Chantaje Lyrics in English Shakira , Maluma

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Chantaje by Shakira from Spanish to English.

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Verse 1

When you're well, you walk away from me

You feel alone and I'm always there

It's a war of give and take

Then give me what you have there

Hey baby don't be bad

Or: Hey babe don't be mean

Don't leave me with these desires

Or: Don't leave me wanting

It's heard on the street that you don't want me anymore

Or: You can hear on the street that you no longer love me

Come and tell me to my face

Prechorus 1

Ask whoever you want

Life, I swear that it's not like this

Or: Love, I swear that it's not like that

I never had a bad intention

I never wanted to make fun of you

With me you see, you never know

One day I say no and another yes

I'm a masochist

With my body, an egoist

Or: Selfish with my body

Chorus 1

You are pure, pure blackmail, pure, pure blackmail

It's always your way

I want you even if I don't want to

You are pure, pure blackmail, pure, pure blackmail

You're free like the air

I'm not yours nor anyones

Verse 2

How you tempt me when you move

That sexy move always entertains me

You know how to manipulate me well with your hips

I don't know why you have me on the waiting list

They tell you out there what I'm doing and undoing

That I go out every night, that I have you there suffering

That in this relationship I'm the one who commands

Don’t pay attention to all that bad propaganda

'No pares bola' is an expression meaning don't mind it / don't pay attention to it

Why tell you anything, they brainwash you

'Te comen el oído' (Lit: They eat your ear) is an expression meaning that they are speaking in your ear trying to convince you something

Don't go to straighten what hasn't been twisted

Or: Don't go looking for the truth when I didn't lie to you

And like a madman I continue after you, dying for you

Tell me what is there for me, babe, what?

Or: Tell me what's in it for me, baby, what?

Prechorus 2

Ask whoever you want

Life, I swear that it's not like this

I never had a bad intention

I never wanted to make fun of you

With me you see, you never know

One day I say no and another yes

I'm a masochist

With my body, an egoist

Chorus 2

You are pure, pure blackmail, pure, pure blackmail

It's always your way

I want you even if I don't want to

You are pure, pure blackmail, pure, pure blackmail

You're free like the air

I'm not yours nor anyones

With my body, an egoist

Chorus 3

You are pure, pure blackmail, pure, pure blackmail

It's always your way

I want you even if I don't want to

You are pure, pure blackmail, pure, pure blackmail

You're free like the air

I'm not yours nor anyones

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Shakira Mebarak, Juan Luis Londono, Kevin Jimenez, Bryan Lezcano, Joel Antonio

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SONG MEANING

“Chantaje” is Spanish for blackmail, and Shakira and Maluma turn that word into a fiery game of emotional tug-of-war. The song paints a picture of two lovers who just cannot quit each other: when one pulls away, the other rushes in, and vice versa. Shakira pushes back against rumors that she is the one in control, while Maluma admits he is addicted to her irresistible “movement” even if it leaves him begging for more. Their playful back-and-forth shows how attraction can feel like a battle where no one ever really wins, yet neither wants to surrender.

Wrapped in tropical pop beats and Colombian flair, the lyrics reveal a relationship fueled by seduction, jealousy, and a hint of masochism. Each singer accuses the other of chantaje—emotional manipulation—yet both confess they are willingly trapped in the cycle. The result is an intoxicating anthem about the thrill of being captivated by someone who drives you crazy, but also keeps you dancing.

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