Reverdecer is a beautiful and uncommon verb that means "to become green again" or "to flourish anew." It's formed from the prefix re- (again) and verde (green), creating a vivid image of renewal and life.
In "Hay Amores," Shakira uses this word poetically to describe a love that defies the seasons. She sings that even in autumn, a time when nature typically fades, this love reverdece—it revives and thrives, just like a plant sprouting new green leaves. It's a powerful metaphor for an enduring and ever-renewing passion.
This song is a beautiful and dramatic declaration of a love that lasts through anything, even separation. Shakira compares her feelings to things that get better and stronger over time. She sings, "Hay amores / Que se vuelven resistentes a los daños / Como el vino, que mejora con los años" (There are loves / that become resistant to damage / like wine, that gets better with the years).
But this isn't just a happy love song. There's a deep sadness here because the lovers are apart. She asks her love not to forget the sea, which has seen her cry over memories of them. She even references a specific river from her home country of Colombia, the Magdalena, saying she wants to merge with her love the way the river merges with the sea: "Como el Río Magdalena / Que se funde en la arena del mar / Quiero fundirme yo en ti" (Like the Magdalena River / that melts into the sand of the sea / I want to melt into you). It's a powerful image of wanting to be completely united with someone you miss terribly.
Shakira (born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia) is a celebrated Colombian singer-songwriter known worldwide as the Queen of Latin Music. With a career spanning over three decades, she has mastered a blend of Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, and rock influences, captivating audiences across the globe.
Shakira rose to fame with hits like Estoy Aquí and Hips Don't Lie, and has earned multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Beyond her musical talents, she is renowned for her distinctive voice, mesmerizing dance moves, and her role in popularizing Hispanic music internationally. An advocate for education and children’s rights, Shakira also leads the Barefoot Foundation to empower underprivileged youth. Her impressive legacy bridges cultures and languages, making her one of the best-selling and most influential Latin artists of all time.