“Monotonía” (monotony) is a quiet, sad bachata about a love that ended without a villain. It wasn't her fault and it wasn't his, Shakira sings — it was the monotony, the routine that wore them down. Ozuna answers from the other side, just as hurt.
In the video Shakira walks around with a hole in her chest where her heart was, which says everything about the song. It came out in 2022, during her very public separation, and fans connected with its honesty.
Bachata's slow guitar gives every word space, so this is one of Shakira's easiest songs to follow. Learn “la culpa” (the blame) and “ni… ni…” (neither… nor…), and the chorus is yours.