Shakira Reveals Writing Music Helped Her Heal After Gerard Piqué Split

Shakira is moving forward from her split with Gerard Piqué, using music as a powerful means of healing. The globally acclaimed artist recently opened up about her journey in an interview with GQ Spain, where she revealed how her latest album, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women Don't Cry Anymore)’, has served as her outlet for processing the emotional toll of the breakup.

The singer shared that, initially, the grieving process was challenging as creating music allowed her to channel her emotions and face the reality of her situation, turning silence into a powerful form of expression.

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Shakira described her work as a journey through grief, noting its unpredictable nature. "It was my way of healing. And it still is," she admitted, explaining that the process has been anything but linear. "Grief is a process full of peaks and valleys," she noted, highlighting how each song became a step toward finding peace amid her sorrow.

The breakup has left a lasting impact on her outlook on love, as she candidly shared with GQ. "It’s not the same. The love of a partner let me down," Shakira reflected, admitting that the experience has affected her worldview. For now, she says, trust in relationships feels distant, acknowledging the profound change it has brought to her perception of love.

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Despite the pain, Shakira is committed to embracing her emotions and transforming them into art. She hinted that this journey may inspire more songs, using heartbreak as a creative catalyst. "The healing process is long," she joked, "It will take me several albums!" suggesting that her personal growth and recovery will continue to shape her music.

In channelling her experiences into her work, Shakira has found a way to both cope with and transcend the heartbreak. Through this album and possibly more to come, her journey of healing becomes not only a personal evolution but also a powerful message to her fans worldwide.

-Sushmita Sarkar