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About Tú

"Tú" (English: You) is a song written and performed by the Colombian musician Shakira. It is found on her fourth studio album, ¿Dónde están los ladrones? (1998). "Tú" was released as the second single of the album, and just like its predecessor, "Ciega, Sordomuda", it reached #1 at the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. Many fans regard this song as Shakira's most touching and inspirational song.


Year:
1998
3:36
183 
#5

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Te regalo mi cintura
Y mis labios para cuando quieras besar
Te regalo mi locura
Y las pocas neuronas que quedan ya

Mis zapatos desteñidos
El diario en el que escribo
Te doy hasta mi suspiro
Pero no te vayas mas

Porque eres tu mi sol
La fe con que vivo
La potencia de mi voz
Los pies con que camino
Eres tu amor
Mis ganas de reír
El adiós que no sabre decir
Porque nunca podre vivir sin ti

Si algún día decidieras
Alejarte nuevamente de aquí
Cerraría cada puerta
Para que nunca pudieras salir

Te regalo mis silencios
Te regalo mi nariz
Yo te doy hasta mis huesos
Pero quédate aquí

Porque eres tu mi sol
La fe con que vivo
La potencia de mi voy
Los pies con que camino
Eres tu amor
Mis ganas de reír
El adiós que no sabre decir
Porque nunca podre vivir sin ti

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Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (pronounced [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel moˈbɑːɾˤɑk riˈpoʎ]; born February 2, 1977),known mononymously as Shakira (English /ʃəˈkɪərə/,Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]), is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker who speaks fluent English and Portuguese, as well as some Italian, French, and Catalan. more »

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Written by: Shakira Mebarak, Dylan O'brien

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Tú" is a song by Shakira from her second album "¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?" which was released in 1998.
Chart Performance
The track peaked at the number one position on the US Billboard Latin Pop Airplay and US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks back in the late 90s.
Music Genre
Encased in Latin pop with a blend of rock en Español, "Tú" showcases Shakira's diverse musical style.
Song Theme
The song deals with themes of deep affection and longing, typical of Shakira's earlier work.
Awards
"Tú" won the 'Best Ballad' at the 2000 Premios Lo Nuestro.
Promotion
The song had a memorable live performance on MTV Unplugged, further boosting its popularity.
Music Video
The official music video for the song was directed by Emilio Estefan, a Grammy award-winning producer and husband of Gloria Estefan.
Songwriting
Shakira co-wrote "Tú" with Luis Fernando Ochoa, marking their successful collaboration.
Lyrics
The track's heartfelt lyrics drew attention for Shakira's songwriting skills - incorporating personal storytelling and metaphoric expressions.
Impact
The success of "Tú" helped drive Shakira's crossover into the English-language market. This cemented her reputation internationally, not just in the Spanish-speaking world.
Recognition
"Tú" is considered as one of Shakira's greatest hits and remains popular among fans even after two decades of its release.
Certifications
The album "¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?" which features "Tú" has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA for selling over a million copies.

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