(Entre Paréntesis) Lyrics in English Shakira , Grupo Frontera

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Verse 1

Tell me what happened to you, why do I notice you cold?

Your kisses don't taste anymore how they tasted

Or: Your kisses no longer taste like they used to

You continue sleeping in my bed, but I feel it empty

Tell me what happened to you, you're not the same as before

It seems that for you this is not important

Or: It seems like this isn't important to you

There are things in life so obvious that it's not even necessary to say

Chorus 1

It's noticeable when one loves, but when one doesn't, it's more noticeable

Before you came without calling, now without warning you leave

It's noticeable when one loves, but when one doesn't, it's more noticeable

You don't need to pretend anymore, if

You put the end in brackets

This can't continue anymore

You put the end in brackets

Verse 2

Your mouth denies what your gaze says

Your hands don't warm up when you touch my skin

That way of kissing doesn't taste like anything

Or: That way of kissing tastes like nothing

The one embracing you is me, but you're thinking about him

Or: I'm the one hugging you, but you're thinking of him

And you already gave up on it

Just be honest, I ask you

I prefer the truth to living with your shared lips

It's hurting me and you don't know how much

Because of you, the room froze

Every word hurts me, I don't think that I'll recover

Chorus 2

It's noticeable when one loves, but when one doesn't, it's more noticeable

Before you came without calling, now without warning you leave

It's noticeable when one loves, but when one doesn't, it's more noticeable

You don't need to pretend anymore, if

You put the end in brackets

This can't continue anymore

You put the end in brackets

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paréntesis — parentheses

Paréntesis literally translates to "parentheses", the punctuation marks (). It's a very unusual and clever word to find in a song, making it super interesting to learn.

Shakira sings, "Pusiste el final entre paréntesis" (You put the ending in parentheses). She uses this metaphor to express that her partner is treating their breakup as something uncertain or not quite final, like an afterthought bracketed off from the main story. This unique phrase perfectly captures the feeling of an unresolved ending to a relationship.

Shakira teams up with Grupo Frontera to turn a painful breakup into an irresistible pop-regional fusion. In “(Entre Paréntesis)” we step inside a relationship that has gone ice-cold: kisses have lost their flavor, hugs feel empty, and one partner is already day-dreaming about somebody else. The phrase “pusiste el final entre paréntesis” (you put the ending in parentheses) paints a clever picture of love that is technically still on the page, yet everyone can see it is over.

Through catchy melodies and heartfelt Spanish lyrics, the song invites listeners to recognize the unmistakable signs that affection has faded. Shakira’s emotive vocals plead for honesty, while Grupo Frontera’s norteño groove keeps the track lively enough to dance away the tears. It is a bittersweet reminder that, in love, what is unsaid can shout the loudest.

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