Shakira

Lyrics

[Letra de "Día de Enero"]

[Verso 1]
Te conocí un día de enero
Con la luna en mi nariz
Y como vi que eras sincero
En tus ojos me perdí
Qué torpe distracción
Y qué dulce sensación
Y ahora que andamos por el mundo
Como Eneas y Benitín
Ya te encontré varios rasguños
Que te hicieron por ahí
Pero mi loco amor
Es tu mejor doctor

[Pre-Coro]
Voy a curarte el alma en duelo
Voy a dejarte como nuevo
Y todo va a pasar
Pronto verás el sol brillar
Tú más que nadie mereces ser feliz

[Coro]
Ya vas a ver cómo van sanando
Poco a poco tus heridas
Ya vas a ver cómo va
La misma vida a decantar la sal que sobra en el mar
[Verso 2]
Y aunque hayas sido un extranjero
Hasta en tu propio país
Si yo te digo: "¿Cómo dices?"
Tú aún dices: "¿Qué decís?"
Y lloras de emoción oyendo un bandoneón

[Pre-Coro]
Y aunque parezcas despistado con ese caminar pausado
Conozco la razón que hace doler tu corazón
Por eso quise hacerte esta canción

[Coro]
Ya vas a ver cómo van sanando
Poco a poco tus heridas
Ya vas a ver cómo va
La misma vida a decantar la sal que sobra del mar
Ya vas a ver cómo van sanando
Poco a poco tus heridas
Ya vas a ver cómo va
La misma vida a decantar la sal que sobra del mar

Shakira is one of the most successful Latin American artists in history. The Colombian singer has been delivering hit after hit over the last two decades, and her career has gone from strength to strength since her debut album back in 1991. Her 2005 album, Fijación Oral 1, was a huge commercial success, and one of the standout tracks on the album was “Día de Enero”.

About Día de Enero

“Día de Enero” is a beautiful and intimate love song that showcases Shakira’s incredible vocal range. The song tells the story of a woman in love and the lengths she would go to stay with her partner. The lyrics are heartfelt and deeply moving, and the melody is perfect for a romantic evening with that special someone. It’s a testament to Shakira’s songwriting ability that she can create such an emotional and captivating song.

One of the most striking things about “Día de Enero” is the music video that accompanies it. The video shows Shakira walking along a beach at sunset, drawing a heart in the sand with the letters “S y A” symbolising her love for her former fiancée, Antonio de la Rúa. The video was directed by Jaume de Laiguana, who also directed the videos for “No” and “Don’t Bother”. The video perfectly captures the mood and tone of the song, and it’s a beautiful and visual representation of Shakira’s passion and love.

“Día de Enero” showcases Shakira’s vocal abilities in a new way. The song is more stripped back and acoustic than some of her other tracks, which allows her voice to take centre stage. Her voice is delicate and heartfelt, and every word is delivered with such emotion. It’s clear that she has poured her heart and soul into this song.

The song is also notable for its instrumentation. The acoustic guitar is the main instrument throughout, and it creates a soothing and relaxing melody that perfectly complements Shakira’s voice. The backing vocals are also a standout part of the song, adding depth and warmth to the overall sound.

“Día de Enero” was the third single released from Fijación Oral 1, following the massive hits “La Tortura” and “No”. Despite not reaching the same level of commercial success as those two songs, “Día de Enero” is still a fan favourite and a standout track on the album.

Conclusion

Overall, “Día de Enero” is a beautiful and intimate love song that showcases Shakira’s incredible vocal range and songwriting abilities. The music video perfectly captures the mood and tone of the song, and it’s clear that Shakira has poured her heart and soul into this track. It’s a standout track on her 2005 album, Fijación Oral 1, and a fan favourite to this day.

• Release Date: January 19, 2006
• Artist: Shakira