Mariposas Lyrics in English Shakira

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Mariposas by Shakira from Spanish to English.
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Verse 1
Butterflies fly out of season
Coloring the April sky
They fly very high where the wind decides
Neither the years nor the setbacks
Nothing separates me from you
I stay with you
And I stay for life
Prechorus 1
We already kicked the stones of the road
And the universe is stingy
Compared to what you give me
Chorus 1
I'm going to insist
Without resting
It's a story without end
Or: It's a never-ending story
My love is supernatural
Verse 2
Butterflies, when I'm with you
They fly from my belly button to you
So many things that you will make grow in me
I want my womb to be the nest
Plant your tenderness in me
So many things that I will make grow in you
Prechorus 2
Walking we made the path
That I even guess the future
I don't sew without a thimble
This phrase is a Spanish proverb meaning that the speaker is meticulous and cautious, ensuring every action is done properly and carefully
Chorus 2
I'm going to insist
Without resting
It's a story without end
My love is supernatural
I'm going to insist
Without resting
It's a story without end
My love is supernatural
Chorus 3
I'm going to insist
Without resting
It's a story without end
My love is supernatural
I'm going to insist
Without resting
It's a story without end
My love is supernatural
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SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL, ALBERT MENENDEZ
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SONG MEANING

Mariposas paints a vivid picture of love so powerful it bends time and circumstance. Shakira compares her feelings to butterflies that appear out of season, fluttering freely wherever the wind carries them. This image captures a romance that refuses to follow rules: no passing years, rocky roads, or twists of fate can tear the couple apart. With upbeat pop-rock energy, she celebrates a bond that outshines the entire universe.

The chorus repeats “Mi amor es sobrenatural,” underscoring a devotion that feels almost magical. Shakira dreams of creating new life and nurturing it in a shared future, promising to insist without rest until love’s endless story keeps unfolding. The song is a joyful declaration that when two hearts walk the same path, even the simplest moments spark a kaleidoscope of butterflies, color, and hope.

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