Moscas en la Casa

"Moscas en la Casa" (transl. "Flies in the House") is a song by the Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released as the sixth and final single from her fourth studio album Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). A Latin pop ballad, Shakira explains the sadness that she feels after a broken relationship and how she has let herself go, while she continues to wait for him to come back. The song deals with themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and longing after the end of a romantic relationship.

Upon release, the song experienced moderate commercial success, particularly in Latin American markets. Although it was a radio-only single without an official music video, the song resonated with audiences, reaching number one in Colombia and securing top 10 positions in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. In the United States, it peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart and number 25 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The promotional efforts included a live performance from Shakira's MTV Unplugged concert, which was widely broadcast and later uploaded to her official YouTube channel, where it has garnered significant viewership.

Shakira's live performance of "Moscas en la Casa" for her 1999 MTV Unplugged session offers a poignant and intimate interpretation of the song's themes of longing and heartbreak. Recorded at the Big Ballroom of Manhattan Center Studios in New York City, the setting is minimalist, allowing the emotional depth of the lyrics to take center stage. Shakira delivers the ballad with heartfelt vulnerability, her expressive vocals conveying the pain of a lost relationship.