Colombian pop star Shakira released a new song collaboration with the 24-year-old singer Bizarrap (a.k.a Bzrp). Since it launched, there has been so much speculation that the lyrics are a direct jab at her ex, Gerard Piqué and his new girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti.
Phrases such as “I am worth two of 22” could be a reference to the age difference between her and the new girlfriend, and mentions that she gave so much to someone that acted like a “champion” but when she needed him, gave her “his worst version,” that could be about Piqué’s infidelities, and the rocky end of their relationship.
Shakira doesn’t hold back in this new song, she makes so many obvious references, including using a play on words that includes the name of the “other” woman. The song is unapologetic and a symbol for empowerment, because she is not ashamed and clearly the lyrics say that she knows she was too good for him and can do better. So, it’s easier for you to decide if these lyrics are truly autobiographical or not, we translated the entire song so you can be the judge and visually absorb this.
Below, we also included the clip of the official video, which was released under the name ‘BZRP Music Sessions #53’.
English lyrics of Shakira’s ‘BZRP Music Sessions #53’
Sorry, I got another planeI’m not coming back hereI don’t want any more disappointmentsSo much you act like you’re such a championAnd when I needed youYou gave me your worst version
Sorry babyIt’s been while, since I should have thrown out that catA she-wolf like me is not for rookiesA she-wolf like me is not for guys like youFor guys like youI was out of your league and that’s why you’re with someone just like you
This is for you to mortify yourselfChew and swallow, swallow and chewI won’t get back with you, not if you cry, not even if you begIt’s clear that it’s not my fault if they criticize youI only make music, sorry if that bothers you
You left me with my mother-in-law as my neighborThe media at my door and in debt with the governmentYou thought you hurt me, but you made me strongerWomen don’t cry anymore, they cash in and get paid
She has the name of a good personClearly (”Clara”...mente) is not what it sounds likeShe has the name of a good personShe’s clearly (”Clara”...mente) the same as you
For guys like youI was out of your league and that’s why you’re with someone just like youThere’s thin line between love and hate Don’t come back here, trust me
No hard feelings babyI wish you the best with my so-called replacementI don’t even know what happened to youYou’re acting so weird I can’t even recognize you
I’m worth two of 22 [year old]You traded a Ferrari for a TwingoYou traded a Rolex for a Casio
You’re all worked up, slow downSo much time at the gymbut maybe work out your brain a little too
Picture whereever I go I feel like a hostage hereBut it’s all good I can be out by tomorrow and be my guest if you want to move her in too
She has the name of a good personClearly (”Clara”...mente) is not what it sounds likeShe has the name of a good personShe’s clearly (”Clara”...mente) the same as you
For guys like youI was out of your league and that’s why you’re with someone just like you
