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"Tú" (English: You) is a song written and performed by the colombian-born musician Shakira. It is found on her fourth studio album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). "Tú" was released as the second single of the album, and just like its predecessor, "Ciega, Sordomuda", it reached #1 at the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. "Tú" also crossed over into the Hot 100, peaking at #89 and becoming Shakira's first single to appear on that chart. Many fans regard this song as Shakira's most touching and inspirational song.
Background[]
Since Shakira's MTV Unplugged performance in 1999, Shakira has altered this song into a Piano Mix, where extraordinary vocal ability is portrayed at the end of the song. Shakira has shown incredible ability of melisma and vocal Glottis glottis singing. Shakira, who had not sung this song ever since the Tour of the Mongoose, took this song on account for her performance at the "Rock In Rio" Festival in Spain.
Music video[]
Directed by Emilio Estefan, Jr., the video of "Tú" is shot in black-and-white and features Shakira in a room full of things. At the start she is seen facing the right, where she starts singing. Throughout the song, she moves around the room, to the refrigerator, to sit, etc. while a string trio comes in, Soon Hee Newbold on violin, Jason Bendler on violin, and Erin Michael Rettig on cello, and begins playing to her song. At the end, the camera faces outside and to the ground. The coloured version of the video has also been on the internet.
Remixes[]
Although there are several official remixes of "Tú", none of them have been commercially available. There can be found on a promotional Mexican remix CD single.
- "Tú" (Dance Radio Edit) - 3:43
- "Tú" (Dance Cool Radio Edit) - 3:45
- "Tú" (Hip Club Version) - 7:00
- "Tú" (Smog Underground Trip) - 6:54
- "Tú" (Extended Cool Dance) - 5:04
- "Tú" (Main 12") - 10:35
- "Tú" (7") - 4:51
Charts[]
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Latin Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
Lyrics and Video[]
[Verso 1]
Te regalo mi cintura
Y mis labios para cuando quieras besar
Te regalo mi locura
Y las pocas neuronas que quedan ya
Mis zapatos desteñidos
El diario en el que escribo
Te doy hasta mis suspiros
Pero no te vayas mas
[Coro]
Porque eres tú mi sol
La fe con que vivo
La potencia de mi voz
Los pies con que camino
Eres tú amor
Mis ganas de reír
El adiós que no sabré decir
Porque nunca podré vivir sin ti
[Verso 2]
Si algún día decidieras
Alejarte nuevamente de aquí
Cerraría cada puerta
Para que nunca pudieras salir
Te regalo mis silencios
Te regalo mi nariz
Yo te doy hasta mis huesos
Pero quedate aquí
[Coro]
Porque eres tú mi sol
La fe con que vivo
La potencia de mi voz
Los pies con que camino
Eres tú amor
Mis ganas de reír
El adiós que no sabré decir
Porque nunca podré vivir
Sin ti