Shakira has allied with Ruled Force To trow The bossher new song that premieres in Spain on Thursday, September 21 at 2:00 am. The Colombian singer thus debuts in the Mexican regional and does so with the help of popular American quintet of Mexican roots baptized as “the voice of the people”.
The leaders of the Mexican music explosion Made in the USA They accompany Shakira on this song in which her fans have seen a clear social criticism. After five songs with darts at his ex Gerard Piquand the song Acrostic dedicated to his children Milan and Sasha, it seems that the singer returns to social criticism that I addressed at the beginning on topics such as If you love, you killof the disk Barefoot (1995), or the song eighth daywhich is part of Where are the thieves? (1998).
This time it seems to talk about immigrants who dream of making the American dream their own and who are willing to risk their lives to leave the neighborhood to find a salary and a better world on the other side of the border.
The latest preview of the video clip published on the networks of the singer and the American quintet gives clues in this sense, as well as the statements rescued from an interview she gave in Vogue in 2021 and the leaked lyrics of the song.
Shakira climbs the Beast
It is the most striking image of the new advance that Shakira and Fuerza Regida have made of the song’s video clip.
The singer appears climbed together with a large number of people on which the Beast seemsname given to the transportation network that crosses Mexico and on whose roof migrants seeking to reach the United States travel, an average of between 400,000 and 500,000 a year, often risking their lives.
They use it, ignoring the dangerous ones, and they do it because it is “free” and because it allows them to avoid Mexican detention centers and the numerous immigration checkpoints.
These dangers can be material (robberies, assaults, extortion, destruction of documents) and also physical, such as sexual assaults or accidents that can be fatal. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the main cause of death recorded on migratory routes from Central America are accidents that occur on these freight trains.
The gesture of silence
This gesture has not gone unnoticed among Shakira’s followers who see in him a wake-up call to the general silence that surrounds the drama of immigration.
Shakira gives a voice to all those people who risk their lives in search of a better life.
“I wrote a song with political and social content”
Before the separation of Shakira and Pique, the singer was on the cover of Vogue Mexico and gave an interview in which he could have advanced the keys to The boss.
“First I think and then I write. Sometimes I reflect immediately after writing something that involves a political opinion, to know if what I am saying is really going to have a positive or negative effect on people. I will think about it. I recently wrote a song with some political and social content and I’m thinking about whether it’s really worth it or not. There are many things that I keep to myself. I understand that everything I say has a consequence and an impact on others, I try to be careful and prudent, she said in the interview after which she made no comments in this regard.
After this release, released Don’t Wait Up and then their dumps began to arrive at Piqu.
Shakira’s announcement of her new musical direction
This weekend, during Shakira’s recent visit to Barranquilla to inaugurate a Pies Descalzos Foundation school, the singer gave another clue about the content of the song by ensuring that it is a song that has nothing to do with her previous releases.
“You have to listen to the rest. It is one of the projects that I am most excited about of everything I have released so far because I think it’s different and I have a lot of anticipation to see what happens and how people receive it,” said the singer, who debuts with The boss in a genre that he had not touched until now.
The leaked lyrics of the song
It is not official, but on different lyric websites, what will be the lyrics of songs has been shared. The boss and the theme presents a person who “Dream of a world where longing reigns.” and that he is willing to do anything to reach him. Even risking his life. “The cards are dealt, the game is going to begin, | No matter the path, he is willing to bet.”says the lyrics, which also includes the already advanced verse of the song.
Verse 1
In a quiet town, under the scorching sun,
A man walks, wearing his brave hat.
Born on the street, struggling to get out,
In his heart, a dream that cannot escape.
Verse 2
The dusty streets, their story told here,
A potential boss, with a vision to live.
So many obstacles, but won’t give up,
Your destiny is great, it will not stop you.
Pre-chorus
The nights are long, the stars shine in the sky,
He dreams of a world where longing reigns.
The cards are dealt, the game is going to begin,
No matter the path, he is willing to bet.
Chorus
You dreaming of leaving the neighborhood,
You have everything to be a millionaire.
Expensive tastes, mentality,
You only need the salary.
Verse 3
In the cantina, at the end of the avenue,
Friends meet, their favorite gang.
With tequila and laughter, life goes away,
But in his eyes, there is a goal to achieve.
Pre-chorus
The nights are long, the stars shine in the sky,
He dreams of a world where longing reigns.
The cards are dealt, the game is going to begin,
No matter the path, he is willing to bet.
Chorus
You dreaming of leaving the neighborhood,
You have everything to be a millionaire.
Expensive tastes, mentality,
You only need the salary.
Bridge
The laughter fades, the dawn arrives,
The boss in his thoughts, there is nothing that stops him.
Life is a challenge, and he knows it well,
No matter how many obstacles, he will overcome, that too.
Chorus
You dreaming of leaving the neighborhood,
You have everything to be a millionaire.
Expensive tastes, mentality,
You only need the salary.
final stanza
With bravery and courage, you will make your way,
The boss of the neighborhood, his destiny is divine.
On the horizon, a bright future awaits,
The boss, the boss, with strength and flag.
