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"Ciega, Sordomuda" (English: Blind, deaf-mute) is a song written and performed by Colombian-born singer Shakira from her second studio album Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). It was written by Stefano and Shakira. It was released as on July 13, 1998, as the lead single from the album. "Ciega, Sordomuda" is a latin pop song, and the lyrics express the clumsy that feels when the person that she loves is near her, and doesn't pay attention the signal because is completely blinded.
The song reached the number-one spot on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart for three weeks in 1998. It was a hit all over Latin America, reaching #1 in the charts of every single country. Moreover, it reached the top spot in the Romanian Top 100, in 1999. It also became one of the most successful songs of the 90s. It remains as one of her best-known songs and has been performed several times since its release, most recently during her The Sun Comes Out World Tour. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Gustavo Garzón, was shot on a beach in California, and features the singer being chased by policemen n a nightclub, where the plot involves in a surreal environment. Also this song was ranked as one of the best songs of the 90's and this song got the 7th place in the 100 greatest songs of the 90's in Spanish, according to VH1.
Background and composition
Following the past commercial success of her album "Pies Descalzos", the first album fromand Shakira's debut in the international music industry. "Ciega, Sordomuda" was released as the lead single from her next album "Dondé Están los Ladrones?". According to some sources this songs wasn't be the first single form the album, but "No Creo". In an interview with Yamid Amat, Shakira explained the lyrical meaning behind the song, saying "Why ciega, sordomuda? Because, i know that all sometimes have experienced the hypnotic and catalytic state that we immerse ourselves each time when we're in love. We lose the will and the control of the senses... This song, is a song that born of the reality, of a personal history... But although has a great reality dose also has a great dose of sarcasm and humor...". The song was written by Estefano Delgado and Shakira and was produced by the artist and Emilio Estefan. Musically the song is a latin pop.
Music video
The music video begins with a woman, dressed in a wig, with trumpet backings, lip-synching to the song. Soon, the woman is taken away with many other people, including Shakira herself. Shakira meets a man who later dresses as a policeman and they both escape - he is cast as a boyfriend in the video. Shakira hides in a wig store, pretending to be a mannequin, and drives a car blindfolded while the whole city searches for her, blindfolded as well. At the end, the police attack the dance club where the runaways are dancing, but Shakira escapes with the boyfriend. Later, the police find video tapes of Shakira and look at them - some of the scenes are from her 2000 video, "No Creo". Whilst watching, the police tear open their shirts to reveal malfunctioning circuitry beneath.
Format and track listing
- CD single
- "Ciega, Sordomuda" – 3:28
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Romanian Top 100 | 1 |
| US Latin Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
Lyrics and video
Se me acaba el argumento
y la metodología
cada vez que se aparece frente a mi
tu anatomía
Por que este amor ya no entiende
de consejos ni razones
se alimenta de pretextos
y le faltan pantalones
Este amor no me permite estar en pie
porque ya hasta me ha quebrado los talones
aunque me levante, volveré a caer
si te acercas nada es util para esta inutil
Bruta, ciega, sordomuda
torpe, traste, testaruda
es todo lo que he sido
por ti me he convertido
en una cosa que no hace
otra cosa más que amarte
pienso en ti día y noche
y no se como olvidarte
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Cuantas veces he intentado
enterrarte en mi memoria
y aunque diga ya no más
es otra vez la misma historia
porque este amor siempre sabe
hacerme respirar profundo
ya me trae por la izquierda
y de pelea con el mundo
Si pudiera exorcizarme de tu voz
si pudiera escaparme de tu nombre
si pudiera arrancarme el corazón
y esconderme para no sentirme nuevamente
Bruta, ciega, sordomuda
torpe, traste, testaruda
es todo lo que he sido
por ti me he convertido
en una cosa que no hace
otra cosa mas que amarte
pienso en ti día y noche
y no se como olvidarte
Ojerosa, flaca, fea, desgreñada
torpe, tonta, lenta, necia, desquiciada
completamente descontrolada
tu te das cuenta y no me dices nada
ves que se me ha vuelto la cabeza un nido
donde solamente tu tienes asilo
y no me escuchas lo que te digo
mira bien lo que vas a hacer conmigo
Bruta, ciega, sordomuda
torpe, traste, testaruda
es todo lo que he sido
popr ti me he convertido
en una cosa que no hace
otra cosa más que amarte
pienso en ti día y noche
y no se como olvidarte