“Última” feels like Shakira’s heartfelt final conversation with a former love. She opens by thanking him for what they lived, but quickly moves into a clear-eyed recap of why it fell apart: mismatched dreams, clashing friend groups, and the creeping sense that one partner always wanted more while the other longed for the comfort of home. Over a catchy pop groove, Shakira owns her confusion and pain yet refuses to be talked into another round. Both lovers may one day knock on each other’s doors again, but right now she chooses solitude so the two can keep only what they learned from the journey.
The chorus lands like a bittersweet mantra: love was lost halfway down the road, and that loss still shocks her because it was “tan genuino” – so genuine. By repeating that question, she turns private heartbreak into a universal reflection on how even real, deep connections can fade when life paths diverge. “Última” is at once a goodbye, a self pep-talk, and a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away, pockets full of lessons, ready to protect your heart until it beats freely again.
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.