Shakira
Dónde están los ladrones? (1998)
Shakira, Luis Fernando Ochoa
Written in 15 minutes at Tayrona National Park, this guitar-driven track captures a blunt confession about heartbreak and personal flaws. It remains a cornerstone of the Rock en Español movement and a staple of Shakira's live performances.
The song is a quintessential example of 1990s Latin Rock en Español. While the chorus follows a standard pop-rock formula, the verse's reliance on the bVII chord (F) provides the gritty, alternative edge characteristic of Shakira’s early collaboration with Lui…
The song was written in approximately 15 minutes while Shakira was vacationing with Luis Fernando Ochoa and friends. Sitting in a chinchorro (hammock) between 11:00 PM and midnight, they composed the track under a star-filled sky.
“Shakira maintained full creative control and final approval over the material despite Emilio Estefan serving as executive producer.”
The song is a quintessential example of 1990s Latin Rock en Español. While the chorus follows a standard pop-rock formula, the verse's reliance on the bVII chord (F) provides the gritty, alternative edge characteristic of Shakira’s early collaboration with Luis Fernando Ochoa. The contrast between the Mixolydian-tinged verse and the strictly diatonic chorus effectively mirrors the shift from the song's introspective lyrics to its anthemic emotional release.
The song was written in approximately 15 minutes while Shakira was vacationing with Luis Fernando Ochoa and friends. Sitting in a chinchorro (hammock) between 11:00 PM and midnight, they composed the track under a star-filled sky.
Written in 15 minutes at Tayrona National Park, this guitar-driven track captures a blunt confession about heartbreak and personal flaws. It remains a cornerstone of the Rock en Español movement and a staple of Shakira's live performances.
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Genre
Rock
Era
90s
Mood
Melancholic
Tempo
Mid-tempo
Key
Minor
Texture
Full Band
Sound
Guitar-driven
Feel
Straight
2.5M
Plays
308K
Listeners
36K
Genius Views
2
Annotations
100%
Popularity
3:12
Duration
4/4
Time
From the album Dónde están los ladrones?
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Chorus
Verse
Chords G D ✕ ✕ F C ✕ Am ✕ G D F C Am Harmony The song is a quintessential example of 1990s Latin Rock en Español. While the chorus follows a standard pop-rock formula, the verse's reliance on the bVII chord (F) provides the gritty, alternative edge characteristic of Shakira’s early collaboration with Luis Fernando Ochoa. The contrast between the Mixolydian-tinged verse and the strictly diatonic chorus effectively mirrors the shift from the song's introspective lyrics to its anthemic emotional release. Deep Analysis Available Detailed analysis of this section is not yet available for this song. Notify me when it's ready Request Full Analysis
Composition The song was written in approximately 15 minutes while Shakira was vacationing with Luis Fernando Ochoa and friends. Sitting in a chinchorro (hammock) between 11:00 PM and midnight, they composed the track under a star-filled sky. Inspiration: The lyrics explore a woman's honesty regarding her inability to accept the end of a relationship and the monotony of life that follows. Recording Studio: Crescent Moon Studios Producer: Shakira, Luis Fernando Ochoa, Emilio Estefan Shakira maintained full creative control and final approval over the material despite Emilio Estefan serving as executive producer. Drummer Brendan Buckley was involved in the recording process. The track features guitars that transition from calm play to an explosive sound.
Chord Sheet Transpose 0 Capo 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Auto-scroll Print Reset Chords Used Hide functions G I T D V D F bVII D C IV P Am ii P Progression by Section Pre chorus Am ii P C IV P G I T D V D Chorus G I T D V D Am ii T C IV P Verse G I T D V D F bVII P C IV P Chord Diagrams G D ✕ ✕ F C ✕ Am ✕ Harmony Analysis The song is a quintessential example of 1990s Latin Rock en Español. While the chorus follows a standard pop-rock formula, the verse's reliance on the bVII chord (F) provides the gritty, alternative edge characteristic of Shakira’s early collaboration with Luis Fernando Ochoa. The contrast between the Mixolydian-tinged verse and the strictly diatonic chorus effectively mirrors the shift from the song's introspective lyrics to its anthemic emotional release. Find Tabs & Chords Songsterr Interactive tabs Ultimate Guitar Chords & tabs Cifra Club Chords
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