“Clandestino” throws us into the adrenaline-packed world of a forbidden romance. Shakira and Maluma play two lovers who know their passion is “ilegal,” yet the secrecy is exactly what makes every stolen kiss taste sweeter. They sneak around, dodge rumors, and treat each rendezvous like a thrilling heist—paying any “condena” (sentence) just to feel that electric touch again. The lyrics compare their love to eating a “fruta prohibida,” capturing the delicious risk of breaking the rules while trying (and failing) to keep feelings out of it.
Underneath the sultry beat, the song tackles the tug-of-war between desire and danger. Both artists admit they only meant to “entretenerse” (have fun), but now they are hooked like an “enfermedad” that grows stronger the closer they get. Even as they remind each other, “Somos amigos” (We’re friends), their bodies and hearts betray them, craving more secret meetings in the dark. “Clandestino” is a catchy confession that sometimes the most magnetic love stories are the ones nobody is supposed to know about—but we can’t stop listening anyway!
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.