Shakira continues opening her heart, writing a song for her two sons this time. The new heartwarming ballad titled “Acróstico” comes after the Colombian star broke a record with tunes aimed to ex Gerard Piqué, including “Te Felicito” to the jaw-dropping “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.”
In “Acróstico,” which in English means “acrostic” — another word for a poem, the 46-year-old Barranquilla native says that her sons are the true loves of her life and the reason why she was able to move on after the retired soccer player broke her heart.
© GettyImagesIn the verses, the Spanish-language song also spells out her son’s names, Milan and Sasha. “You taught me that love is not a scam, and that when it’s real it doesn’t end / I tried to stop you from seeing me cry, I didn’t want you to see my fragility,” Shakira sings in the first verse, adding that she will always be there for them, “And even though life treated me like this / I will be strong just for you.”
The recording artist also references her split from Piqué in the second verse. She sings: “Although I don’t know how to turn the other cheek / Learning to forgive is wise.” Shakira even advises her sons to be better and do better when things are not working out. “If things are damaged, don’t throw them away, repair them / Face your problems head on / You have to laugh at life / Even though the wounds hurt,” she sings.
Find below the complete English translation of Shakira’s “Acróstico.”
VERSE 1
You taught me that love is not a scam and that when it’s real, it doesn’t end.
I tried to stop you from seeing me cry; I didn’t want you to see my fragility.
But things are not always as we dream.
Sometimes we run, but we don’t know where we’re going.
Never doubt that I will be here.
Talk to me, and I’ll listen to you
PRE-CHORUS
And even though life treated me like this
I will be strong just for you
CHORUS
All I want is your happiness.
And to be with you
Your smile is my weakness.
Loving you cures my pain.
It makes me feel better.
I’m here for whatever you need.
You came to complete what I am
VERSE 2
Although I don’t know how to turn the other cheek
Learning to forgive is wise; only love comes out of those lips.
If things are damaged, don’t throw them away; repair them.
Face your problems head-on.
You have to laugh at life.
Even though the wounds hurt
PRE-CHORUS
You have to give people your whole heart.
Even if they hurt you for no reason
CHORUS
All I want is your happiness.
And to be with you
Your smile is my weakness.
Loving you cures my pain.
It makes me feel better.
I’m here for whatever you need.
You came to complete what I am
OUTRO
You cure my pain
You make me feel better.
I’m here for whatever you need.
You came to complete what I am
