streaming platforms, and be sure to keep an eye out for more new music from Shakira in the coming months. With her powerful voice and undeniable stage presence, she continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
