A record-breaking song about her split from Gerard Pique isn't enough for Shakira. The pop star has released another bop tune with the help of Colombian star Karol G. Their new Spanish-language collaborative song "TQG" is about bouncing back after a bad breakup, and the lyrics have caught the attention of many fans. Famous predecessors Pique and Anuel AA.
Shakira and Pique's breakup is the latest between the two. The couple announced their separation in June after 11 years of marriage and two children. Later, El Periódico reported that Shakira discovered he was cheating on her, and he soon began publicly dating a younger woman. Her Bizarrap collaboration "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 1" 53" seems to be a direct call to the couple and also shows the world the ugly side of breakup.
Likewise, Karol G entered into a high-profile romance with rapper Anuel AA in 2018 and got engaged in 2019. However, they broke up in March 2021 amid cheating rumors, El Mundo reported. By June 2022, he was married to another woman. (They also later split, as Billboard reported earlier this month.)
In "TQG," Shakira and Karol G sing about being dumped by someone who found a new girlfriend. It's by no means a heartbreaking anthem - their lives have since changed for the better, and he still likes their social media posts and tries to reconcile. The title comes from the phrase "te quedó grande," which essentially means "I'm out of your league" (more precisely: "It's important to you" in terms of fit). Shakira previously used it in "Bzrp: Music Sessions, Vol." 53,” sings, “I’m out of tune with you, that’s why you hang out with people like you.” "
"TQG" is another breakup bop, and considering it comes from Shakira (self-proclaimed Loba (she-wolf)) and Bijutta (big shot/girl boss) Karol G, this one The song fits perfectly. The two sing about how they've moved on; in fact, they've become "Triple M's": "Better, Stronger, Lighter."
Their lyrics further suggest that reconciliation is not on the table. Not only are they not “competing for men,” they want their ex’s new girlfriend to know this. They also sang "Don't make the same mistakes again."
The song has become an example of how they thrived after their breakup. The "TQG" music video had already been viewed more than 57 million times when it was released just one day after it premiered on February 24. "When women come together, the results are powerful," Karol G wrote in an Instagram post celebrating the launch. Meanwhile, Shakira thanked everyone for the "incredible reception."
Read the full English translation of the lyrics below:
Anyone who tells you that another person can fill a void is lying to you
Like covering a wound with makeup, you can't see it but you feel it
When you left, you said you forgot about me and found yourself a new girlfriend.
What she doesn't know is that you are still reading all my stories
Baby, what happened? Don't you love each other very much?
What do you want from me, dear? If you knew I wouldn't make the same mistake again
Tell your new baby I don't fight for men
Stop trying, at least I make you look good
It breaks my heart to see you with the new girl
But I've focused on myself
What kind of life we live, I have forgotten
This is where you offended
Even my life gets better
You are no longer welcome here
I saw what your girlfriend threw at me.
It doesn't piss me off at all, it makes me laugh, it makes me laugh
I have no time for people who don't contribute, I've changed direction
Make money like a sport
Fill out my account, show, parking and passport
Reports say it's harder for me
Now you want to come back, it shows, well, yeah,
Wait, I'm not an idiot
You forgot that I was doing something else
And that female boss is no match for you
Baby, what happened? Don't you love each other very much?
What do you want from me, dear?
If you knew I wouldn't make the same mistake again
Tell your new baby I won't compete for men
Stop trying, at least I make you look good
When you left, I became "Triple M"
Better, stronger, lighter
I can never get back together with you again, you are out of luck
Because now blessings are raining down on me
I already know you want to come back
like my photo
You are out looking for food
And I think it's boring
Now you want to come back, I already know
like my photo
You seem happy with your new life
But if she finds out you're still looking for me
Baby, what happened? Don't you love each other very much?
What do you want from me, dear?
If you knew I wouldn't make the same mistake again
Tell your new baby I won't compete for men
Even though she's not good at her craft, at least I made you look good.
OO-Ovy drumming
My dear, you have alienated yourself
From here on, I'll never see you again, baby
TQM (I love you very much) but TQG (I'm not the right one for you)
Barranquilla, Medalo
