Shakira and Karol G’s “I Left You Big” Music Video: A Sensual and Empowering Collaboration
In the early hours of Friday, February 24, Shakira and Karol G finally released the official music video for their highly-anticipated collaboration, “I Left You Big” or “THQ”. The song will be part of Karol G’s upcoming album, “Mañana Ser Bonito”, also known as “Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful”. Within just two hours of its premiere, the video already garnered over one and a half million views on YouTube.
With lyrics that seem to reference Shakira’s ex-partner, Gerard Piqué, the song celebrates female empowerment and moving on from past relationships. “You left, I put some triple M, more good, stronger, more level,” sings Shakira. The music video features the two artists in various settings, including a street in Tokyo and the screens of an airplane flight, as they assert that their heartbreaks only made them stronger and more prosperous.
The song’s chorus also showcases the spirit of “women don’t cry, women charge”: “I have already changed my north, earning money as a sport, filling the account with shows, parking and a passport.” Shakira appears as the “Goddess of Winter” in a freezing scene, donning a blue dress and flaunting her iconic waistline, while Karol G wears red clothes and appears in a fiery scene.
The duet’s sensual and energetic vibe, paired with its soft reggaeton beats, is sure to make it a hit in nightclubs worldwide. The music video even features a snippet of the song playing in Times Square.
Karol G’s “Mañana Ser Bonito” album, which was officially released on February 24, features collaborations with various artists, including Ovy On The Drums and Puerto Rican Maldy. The album comes after a successful month for the Colombian singer, who performed at the Super Bowl and won the organization’s Golden Seagull and Silver Seagull at the International Song Festival of Viña del Mar in Chile.
In conclusion, Shakira and Karol G’s “I Left You Big” collaboration is a bold and empowering ode to moving on from past heartbreaks and thriving in the face of adversity. Its sensual beats and powerful lyrics are sure to resonate with audiences worldwide.