Monotonía Lyrics in English Shakira , Ozuna

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Monotonía by Shakira from Spanish to English.

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Chorus 1

It wasn't your fault, nor mine

It was the monotony's fault

I never said anything but it hurt me

I knew that this would happen

Postchorus 1

You in yours, me doing the same

Or: You doing your thing, me doing mine

Always searching for the limelight

You forgot what one day we were

Or: You forgot what we once were

And the worst is that

Or: And the worst (thing) is that

Chorus 2

It wasn't your fault, nor mine

It was the monotony's fault

I never said anything but it hurt me

I knew that this would happen

Postchorus 2

Suddenly you weren't the same anymore

You left me because of your narcissism

You forgot what one day we were

Verse 2

You distant with your attitude

And that filled me with anxiety

You didn't give even half

But yes I know that I gave more than you

I was running for someone who wasn't even walking for me

This love hasn't died, but it's delirious

Now of what there was, there is nothing

Or: There is nothing left of what used to be

I tell you with sincerity

Or: I say this to you honestly

Everything is cold like Christmas

It's better that this ends now

Don't repeat the movie again, because that I already saw

Because I love you, but it's that I love more myself

It's a necessary goodbye

What was once incredible became routine

Your lips don't taste like anything to me

Now everything is the opposite, and the worst is that

Chorus 3

It wasn't your fault, nor mine

It was the monotony's fault

I never said anything but it hurt me

I knew that this would happen

Postchorus 3

You in yours, me doing the same

Always searching for the limelight

And you forgot what one day we were

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SONG MEANING

“Monotonía” pairs Colombia’s pop powerhouse Shakira with Puerto Rican star Ozuna for a heart-tugging confession about how everyday routine can slowly drain the life out of love. The lyrics play like an honest diary entry: “No fue culpa tuya, ni tampoco mía / Fue culpa de la monotonía.” In other words, nobody cheated, nobody lied, yet the spark faded because both partners slipped into autopilot. Shakira remembers giving her all while her partner grew distant, absorbed in his own world, until their once-vibrant romance felt as cold as “navidad.”

Beneath the catchy pop beat lies a message of self-respect and necessary good-byes. The singers acknowledge lingering feelings, but they choose self-love over staying trapped in a loop that no longer brings joy. “Monotonía” reminds learners that even the most passionate love can crumble when attention and novelty disappear, making it a relatable anthem for anyone who has watched a relationship fade into routine.

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