Illegal

"Illegal" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her seventh studio album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005). It was written and produced by Shakira and Lester Mendez and it features Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. Epic Records released the song as the album's third and final single on 28 August 2006, following the release of "Hips Don't Lie". "Illegal" is a pop and country ballad with lyrics concerning mourning of a past lover complete with an understated vocal performance by Shakira and an electric guitar riff by Santana throughout. It received mixed reviews from music critics, who compared it with Alanis Morissette's material and were mixed towards Santana's contribution.

The music video for "Illegal" was co-directed by Jaume de Laiguana and Shakira and filmed in Mexico City on October 17, 2006. It features Shakira as the girlfriend of a boxer, showing her in an empty boxing venue reflecting on their past relationship through flashbacks of affectionate moments. The climax reveals the reason for their breakup: Shakira sees her boyfriend winning a championship match and then kissing another girl in the ring, realizing he has been unfaithful. The video concludes with a hurt Shakira leaving the venue after witnessing the betrayal.