Que Vuelvas Lyrics in English Shakira

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

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And what am I going to do with my selective absent-mindedness

And with my frustrated dream of learning to cook

And what am I going to do with Sundays

And on holidays no plan is suitable

When I try not to think

Tell me, by any chance, where you're going

Now that I'm not there

Tell me, by any chance, where I'm going

Now that you're not here

What will I make up to tell the world

Entire, if they see me lying on the floor

And with no more desire to fly

How do I hide this pair of broken wings

And the soles of my tired boots

From walking

Tell me, by any chance, where you're going

Now that I'm not there

Tell me, by any chance, where I'm going

Now that you're not here

I want that you come back

That are demanding you

My lips that you haven't kissed in a long time

I want that you return

You see that even my hands

From not touching you so much, they hurt, they hurt

And what am I going to do if my chin reaches the floor

And even if I try, the smile doesn't come out natural

If they've already seen me with a lost stare

A few pounds less

And a few extra tears

Tell me, by any chance, where you're going

Now that I'm not there

Tell me, by any chance, where I'm going

Now that you're not here

I want that you come back

That are demanding you

My lips that you haven't kissed in a long time

I want that you return

You see that even my hands

From not touching you so much they hurt

I want that you come back

That are demanding you

My lips that you haven't kissed in a long time

I want that you return

If you knew that you were for me

And you always wanted to be here

I still don't understand how, when, where

Nor why I lost you, I don't know how to live like this

I want that you come back

I want that you return

I want that you come back

That are demanding you

My lips that you haven't kissed in a long time

I want that you return

You see that even my hands

From not touching you so much, they hurt, they hurt

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despiste selectivo — selective absentmindedness

Despiste selectivo literally translates to "selective absentmindedness" or "selective oversight." It's a more nuanced and interesting phrase than a simple "distraction."

In the song, Shakira uses this phrase to describe her tendency to forget certain things or ignore specific problems, especially in the context of her heartbreak. It highlights her struggle to cope with the absence of her loved one, making it a relatable and engaging expression for learners.

Que Vuelvas paints the vivid picture of someone who feels completely out of sync ever since a breakup. Shakira lists the little daily moments that now feel pointless – empty Sundays, abandoned hobbies, even a forced smile that refuses to appear. Each detail shows how deeply the absence of her partner disrupts her routine, leaving her with “broken wings” and “tired boots” that can’t carry her forward.

Despite the sadness, the heart of the song is a passionate plea: “I want you to come back.” Her lips, hands, and every inch of her being long for the return of the person she loves. The lyrics reveal the raw frustration of not understanding how things fell apart and the aching hope that love can still be salvaged. In short, this is a heartfelt anthem of longing, vulnerability, and the desperate desire to turn back time and rekindle a lost romance.

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