Se quiere, se mata

The story behind

The story told by Se quiere, se mata is that of two young people, Braulio and Dana, who lead an apparently normal life, fulfilling social expectations. However, a teenage pregnancy leads Dana to make a drastic decision: an illegal abortion that ends up costing her life. The lyrics contrast this tragic loss with the indifference of the outside world, as if nothing had happened. Shakira herself explained in an interview that this song goes beyond abortion, representing how social norms can lead us to sacrifice what we value most. The music video, directed by Juan Carlos Martin, recreates this surreal atmosphere, showing the artist alongside the story's characters. Curiously, the role of Braulio in the video was played by León Larregui.