La Pared

Shakira's song 'La Pared' translates to 'The Wall' in English, and it is a powerful ballad that delves into the themes of deep emotional dependency and intense love. The lyrics metaphorically describe the artist's feelings towards her beloved, equating their presence to a life-sustaining force, as necessary as a 'dosis alta en las venas' (a high dose in the veins), suggesting an almost addictive need for their love.

The recurring phrase 'Después de ti la pared' (After you, the wall) signifies that there is nothing beyond the loved one that is of any significance to the singer. The imagery of being below the asphalt and even lower without the other person illustrates a profound sense of loss and emptiness that would be felt in their absence. This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the depth of her attachment and the extent to which her life is intertwined with that of her partner.

The song also touches on the duality of love, describing the beloved as both 'la enfermedad y el enfermero' (the disease and the nurse), indicating that the same person who causes emotional turmoil is also the one who can heal it. This complex relationship dynamic is common in passionate love stories, where the line between affection and affliction is often blurred. Shakira's emotive delivery and the poignant lyrics of 'La Pared' convey a message of love that is all-consuming and inescapable.