La Tortura [Shaketon Remix] throws you straight into a fiery tug-of-war between two ex-lovers. Over an irresistible reggaetón groove, Shakira (the proud, wounded Colombian narrator) squares off with Spanish guest singer Alejandro Sanz, who pleads for a second chance. She reminds him that she will not live on excuses — “a otro perro con ese hueso” (“go give that bone to another dog”) — while he insists that he has learned from his mistakes. Their back-and-forth is a mix of passion, pain and playful sarcasm that turns heartbreak into a dance-floor duel.
Through colorful Latin idioms and vivid images (winter can’t forgive a rose, elms can’t give pears), the song paints love as both sweet and excruciating. Shakira admits the loss “duele tanto” (“hurts so much”), yet she stands her ground, declaring that she will not cry anymore. In the end the remix captures the universal lesson hidden inside every breakup: mistakes teach, pride protects, and even the deepest “torture” can still make you move your feet.
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 Aquí 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.