Chiquitita
Leona Lewis Lyrics


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Chiquitita
Tell me what's wrong
You're enchained by your own sorrow
In your eyes there is no hope for tomorrow

How I hate to see you like this
There is no way you can deny it
I can see that you're, oh, so sad, so quiet

Chiquitita
You and I know
How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving
You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end
You will have no time for grieving

Chiquitita
You and I cry

But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you
Let me hear you sing once more like you did before
Sing a new song
Chiquitita

So the walls came tumbling down
And your love's a blown out candle
All is gone and it seems too hard to handle

Oh, chiquitita, you and I cry
But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you
Let me hear you sing once more like you did before




Sing a new song
Chiquitita

Overall Meaning

Leona Lewis's song Chiquitita is a poignant ballad that speaks to the soul of someone who is grappling with sorrow and sadness. The song is a gentle nudge to the concerned person to open up and confide in somebody about what's wrong. The lyrics of the song clearly suggest that the person in question is experiencing profound sorrow that seems to have taken over their lives. They appear to be downhearted and despondent, with no hope for tomorrow. However, the singer is there to offer a shoulder to lean on and a sympathetic ear to listen while the person can pour their heart out.


Leona Lewis's Chiquitita is about the cyclical nature of heartache and the fact that the pain and grief of sorrow won't last forever. The lyrics offer the assurance that the hurting will eventually come to an end, and the person will be able to rise up and be whole once again. The lyrics also suggest that it's okay to cry and be sad because the sun is still shining above, and tomorrow is a new day. The song symbolizes hope, love, and eternal support that can help anyone cope with the hard times of life.


Overall, the song Chiquitita encourages people to overcome their sadness by seeking support from their companions. While life can be harsh and depressing, having someone to talk to and share your feelings with can help ease the burden and lift your spirits.


Line by Line Meaning

Chiquitita
Addressing a loved one by name, expressing concern


Tell me what's wrong
Asking for an explanation for their sadness


You're enchained by your own sorrow
Acknowledging their pain and feeling trapped by it


In your eyes there is no hope for tomorrow
Noticing the lack of optimism or positivity they have for the future


How I hate to see you like this
Expressing sadness as well as regret that this is happening to them


There is no way you can deny it
Acknowledging that their sadness is obvious


I can see that you're, oh, so sad, so quiet
Noticing their downcast demeanor and lack of activity


You and I know
Understanding that heartbreak is a shared experience


How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving
Reflecting on the transience of personal tragedy and the marks it leaves


You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end
Offering reassurance that they will eventually find happiness again and mend


You will have no time for grieving
Implying that the sadness will pass quickly as they move forward


But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you
Pointing out that life and the world go on despite their struggles


Let me hear you sing once more like you did before
Encouraging them to find joy, possibly through music or memories


Sing a new song
Inviting them to move on from their sadness and find a new path or outlook


So the walls came tumbling down
Alluding to a significant life change or event that led to their sadness


And your love's a blown out candle
Metaphorically saying their relationship (or other aspect of life) has ended


All is gone and it seems too hard to handle
Acknowledging how devastating the loss or struggle feels




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