Nobody likes being played
Beyoncé, Beyoncé
Shakira, Shakira
He said I’m worth it, his one desire
I know things about him that you wouldn’t wanna read about
He kissed me, his one and only (yes), beautiful liar
Tell me how you tolerate the things that you just found out about
You never know
Why are we the ones who suffer
I have to let go
He won’t be the one to cry
Let’s not kill the karma
Let’s not start a fight
It’s not worth the drama
For a beautiful liar
Can’t we laugh about it
It’s not worth our time
We can live without him
Just a beautiful liar
I trusted him, but when I followed you, I saw you together
I didn’t know about you then ’til I saw you with him again
I walked in on your love scene, slow dancing
You stole everything, how can you say I did you wrong
We’ll never know
When the pain and heartbreak’s over
I have to let go
The innocence is gone
Let’s not kill the karma
Let’s not start a fight
It’s not worth the drama
For a beautiful liar
Can’t we laugh about it
It’s not worth our time
We can live without him
Just a beautiful liar
Tell me how to forgive you
When it’s me who’s ashamed
And I wish I could free you
Of the hurt and the pain
But the answer is simple
He’s the one to blame
Beyoncé, Beyoncé
Shakira, Shakira
Beyoncé, Beyoncé
Shakira, Shakira
Let’s not kill the karma
Let’s not start a fight
It’s not worth the drama
For a beautiful liar
Can’t we laugh about it
It’s not worth our time
We can live without him
Just a beautiful liar
Finding Strength in Sisterhood
“Beautiful Liar” by Beyoncé and Shakira is a striking exploration of betrayal, forgiveness, and female empowerment. The song tells the story of two women who discover they’re involved with the same man. Instead of turning against each other, they choose to rise above the drama, recognizing that the man is the true deceiver. The lyrics emphasize unity and self-worth, urging listeners to value their own peace over unnecessary conflict. The catchy refrain “Let’s not kill the karma, let’s not start a fight” highlights the power of choosing forgiveness and solidarity over bitterness and rivalry.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench
Release Year: 2007
Label: Columbia Records