“Sombra De Ti” finds Shakira picking up her guitar as a confidant, letting its strings confess everything her voice can barely hold inside. The song paints the picture of someone walking through life haunted by the shadow of a love that is gone but refuses to leave. Every tick of the clock feels like an insult, every smile is painful, and even breathing seems harder because the memories still cling to her like perfume.
The chorus repeats the idea that words once spoken and kisses once shared keep rolling around, refusing to settle. Shakira shows how heartbreak can be a paradox: she cannot be with this person anymore, yet she also cannot exist without them. “Sombra De Ti” captures that bittersweet state where love survives only as echoes and silhouettes, turning everyday moments into reminders of what was lost. Musically gentle yet emotionally fierce, the track invites listeners to acknowledge their own lingering shadows while finding solace in Shakira’s raw honesty.
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.