Mariposas Lyrics in English by Shakira
Mezquino translates to 'stingy,' 'petty,' or 'meager'. It's a powerful and uncommon word used to describe someone or something that is ungenerous.
In this beautiful lyric, Shakira sings "Y el universo es mezquino / Comparado con lo que me das" (And the universe is meager / Compared to what you give me). She uses this striking word to make a grand romantic statement: that even the vastness of the universe seems small and insignificant compared to the love her partner gives her.
In "Mariposas," Shakira sings about a love that feels completely out of the ordinary, almost magical. The central image is of butterflies, but not just the usual feeling in your stomach. She says, "Mariposas vuelan a destiempo" (Butterflies fly out of season), suggesting this love is a beautiful, unexpected miracle. It's a love that has already overcome challenges—"Ya pateamos las piedras del camino" (We already kicked the stones out of the path)—and is destined to last forever.
This isn't just a fleeting romance; it's a deep, life-changing commitment. Shakira makes this incredibly clear with some very direct lines about building a future and a family. She sings, "Quiero que mi vientre sea el nido" (I want my womb to be the nest), which is a powerful way to express wanting to have children with someone. The chorus repeats that her love is "sobrenatural" (supernatural) and an "historia sin final" (a never-ending story), showing a love she believes is powerful enough to defy time and any obstacle.
