Ciega, Sordomuda is Shakira’s fiery confession of being helplessly, almost comically, in love. With her trademark mix of wit and vulnerability, the Colombian superstar lists a whirlwind of flaws—“bruta, ciega, sordomuda” (foolish, blind, and mute)—to show how love can strip us of logic, pride, and even common sense. Each verse piles on vivid images of obsession: broken heels from running back, sleepless nights filled with a single name, and a mind that has become a one-person sanctuary. The pounding pop-rock beat mirrors the rush of emotions, while the playful wordplay lets listeners laugh at the drama they secretly know too well.
At its heart, the song is a humorous take on the universal struggle between head and heart. Reason offers advice, but passion refuses to listen, feeding on flimsy excuses and dragging the singer into the same romantic loop again and again. Shakira’s exaggerated self-portraits—dark-eyed, skinny, disheveled—celebrate how messy love can be, yet her voice bursts with empowerment, turning personal chaos into an anthem for anyone who has ever felt ridiculous for loving too much.
Shakira (born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia) is a celebrated Colombian singer-songwriter known worldwide as the Queen of Latin Music. With a career spanning over three decades, she has mastered a blend of Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, and rock influences, captivating audiences across the globe.
Shakira rose to fame with hits like Estoy Aquà and Hips Don't Lie, and has earned multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Beyond her musical talents, she is renowned for her distinctive voice, mesmerizing dance moves, and her role in popularizing Hispanic music internationally. An advocate for education and children’s rights, Shakira also leads the Barefoot Foundation to empower underprivileged youth. Her impressive legacy bridges cultures and languages, making her one of the best-selling and most influential Latin artists of all time.