: Produced by Rosalía and El Guincho , the track blends experimental R&B with traditional flamenco influences, featuring handclaps ( palmas ) and the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Title and Location
The title refers to a famous called Bagdad. Metaphorically, the name also connects to the ancient capital of Iraq, often referred to etymologically as the "gift of God," creating a contrast between the divine name and the "hellish" setting of the song. Music Video Symbolism
: It features the Coro Infantil de l'Orfeó Català (a children's choir), adding a haunting, ethereal quality to the liturgical theme.
: Rosalía is seen in a club bathroom stall, mourning after a phone call.
: The song notably interpolates the melody from Justin Timberlake’s "Cry Me a River" . Rosalía personally sought Timberlake's permission to use it, which he granted after hearing her version.
In the album's concept, this chapter represents the for the protagonist. The subtitle, Liturgia (Liturgy), suggests a ritualistic or spiritual struggle, as she finds herself trapped in a cycle of suffering and isolation. Production and Interpolation
is the seventh chapter of Rosalía's critically acclaimed second studio album, El Mal Querer (2018). The track serves as a pivotal emotional low point in the album's narrative arc, which is based on the 13th-century Occitan novel Flamenca . Thematic Significance: "The Descent"
: Produced by Rosalía and El Guincho , the track blends experimental R&B with traditional flamenco influences, featuring handclaps ( palmas ) and the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Title and Location
The title refers to a famous called Bagdad. Metaphorically, the name also connects to the ancient capital of Iraq, often referred to etymologically as the "gift of God," creating a contrast between the divine name and the "hellish" setting of the song. Music Video Symbolism ROSALГЌA - BAGDAD (Cap.7: Liturgia)
: It features the Coro Infantil de l'Orfeó Català (a children's choir), adding a haunting, ethereal quality to the liturgical theme. : Produced by Rosalía and El Guincho ,
: Rosalía is seen in a club bathroom stall, mourning after a phone call. Music Video Symbolism : It features the Coro
: The song notably interpolates the melody from Justin Timberlake’s "Cry Me a River" . Rosalía personally sought Timberlake's permission to use it, which he granted after hearing her version.
In the album's concept, this chapter represents the for the protagonist. The subtitle, Liturgia (Liturgy), suggests a ritualistic or spiritual struggle, as she finds herself trapped in a cycle of suffering and isolation. Production and Interpolation
is the seventh chapter of Rosalía's critically acclaimed second studio album, El Mal Querer (2018). The track serves as a pivotal emotional low point in the album's narrative arc, which is based on the 13th-century Occitan novel Flamenca . Thematic Significance: "The Descent"
