Apparently, not even being an international Pop “diva” saves someone from betrayal. But, at least, the result can be a new hit for fans to dance, sing and use as hints while the stars themselves earn millionaire figures on top of their personal dramas.
In recent days, it’s been Shakira and Miley Cyrus who have dominated the charts with very direct hints at their exes, with the songs “Bzrp Music Session vol 53” and “Flowers”, respectively.
In Shakira’s new song, she is very clear when addressing her ex-husband, the former Spanish football player Gerard Piqué, and “attacking” his new girlfriend, whose name is Clara, in phrases like “you thought you hurt me, but you made me stronger/ women don’t cry, women make money/ she has a good name/ Clearly, that’s not what it sounds like”.
Following the same trend, the American Miley Cyrus released “Flowers”. Although she did not assume “clearly” that the song was directed at her ex, actor Liam Hemsworth, fans were not slow to turn on the signals. Miley’s music is practically the answer to the song “When I was your man”, by Bruno Mars, which Liam used to dedicate to the singer.
“Recovered” trend
It’s not new that songs – when they don’t talk about love and passion – talk about betrayal. In order for Miley and Shakira to be able to walk now, many others before them had to run. Between Beyoncé, Katy Perry and even Marília Mendonça, the list of songs about betrayal is virtually endless. Check out some.
Beyonce – “Irreplaceable”
And who doesn’t remember Beyoncé’s 2006 classic “Irreplaceable”? In the lyrics, she talks “Go and disappear / Call that girl and see if she’s home / Oops, bet you thought I didn’t know / Why do you think I’m kicking you out?”. The lyrics are from a period before the marriage of Queen B and Jay-Z, but she makes it clear that she didn’t hesitate to kick the boy out of the house.
More recently, the Queen of Pop also released “Sorry”, in which she talks about being tired of being betrayed and the excuses. Many believe that she refers to her husband, rapper Jay-Z.
Rihanna – “Take a Bow”
The singer may have been without a major release for a long time, but some hits are eternal, and 2008’s “Take a bow” is one of them. In the song, she steps out of her role as a cheater (after admitting to being unfaithful on the Unfaithful album) and throws shade at her ex, who the internet believes is Chris Brown: “Don’t tell me you’re sorry ’cause you’re not / I know you only regret getting caught”. Yes, it must not be easy to taste the same poison.
Adele – “Someone Like You”
2011’s “Someone Like You” sat at the top of the charts for some time and surely must have reached the ears of the reason for the lyrics. “I hear you’re settled down, you found a girl and you’re married now (…)/I guess she gave you things I didn’t”. Although Adele has never confirmed it, the rumor is that she was inspired by the story she had with the photographer of her first tour.
Katy Perry – “Part of Me”
“I just want to throw my phone away/(…) You deceived me, your love was cheap/ I was always exposing your flaws/ I fell deeply in love, and you let me down”is an excerpt from the lyrics of Part Of Me, from 2012. The music video for the hit shows the singer in an army training center – clearly a metaphor that she was mistreated and that she will come back stronger and more prepared.
Dua Lipa – “IDGAF”
The new darling of Pop did not skimp on the hints in “IDGAF”, an abbreviation for “I Don´t Give a Fuck”, something like “Não care for this” in Portuguese. In the 2017 hit, she writes “I remember that weekend/When my best friend caught you cheating/You blamed it on the booze/So I made my decision”. According to the lyrics, the boy, even after having cheated, still tries to get back with her. Too late.
Brazilian indirect
It’s not just out there that talking about betrayal is popular. After all, suffering is in our DNA. Let the eternal queen of suffering, Marília Mendonça, say so.
Let those who never sang “Infiel” at the top of their lungs throw the first stone: “Hey, infidel / I want to see you live in a motel / I’m kicking you out of my heart / Assume the consequences of this betrayal”.
The sertanejo genre seems to be full of infidelity, but at least the betrayals yield content for the public.
“50 Reais”, by Naiara Azevedo, is another great example, and it doesn’t even need second interpretations: “I don’t know whether to hit her in the face or hit you / But I didn’t come to disturb your night of pleasure / And to help pay the lady who satisfies you / Here’s 50 reais”.
If not infinite, the list of songs about betrayal is quite extensive and varied. At least the weight of one mistake – or several – in a relationship provides audiences and fans with enough material to get over a breakup and get back on their feet.
Source: CNN Brasil
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