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Rosalía on U2's Spanish Word Invention
Rosalía reveals Bono created new Spanish words for U2's tribute song.
In brief
Rosalía reveals Bono created new Spanish words for U2's tribute song. Rosalía says U2's Bono invented non-existent Spanish words for a song about her. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Rosalía on U2's song
Rosalía was guest on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon where Bono mentioned a new song about her on U2's album Carnaval de Luz.
“I don't know Bono, but he texted me. And he told me that he had this new project, this new song, 'The Mirror Maker,' I think it's called, and he was asking me if it made sense, certain words”
Bono's invented word
Rosalía says Bono wanted to use the word 'marmolé' in the song, which she claims doesn't exist in standard Spanish.
“I've never heard this word. I don't know what that means. I did some research and it didn't exist in Spanish, standard Spanish”
Rosalía's church experience
Rosalía got rejected by a Harlem church after waiting in line and being told it was full.
“He's giving me the energy of you're not on the list. Then he just says the church is full”
What it means
Rosalía says U2's Bono invented non-existent Spanish words for a song about her.
