"La Pared" (English: The Wall) is a song written, produced and performed by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released as the fourth single following "Día de Enero" from her sixth studio album Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005) in Latin America and Spain in 17 October 2006. "La Pared" is a pop rock song composed by Shakira and Lester Mendez, who also served as assistant producer. The song garnered positive reviews from music critics, who praised its impactful lyrics and highlighted Shakira's vocal prowess.