In a candid interview for the cover of GQ Spain, Shakira opened up about her emotional journey following her breakup with Gerard Piqué. The pop star revealed that navigating grief is not a straightforward experience and admitted to maintaining silence for months after their separation.
Shakira explained that it was only when she began to write music again that she started to find healing from the pain she was enduring. This creative endeavor led to the development of her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. “It wasn’t easy to acknowledge all the vulnerability I was feeling at the time. For many months after my separation, I remained silent, trying to begin mourning, but I couldn’t truly start grieving until I began writing music,” she shared.
The singer discussed the difficulty of confronting her vulnerabilities and turning those emotions into lyrics meant for public consumption. Despite the challenges, this process became a crucial part of her healing. “It was my way of healing. And it continues to be. Grief is not a linear process; it’s full of peaks and valleys,” Shakira noted.
For context, Shakira and Piqué were together for over a decade before calling it quits in June 2022, amidst rumors of infidelity. However, the Whenever, Wherever artist has firmly denied that cheating played a role in their breakup.
Through her music, Shakira has not only expressed her emotions but has also transformed her pain into art, showcasing the resilience of her spirit as she navigates this challenging chapter of her life. As fans await her new album, many are eager to hear the raw and honest reflections that Shakira has channeled into her work.
