Clandestino Lyrics in English by Shakira, Maluma

Clandestino means 'clandestine' or 'secret', referring to something kept hidden, often because it's illicit or forbidden. It's a powerful and sophisticated word that perfectly captures the theme of the song.

Shakira uses it to describe a passionate, forbidden love affair. She sings, "Clandestino, así mismo lo quiso el destino" (Clandestine, that's how destiny wanted it), embracing the secret nature of their relationship as if it were fated to be hidden from the world.

Shakira and Maluma team up for a song about a secret love affair, and it's all about the thrill of the forbidden. They know their relationship is a bad idea, singing, "Sabes que no nos conviene / Que la gente sepa lo que ambos tenemos" (You know it's not good for us / for people to know what we have). They compare it to eating a "fruta prohibida" (forbidden fruit) because what they're doing feels so wrong, but so right. They agree to keep things quiet to "evitar todos los rumores" (avoid all the rumors), treating their connection like a secret mission.

But things get complicated fast. What started as fun has turned into real feelings. Shakira admits, "Yo ya cometí el error de enamorarme" (I already made the mistake of falling in love). The whole situation is an emotional rollercoaster. One minute they're telling each other not to look for problems, the next they're admitting the other person has become an "enfermedad" (sickness) that increases their anxiety. They call their relationship "Clandestino" (Clandestine), blaming destiny for their secret meetings while trying to remind each other they're just friends—a rule they both seem ready to break.