Rosalгќa - La Fama: (audio) Ft. The Weeknd

Though released in late 2021, composition began as early as 2018; The Weeknd joined the track in early 2020 before their previous "Blinding Lights" remix collaboration. Lyrical Themes: Fame as a "Bad Lover"

Rosalía warns that fame is a "bad lover" ( mala amante ) who can never truly love you back.

"" is a sultry, experimental bachata track released in November 2021 as the lead single for ROSALÍA's critically acclaimed third studio album, MOTOMAMI . The song features Canadian superstar The Weeknd , who performs entirely in Spanish for the collaboration. Key Facts & Production ROSALГЌA - LA FAMA (Audio) ft. The Weeknd

A mid-tempo, non-guitar-driven bachata that blends traditional rhythms like the bongó and güira with modern electropop and experimental synthesizer elements.

The song personifies fame as a treacherous, jealous mistress who seduces then abandons her lovers. Though released in late 2021, composition began as

The chorus emphasizes that while you can "sleep with her" (enjoy the temporary benefits), you should "never marry her" (commit your soul to it).

Lyrics describe the "ugly side" of ambition, detailing how it causes obsession, insomnia, and the destruction of genuine personal relationships. Rosalia & The Weeknd 'La Fama': Watch a Preview - Billboard The song features Canadian superstar The Weeknd ,

Rosalía was inspired by a 2021 trip to the Dominican Republic. She cited references such as Rubén Blades , Patti Smith , and the legendary bachata group Aventura .