Shakira wrote the lyrics , and jointly composed the music , for two new songs that are featured in the movie '' Love in the Time of Cholera '' , based on the acclaimed novel written by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez . García Marquez himself asked Shakira to write the songs . The songs that Shakira lent to the soundtrack were " Pienso en ti " , a song from Shakira 's breakthrough album '' Pies Descalzos '' , " Hay Amores " , and " Despedida " . " Despedida " was nominated for Best Original Song at the 65th Golden Globe Awards
65th Golden Globe Awards
65th Golden Globe Awards
Shakira