Get ready to ride an emotional wave! In Tiempo Sin Verte, Colombian pop icon Shakira sings from the lonely shoreline of a stalled relationship. She has spent “tiempo sin verte”—a long time without seeing you—yet her thoughts crash in daily like tides she cannot hold back. She wonders if you still care, or if life’s “busyness” is just a polite cover-up. With playful references to surfing together and laughing over the ocean, the song blends summer memories with the sting of silence, capturing the push-and-pull between fond nostalgia and present-day doubt.
Beneath its catchy pop groove lies a heartfelt confession: Shakira’s narrator feels ghosted by someone she once trusted as a friend, maybe more. She questions her own missteps, calls for honest talk, and confesses that the emptiness you left feels bigger than the sea. It is a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has ever hit “pause” on life while waiting for a call that never comes, all while replaying sun-kissed memories that refuse to fade.
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.