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The song 'Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,' by Bizarrap and Shakira, serves as a raw and assertive breakup anthem, drawing from Shakira's personal experience. The lyrics reflect Shakira's process of moving on from a relationship with her partner, who is suggested to be the football player Gerard Piqué, punctuating her independence, resilience, and newfound strength post-separation. It's a commentary on betrayal, healing, and empowerment post-breakup as Shakira reclaims her identity as a strong woman no longer tolerating 'guys like you.'
The song begins with a firm statement of independence, as Shakira metaphorically boards a plane, leaving behind the deceptions and disappointments of her past relationship. It depicts Shakira resolving not to return to a dynamic where she felt her partner gave her the worst of himself when she needed the best. This verse sets a tone of self-respect and recognizes the dissonance between the image of a champion and the reality she experienced.
Shakira continues her emotional journey by actively rejecting any notion of reconciliation, emphasizing that she makes music not to spite anyone but as an honest expression of herself. The chorus echoes her liberation from a partner who is criticized for finding a match on his level, suggesting that Shakira was too much for him to handle.
The pre-chorus-to-chorus transition is a defiant declaration of independence and a scathing send-off to her former partner, where Shakira uses imagery of downgrading from luxury to mediocrity to emphasize the loss her ex has suffered by moving on without her. Her confidence blooms as she sings about her value and mocks the superficial changes that do not equate to genuine improvement.
The outro of the song is where Shakira's assertive declaration comes full circle. She confidently steps away from the relationship, leaving behind any semblance of attachment or resentment, reinforcing the narrative that she outgrew this person and is now better without him.
"Sorry, baby, hace rato, que yo debí botar ese gato"
In colloquial language, 'botar ese gato' means to throw out the old and move on, suggesting that she should have ended the relationship sooner.
"Una loba como yo no está pa' novato'"
A 'loba' or 'she-wolf' represents a strong, independent woman. Shakira implies she is too experienced and powerful to settle for someone immature or inexperienced.
"Cambiaste un Ferrari por un Twingo"
These car brands signify a downgrade, from luxury (Ferrari) to economy class (Twingo). It's a metaphor for Shakira’s perceived self-worth against her ex's new choice.
"Las mujeres ya no lloran, las mujeres facturan"
This is a powerful statement on women's resilience. Instead of showing vulnerability through tears, women are taking action and 'billing' (or 'factura' in Spanish), meaning they are succeeding professionally and financially.
