Beyonce Knowles told MTV that she’s always been a fan of Shakira. “I’ve always loved her and I’ve always wanted to work with her and the song fits perfectly,” she said.
Beyonce explained the premise of the song: “It basically talks about two women. The same guy is trying to get at both of them but instead of them fighting, they’re saying, ‘He’s a beautiful liar, let’s not fight, let’s stick together – forget him!’ I think it’s a great concept.”