Hay Amores Lyrics in English by Shakira
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.
