Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010) and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. She served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists. She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice (2000s and 2010s). For her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music she received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards in 2011. She was appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the US in 2011, and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012.
Illegal feat Carlos Santana
Shakira Lyrics
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The way you've done it
So deliberate, so determined
Since you have been gone
I bite my nails for days and hours
And question my own questions on and on
Why you're so far away
When I'm still so close
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
I tried so hard to be attentive
To all you wanted, always supportive, always patient
What did I do wrong?
I'm wondering for days and hours
It's clear it isn't here where you belong
Anyhow, anyhow
I wish you both all of best
I hope you get along
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
Open heart, open heart
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
Open heart, open heart
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
In Shakira's song "Illegal" featuring Carlos Santana, the artist sings from the perspective of a woman who has been deeply hurt by someone she loved. The lyrics speak to the pain of betrayal and the difficulty of moving on. Shakira reveals that the person who hurt her did so deliberately, and she questions why they would do something so cruel. She describes how she has been struggling to cope in their absence, biting her nails and endlessly questioning where she went wrong.
The chorus of the song reiterates that the person who caused her pain doesn't seem to understand the gravity of their actions, as they do not even know the true meaning of the words "I'm sorry." Shakira laments that it should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart, and she is coming to terms with the realization that she must let go and move on from the pain.
The song is a powerful ballad that touches on the universal themes of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. The mix of Santana's guitar riffs and Shakira's emotive vocals gives the song a haunting quality that stays with the listener long after it is over. The lyrics are deeply personal and speak to the experience of anyone who has been hurt by someone they loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Who would have thought that you could hurt me?
I never would have imagined that you were capable of causing me pain
The way you've done it
You hurt me intentionally, with a specific plan in mind
So deliberate, so determined
Your actions were very intentional and calculated
Since you have been gone
In the time since you left me
I bite my nails for days and hours
I am consumed with anxiety and have resorted to biting my nails constantly
And question my own questions on and on
I am endlessly second-guessing myself and obsessively analyzing the situation
Tell me now, tell me now
I need answers, and I need them immediately
Why you're so far away
Why have you distanced yourself from me?
When I'm still so close
Even though we are physically apart, I still feel very emotionally connected to you
You don't even know the meaning of the words 'I'm sorry'
You don't truly understand the gravity of the situation, or the depth of my hurt
You said you would love me until you die
You promised me eternal love and commitment
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
You have not lived up to your promise, and are still living your life without me
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
The pain and damage caused by lying to and deceiving the heart of a woman is so severe that it should be considered a crime
I tried so hard to be attentive
I put in a lot of effort to pay attention to your needs
To all you wanted, always supportive, always patient
I was constantly trying to support you and be there for you, regardless of the situation
What did I do wrong?
I am struggling to understand what I could have done differently
It's clear it isn't here where you belong
It is now apparent that this relationship was not meant to be, and you were not meant to be with me
Anyhow, anyhow
Regardless of everything that has happened
I wish you both all the best
I wish you and whoever you are with now everything good in life
Open heart, open heart
An invitation to approach the situation with an open mind and an open heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LESTER MENDEZ, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL
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[Verse 1: Shakira]
Who would've thought that you could hurt me?
The way you've done it
So deliberate, so determined
And since you have been gone
I bite my nails for days and hours
And question my own questions on and on
[Pre-Chorus: Shakira]
So tell me now, tell me now
Why you're so far away
When I'm still so close
[Chorus: Shakira]
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal
To deceive a woman's heart
[Verse 2: Shakira]
I tried so hard to be attentive
To all you wanted
Always supportive, always patient
What did I do wrong?
Been wondering for days and hours
It's clear, it isn't here where you belong
[Pre-Chorus: Shakira]
Anyhow, anyhow
I wish you both all the best
I hope you get along
[Chorus: Shakira]
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know you're still alive, baby
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal
To deceive a woman's heart
[Guitar Solo: Carlos Santana]
[Chorus: Shakira]
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know you're still alive, baby
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
I'm starting to believe it should be illegal
To deceive a woman's heart
[Outro: Shakira]
Open heart, open heart
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
Open heart, open heart
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
@Meni322
It’s a masterpiece and the video is so powerful. It’s a shame not many people know this song.
@maferomero3009
Es un crimen que está canción sea tan poco valorada. Es bellísima!
@victorialynch6119
Deberia ser ilegal bo escucharla...
@bayrongiovannyguzmanmellad3980
Lo que pasa es que esta cancion fue totalmente opacada por otro sencillo de este album esa cancion fue hips don't lie
@maosdvsf96
@@bayrongiovannyguzmanmellad3980 Realmente fue porque no se promocionó, en parte seguro por el éxito de Hips dont lie, pero estoy seguro que sí Shaki la hubiera lanzado para el mercado anglo y la hubiera promocionado, hubiera sido todo un éxito.
@dannodm2267
Lo mismo pienso
@nivesh6680
Y estamos nosotros que volamos mas alto y sentimos emociones unicas !!!
@rudypeskera6501
De las joyas ocultas de Shakira que solo los verdaderos fans hemos sabido apreciar y escuchar...... Ella nos demuestra porque es la grande, la reina, la única, que pedazo de canción espectacular junto al maestrisimo Carlos Santana, de antología Shakira
@roncordoba9353
La mejor canción de ese disco 👌🏼
@joelfuentes7117
Yo no soy fans de Shakira pero está canción al igual que don't brother son mis favoritas