Music is a great way to express feelings. Most artists use their own experiences to create unique songs, and sometimes the messages are obvious, while other times they’re more subtle. Karol G‘s latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, tells a story that reflects the stages of grief after a breakup. If you’re not familiar with this theme, here’s a brief overview of the songs and what they mean.
The first stage of a breakup is denial. At the beginning, it’s common to feel like everything that happened with your partner isn’t real. This stage involves having a hard time accepting the reality of the situation and focusing more on the good times rather than the issues that led to the breakup. Karol G expresses this feeling well in the first part of her album.
Songs like «X SI VOLVEMOS» with Romeo Santos and «PERO TÚ» with Quevedo are great examples. Some lyrics from these songs include: “I won’t delete your contact just in case we get back together” and “You’re the only thing that’s different.”
2. Anger
The stage after denial is anger. At this point, you start to forget the good times and the pain and betrayal become the main focus. This is when the idea of getting back with your ex seems completely out of the question. During this phase, people often socialize more, meet new people, and feel a sense of newfound freedom. Karol G captures this feeling well in songs like «GUCCI LOS PAÑOS,» «OJOS FERRARI,» «BESTIES,» and «TQG,» one of the album’s most popular tracks featuring Shakira.
3. Bargaining
This stage is probably one of the toughest after a breakup. It’s when doubt really sets in, and you start considering two very different paths: either trying to get back together and restart the relationship or completely moving on.
Karol G explores this stage with lyrics like “I just want time to pass so I can see you again,” “I wish I were the one you wake up with,” “If two people love each other and fight, they don’t ignore each other,” or “I hope you can stay, because that’s how I would stay.” You can hear these themes in songs like «TUS GAFITAS,» «MERCURIO,» and «GATÚBELA.»
4. Depression
While this stage doesn’t always happen, it’s normal to feel pain and sadness after a breakup. These feelings can sometimes lead to depression, where fears and negative thoughts start to dominate. The artist also reflects this experience in the song «AMARGURA.»
5. Acceptance
This is the final stage after a breakup. It’s when you finally accept that the person you were with isn’t coming back. Although it can take a few months to reach this point, once you do, you often feel relieved and much more at peace. Karol G captures this feeling well in the first and last songs of her album: «MIENTRAS ME CURO EL CORA» and «MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO,» which is also the album’s title track.
Even after more than a year since its release, the album is still making waves. With 17 tracks packed with hits and memorable songs, it’s still a standout project. What’s your favorite track from Mañana Será Bonito?
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