The iconic video features Shakira in an apartment covered in black grease, symbolizing the "torture" of her past relationship.
It was one of the first reggaeton-influenced tracks to achieve massive mainstream success in North America, peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Shakira - La Tortura ft. Alejandro Sanz
The song tells a story of emotional "torture" between former lovers; the male character (Sanz) has cheated and returns to beg for forgiveness, which the female character (Shakira) ultimately rejects. The iconic video features Shakira in an apartment
Watch the official remastered HD music video for "La Tortura" featuring the iconic chemistry between Shakira and Alejandro Sanz: Shakira - La Tortura (Official HD Video) ft. Alejandro Sanz shakiraVEVO YouTube• Oct 3, 2009 Shakira - La Tortura ft. Alejandro Sanz