Contigo (song) explained

"Contigo" is a song by Colombian singer Karol G and Dutch DJ Tiësto. It was released through Bichota Records and Interscope on February 14, 2024, the same day as Valentine's Day and Karol G's birthday.^{[1] [2] [3]} The song's entire melody is interpolated directly from "Bleeding Love" (2007) by Leona Lewis.

"Contigo" is the third collaboration between Karol G and Tiësto, after "Don't Be Shy" (2021) and the remix of "Provenza" (2023).

Background and release

On February 7, 2024, the singer announced through her social networks a part of the song's lyrics, which says "No quiero vida si no es contigo".^[4] Later, she announced the release date of the song, February 14, the same day as her birthday.^[5] A day before the release, she posted a preview of the music video.^{[6] [7]}

Music and lyrics

Musically, "Contigo" is a pop song set to an EDM rhythm. Lyrically, it is an emotional song that explores the intense longing and dependence on a specific person.^[8]

Music video

The music video was released along with the single on February 14, 2024. It has a special appearance by the Puerto Rican rapper and singer Young Miko.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Peak position
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)	114
Central America + Caribbean (FONOTICA)[9]	1
Chile (Billboard)[10]	21
Colombia (Billboard)[11]	7
Ecuador (Billboard)[12]	11
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[13]	3
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[14]	7
Mexico (Billboard)[15]	22
Netherlands (Tipparade)[16]	17
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17]	31
Panama (Monitor Latino)[18]	19
Panama (PRODUCE)[19]	3
Peru (Billboard)[20]	19
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[21]	30
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[22]	38
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[23]	7
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[24]	16
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)	131

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Position
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[25]	39
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[26]	24
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[27]	39

Notes and References

1. Web site: Karol G celebra los 33 con una nueva rola: "Contigo" . 2024-02-18 . amp.elsalvador.com.
2. Roiz . Jessica . 2024-02-15 . Karol G y Tiësto celebran el amor en 'Contigo': Mira el video aquí . 2024-02-18 . Billboard . es-ES.
3. Web site: 2024-02-16 . Contigo, de Karol G y Tiësto: letra y vídeo con Young Miko . 2024-02-18 . ELMUNDO . es.
4. Web site: "No quiero vida si no es contigo" . February 18, 2024 . . Spanish . February 7, 2024.
5. Web site: Figueroa . Por Pablo . 2024-02-12 . Karol G lanzará canción en San Valentín y un detalle pasó desapercibido: habrá colaboración, y no es con Feid . 2024-02-18 . infobae . es-ES.
6. Web site: Ospina . Por Daniel . 2024-02-13 . Karol G publicó adelanto del videoclip de 'Contigo': ya tiene fecha y hora de lanzamiento . 2024-02-18 . infobae . es-ES.
7. Web site: Barrera . Por Elsa . 2024-02-14 . Karol G estrenará una canción de cumpleaños: video tendría una escena bañándose con Young Miko . 2024-02-18 . infobae . es-ES.
8. Web site: Meaning of "CONTIGO" by KAROL G & Tiësto . 2024-02-18 . www.songtell.com . es.
9. Web site: Top 20 Centroámerica + Caribe Para la semana del 27 de Setiembre 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240926011856/https://fonotica.com/top-radio-y-tv . September 26, 2024. Top 20 Central America + Caribbean for the week of 27 September 2024 . FONOTICA. es . October 25, 2024.
10. Karol G Chart History (Chile Songs). Billboard. February 27, 2024.
11. Karol G Chart History (Colombia Songs). Billboard. February 27, 2024.
12. Karol G Chart History (Ecuador Songs). Billboard. February 27, 2024.
13. Web site: Top Radio Hits Latvia Weekly Chart: Mar 21, 2024. TopHit. September 19, 2024.
14. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Apr 4, 2024. TopHit. September 19, 2024.
15. Karol G Chart History (Mexico Songs). Billboard. March 5, 2024.
16. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 11, 2024. Dutch Top 40. nl. March 15, 2024.
17. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 26, 2024. February 23, 2024.
18. Web site: Top 20 Panama – General – Del 12 al 18 de Febrero, 2024, 2024. February 20, 2024. Monitor Latino. es.
19. Web site: TOP 50 INTERNACIONAL BMAT-PRODUCE DEL 16 DE MAYO AL 23 DE MAYO DEL 2024. Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos. May 20, 2024. es. May 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240520181107/https://www.producepanama.org/top-50-nacional-e-internacional/. live.
20. Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs). Billboard. February 27, 2024.
21. Web site: Top Radio Hits Romania Weekly Chart: Jul 18, 2024. TopHit. September 19, 2024.
22. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 22/03/2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240322141318/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2024-03-22 . it . . 22 March 2024 . 12 July 2024.
23. Web site: Top 100 Songs Weekly. Productores de Música de España. March 3, 2024.
24. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8. Sverigetopplistan. February 24, 2024.
25. Web site: Top Radio Hits Latvia Monthly Chart: March 2024. TopHit. September 19, 2024.
26. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: March 2024. TopHit. September 19, 2024.
27. Web site: Top Radio Hits Romania Monthly Chart: May 2024. TopHit. September 19, 2024.