Shakira has teased her upcoming single Monotonía with a series of cryptic social media posts, including a video of a black loafer crushing a realistic human heart. The 45-year-old singer shared three short clips over the weekend, each featuring a phrase in Spanish: 'It wasn't your fault,' 'mine either,' and 'it was the monotony's fault,' accompanied by loud typewriter noises.
The Colombia native then posted a video of a black heart pierced by a black and white sword, with a banner reading 'Monotonía' unfurling across it. In the caption, she wrote: 'I never said anything, but it hurt. I knew that this would happen.' The single is set for release on October 19.
These posts come amid ongoing divorce proceedings between Shakira and her former partner, Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué. The couple announced their split in July after 12 years of marriage, following allegations of infidelity. Shakira has been seen outside a law firm with Piqué as they attempt to settle their divorce.
This is not the first time Shakira has appeared to address the breakup in her music. Her earlier single Te Felicito included the line: 'To make you whole / I broke myself in pieces / I was warned, but I didn't take heed / Don't tell me you're sorry / I know you well and I know you're lying.' In an interview with Elle Magazine, she said that everything she feels is reflected in her lyrics.
