How do you do
夏奇拉(Shakira) Lyrics
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As we forgive those who have trespassed against us
Give us this day our daily bread
Daily bread, daily bread
In cello et in terra fiat voluntas tua
Gloria Spiritui Sancto
If you speak at all?
Are you some kind of freak
Who lives to raise the ones who fall?
Hey, could you tell me why
The cat fights the dog?
Do you go to the Mosque
Or the Synagogue?
And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger
And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers?
How do you do?
How does it feel to be so high
And are you happy?
Do you ever cry?
... I sometimes cry...
You've made mistakes
Well that's ok 'cause we all have
But if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine?
Hey, do you feel our pain
And walk in our shoes?
Have you ever felt starved
Or is your belly always full?
How many people die
And hurt in your name?
Hey, does that make you proud
Or does it bring you shame?
And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger
And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers?
How do you do?
How does it feel to be so high
And are you happy?
Do you ever cry?
... I sometimes cry...
You've made mistakes
Well that's ok 'cause we all have
But if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine?
Forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who have trespassed against us
... Sameh Zoonoobee Allah... [Arabic. English translation: "Forgive my sins, Oh, Lord"]
Give us this day our daily bread
... Mechila... [Hebrew. English translation: "Forgiveness"]
Daily bread
... Ya Allah (S'lach lanu)... [Hebrew. English translation: "Oh, Lord (Forgive us)"]
Daily bread
... Ya Allah (S'lach lanu)...
Forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who have trespassed against us
... Sameh Zoonoobee Allah...
Give us this day our daily bread
... Mechila...
Daily bread
... S'lach lanu...
Daily bread
Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory
Amen!
How do you do?
How does it feel to be so high
And are you happy?
Do you ever cry?
... I sometimes cry...
You've made mistakes
Well that's ok 'cause we all have
And if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine?
... Will you forgive mine? ...
How do you do?
How does it feel to be so high
And are you happy?
Do you ever cry?
... I sometimes cry...
You've made mistakes
And that's ok 'cause we all have
But if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine...?
The lyrics of Shakira's song How Do You Do express a sense of curiosity and reflection towards a higher power. The song's opening lines refer to the Lord's Prayer, acknowledging the idea of forgiveness and asking for sustenance. Shakira then asks questions about the nature of this higher power – what language do they speak, do they feel empathy towards human struggles, and do they take pride or shame in the actions of their followers. Through these questions, Shakira expresses a desire for understanding and connection with a higher power.
The song's middle section contains snippets of Arabic and Hebrew, further emphasizing the theme of connection to different cultures and religions. The final verse reiterates the theme of forgiveness and acknowledges that everyone makes mistakes. Shakira asks for forgiveness and offers it in return, reaffirming the idea that humans are all flawed and in need of mercy and kindness.
Overall, the lyrics of How Do You Do express a sense of introspection and a desire for connection with a higher power, as well as an acknowledgement of the imperfect nature of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive us our trespasses
Asking for forgiveness for our mistakes
As we forgive those who have trespassed against us
Committing to forgive others who have wronged us
Give us this day our daily bread
Asking for daily sustenance and basic needs
Daily bread, daily bread
Reinforcing the importance of daily sustenance
In cello et in terra fiat voluntas tua
Latin for 'Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven'
Gloria Spiritui Sancto
Latin for 'Glory to the Holy Spirit'
What language do you speak
Asking if there is a common language to communicate with
If you speak at all?
Questioning if the person is capable of communicating verbally
Are you some kind of freak
Asking if the person is uncommon or strange
Who lives to raise the ones who fall?
Asking if the person is focused on helping others in need
Hey, could you tell me why
Asking a question in a casual, friendly manner
The cat fights the dog?
Asking for an explanation for a common animal conflict
Do you go to the Mosque
Asking if the person practices Islam
Or the Synagogue?
Asking if the person practices Judaism
And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger
Contemplating if a higher power controls everyone's destiny
And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers?
Questioning why negative forces exist in a world controlled by a higher power
How do you do?
Asking how the person is doing
How does it feel to be so high
Asking how it feels to be in a position of power or authority
And are you happy?
Questioning if the person is content with their position in life
Do you ever cry?
Asking if the person is capable of feeling emotions like sadness
... I sometimes cry...
Admitting that the singer, too, is capable of feeling sadness
You've made mistakes
Acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes, including the person being addressed
Well that's ok 'cause we all have
Offering reassurance that making mistakes is a normal part of the human experience
But if I forgive yours
Offering forgiveness for the person's mistakes
Will you forgive mine?
Asking for forgiveness in return
Hey, do you feel our pain
Asking if the person is capable of empathizing with others
And walk in our shoes?
Asking if the person is capable of understanding what it's like to be in someone else's position
Have you ever felt starved
Asking if the person has experienced hunger or deprivation
Or is your belly always full?
Asking if the person has always had enough to eat and live comfortably
How many people die
Asking how many people have lost their lives
And hurt in your name?
Questioning if the person or higher power has caused pain or suffering
Hey, does that make you proud
Asking if the person is proud of causing pain or suffering
Or does it bring you shame?
Asking if the person is ashamed of causing pain or suffering
Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory
Quoting a biblical phrase that acknowledges God's authority over everything
Amen!
End of prayer, expressing agreement or confirmation
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Snur Yvs
Common people will never ever understand the worth of such a masterpiece...
Sedos GY
George Corbul People who listen to Miley Cyrus LOL :))))
Ghost Fresh
Imagine thinking yourself above others while listening to a song that literally preaches the opposite. Mind blowing.
Ruthie M Spangenberg
or appreciate it!
Elizabeth
This whole album I just went crazyyyyy for 😍😍😍 I was so happy when I bought the cd all those years ago
Mariana Costa
Is true...
iwilitu
Pop rock Shakira is soooo good. I can't believe I needed the super bowl to finally listen to her entire discography. So many gems she gave us
Ivan Lavouras
George Corbul in el dorado "amarillo" or "when and woman" werent singles but were amazing
Hasbeth Perez
Arikxul I think if if she had been been born earlier she could have been huge, I mean she is huge now, but I can picture her sharing stage with Micheal Jacson or even performing on woodstock, because that's her true self, this song came out in 2006 i think but is a genre that was no longer fluorishing as it was in other decades, (Forgive my broken english)
Doo Wop
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