‘If you leave’ from Shakira exceeds 260 million streams and receives certification in Colombia
The song “If you leave” by Shakira, released in 1998 as part of the album, where are the thieves?, In June 2025 a new record on digital platforms was reached by exceeding 260 million reproductions globally. In addition, the theme received the certification of Single Platinum + Gold in Colombia, according to official figures.
At his time of premiere, “if you leave” it was located in the first places of musical lists in countries such as Colombia and Spain, and also entered Billboard Rankings in the United States. The initial performance of the single contributed to expanding the international projection of the artist.
Sustained presence in tours and repertoires live
Since its launch, “if you’re leaving” has been part of several Shakira tours. It was included in the Anfibio Tour (2000), Tour de la Manger (2002–2003), Oral Fixation Tour (2007), the Sun World Tour (2011) and El Dorado World Tour (2018), consolidating as one of the recurring songs in their live presentations.
The composition, signed by Shakira and producer Luis Fernando Ochoa, maintains a musical structure aligned with the pop-rock style that characterized the album. The permanence of the subject at concerts responds to its reception at different times of Shakira’s artistic career.
Recent reactions during the current world tour
During a tour of the tour, women no longer cry World Tour, made in Phoenix, Arizona, “If you go” was played again live. The inclusion of the theme was documented on digital platforms, where images of the public were shared singing the song.
Subsequently, users of the social network X (formerly Twitter) commented on the moment, referring to the remembrance of the subject and their permanence in the memory of the attendees. Some messages included suggestions for the song to continue in the repertoire of the following tour presentations.
