Shakira seemingly takes aim at ex Gerard Piqué in new song: 'I was out of your league'
Shakira is channeling heartbreak into music.
The Colombian singer, 45, released a new song "#53" Wednesday with producer Bizarrap as part of his Music Sessions project. The lyrics, written by Shakira, seemingly shade her ex Gerard Piqué.
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Shakira and Piqué for comment.
"I was out of your league," she sings in the upbeat breakup song, a reference to his former career as a soccer player for Manchester United and Barcelona. The footballer retired in November.
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The pop star and her ex split in June. "We regret to confirm that we are separating,” said the couple in a statement at the time. "For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding."
The couple shares sons Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.
Shakira met Piqué, while she was promoting her 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” According to People, the couple first confirmed their relationship in March 2011.
Following their split, Shakira has faced legal trouble. Spanish prosecutors accused her of tax fraud, alleging she failed to pay nearly $15 million in taxes to the Spanish government between 2012 and 2014. Shakira listed the Bahamas as her official residence for tax purposes during those years, but prosecutors say she was in fact living in Spain with Piqué.
Shakira references the case in "#53," singing, "You left me with your mom as a neighbor.
The press at the door and a debt with the Treasury."
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See the full lyrics, translated from Spanish to English, below:
Shakira and Bizarrap's "#53" lyrics:
Sorry, I've already caught another plane
I won't be back here
I don’t want any more disappointments
So much talk of being a champion
And when I needed you
You gave me the worst version of you
Sorry, baby, it’s been a while
Since I should have booted this cat
A she-wolf like me isn't for rookies
A she-wolf like me isn't for guys like you
I was out of your league
That's why you're with someone just like you
This is for you to be mortified
To chew and swallow, swallow and chew
I won't get back with you
Not if you cry, not even if you beg me
It's clear that it's not my fault if they criticize you
I only make music, sorry if it splashes you
You left me with your mom as a neighbor
The press at the door and a debt with the Treasury
You thought you’d hurt me, but you made me stronger
Women no longer cry, women get paid
She’s got the name of a good person
Clearly, it’s not how it sounds
She’s got the name of a good person
Clearly, she's just like you
For guys like you
I was out of your league
That's why you're with someone just like you
There's a thin line between love and hate
Don't come back here, trust me
No hard feelings, baby
I wish you the best with my so-called replacement
I don't even know what happened
You're acting so weird, I don't even recognize you
I’m worth two 22 year olds
You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo
You traded a Rolex for a Casio
You’re all worked up, slow down
So much time in the gym
But maybe work out your brain a bit, too
Pictures wherever I go
I feel like a hostage here, but it's all good
I can be out by tomorrow
And be my guest if you want to move her in, too
She’s got the name of a good person
Clearly, it’s not how it sounds
She’s got the name of a good person
A she-wolf like me isn't for guys like you
I was out of your league
That's why you've settled for someone just like you
For, for, for guys like
For, for, for guys
I was out of your league
That's why you've settled for someone just like you
Contributing: Maria Puente, Elise Brisco, USA TODAY; The Associated Press
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