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Shakira ft.Santana: Illegal (Live On Good Morning America) ++HQ
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Shakira
Shakira
Background Vocals
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana
Guitar
Lester Mendez
Lester Mendez
Keyboards
Shawn Pelton
Shawn Pelton
Drums
Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell
Bass Guitar
Lyle Workman
Lyle Workman
Guitar
Luis Cristobal Conte
Luis Cristobal Conte
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Shakira
Shakira
Songwriter
Lester Mendez
Lester Mendez
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Shakira
Shakira
Producer
Lester Mendez
Lester Mendez
Co-Producer
Rob Jacobs
Rob Jacobs
Mixing Engineer
Kevin Killen
Kevin Killen
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Who would've thought that you could hurt me
The way you've done it
So deliberate, so determined
And since you have been gone
I bite my nails for days and hours
And question my own questions on and on
[Verse 2]
So tell me now, tell me now
Why you're so far away when I'm still so close
[Verse 3]
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
And you don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
I'm starting to believe
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
[Verse 4]
I tried so hard to be attentive to all you wanted
Always supportive, always patient
What did I do wrong?
Been wondering for days and hours
It's clear it isn't here where you belong
[Verse 5]
Anyhow, anyhow
I wish you both all the best
I hope you get along
[Verse 6]
But you don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
And you don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
I'm starting to believe
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
[Verse 7]
You don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
You said you would love me until you die
And as far as I know, you're still alive, baby
And you don't even know the meaning of the words "I'm sorry"
I'm starting to believe
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
[Verse 8]
Open heart, open heart
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
Open heart, open heart
It should be illegal to deceive a woman's heart
Written by: Lester Mendez, Shakira

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