How do you do
Shakira Lyrics


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Forgive us our trespasses
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

What language do you speak?
If you speak at all
Are you some kind of freak
Who lives to raise the ones who fall?

Hey, would 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?
Are you sometimes shy? (I sometimes cry)
You've made mistakes, well that's okay
'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? (Are you sometimes shy?)
You've made mistakes, well that's okay
'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 (someh zoonoobe Allah)
Give us this day our daily bread (ya Allah)
Daily bread (ya Allah)
Daily bread (ya Allah)

Forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who have trespassed against us (s'lach lanu)
Give us this day our daily bread (mechilah), daily bread, 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? (Are you sometimes shy?)
You've made mistakes, well that's okay
'Cause we all have but 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? (Are you sometimes shy?)
You've made mistakes, and that's okay




'Cause we all have but if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shakira's song "How Do You Do" touch on spiritual and philosophical themes related to forgiveness, empathy, and social justice. The first verse starts with a portion of the Lord's Prayer, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us," suggesting that the singer is seeking divine guidance on how to approach forgiveness in their own life. The following lines transition into a Latin phrase, "In cello et in terra fiat voluntas tua, Gloria spiritui sancto," which roughly translates to "On earth as it is in heaven, Glory to the Holy Spirit." This verse constructs a dialogue between the singer and a higher power, in which they are seeking guidance on how to achieve forgiveness and live a life aligned with spiritual values.


The next verse moves away from religious themes and asks the listener existential questions. The lyrics, "What language do you speak? If you speak at all, Are you some kind of freak who lives to raise the ones who fall?" suggest that the singer is questioning whether there is a higher purpose to life and if some individuals have a specific role to play in helping others. This verse is then followed by a list of questions about conflict, religion, and social justice, "Hey, would you tell me why the cat fights the dog? Do you go to the mosque or the synagogue? How many people die and hurt in your name? Hey, does that make you proud or does it bring you shame?" These lines can be interpreted as a call for empathy and understanding across cultures and religions.


The chorus of the song repeats the questions, "How do you do? How does it feel to be so high, And are you happy? Do you ever cry? (Are you sometimes shy?) You've made mistakes, well that's okay, 'Cause we all have but if I forgive yours, Will you forgive mine?" This repetition highlights the central theme of the song, forgiveness, and emphasizes the universality of human experience. These lyrics suggest that everyone makes mistakes, and it is important to extend forgiveness to others and seek it for ourselves. Overall, the song can be interpreted as a meditation on forgiveness, empathy, and understanding in a world plagued by conflict and division.


Line by Line Meaning

Forgive us our trespasses
We ask for your forgiveness for the mistakes we have made


As we forgive those who have trespassed against us
We promise to forgive those who have wronged us


Give us this day our daily bread, daily bread, daily bread
We ask for your help in providing us with what we need to survive each day


In cello et in terra fiat voluntas tua
May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven


Gloria spiritui sancto
Glory to the Holy Spirit


What language do you speak?
We wonder what form of communication you use


If you speak at all
Maybe you do not communicate with us


Are you some kind of freak
We contemplate whether you are a nonconformist


Who lives to raise the ones who fall?
Do you live to help those who are struggling?


Hey, would you tell me why
We ask for your explanation on this matter


The cat fights the dog?
Why do these two animals have conflict?


Do you go to the mosque
Do you worship in a mosque?


Or the synagogue?
Or do you worship in a synagogue?


And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger
If you control our destiny


And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers?
Why did you create people who cause problems?


How do you do? How does it feel to be so high
We are curious how you are doing and what it is like to be powerful


And are you happy? Do you ever cry?
We wonder if you ever experience emotions like happiness or sadness


Are you sometimes shy? (I sometimes cry)
Do you ever feel embarrassed or self-conscious?


You've made mistakes, well that's okay
We know that even you are capable of making mistakes


'Cause we all have but if I forgive yours
We are willing to forgive you for your mistakes


Will you forgive mine?
Will you also forgive us for our mistakes?


Hey, do you feel our pain
Do you understand our struggles and hardships?


And walk in our shoes?
Do you have empathy for us?


Have you ever felt starved
Have you ever gone without basic needs like food?


Or is your belly always full?
Do you always have what you need?


How many people die
We reflect on the number of deaths


And hurt in your name?
Do people experience pain in your honor?


Hey, does that make you proud
Does it make you happy or satisfied?


Or does it bring you shame?
Does it make you feel embarrassed or regretful?


Forgive us our trespasses (someh zoonoobe Allah)
We ask for your forgiveness in accordance with our religious beliefs


As we forgive those who have trespassed against us (s'lach lanu)
We promise to forgive those who have wronged us in accordance with our religious beliefs


Give us this day our daily bread (ya Allah)
We continue to ask for your help in providing us what we need to live


Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, Amen
We recognize your sovereignty and praise you


You've made mistakes, and that's okay
We know that even you are capable of making mistakes


'Cause we all have but if I forgive yours
We are willing to forgive you for your mistakes


Will you forgive mine? (Will you forgive mine?)
Will you also forgive us for our mistakes?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock

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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...

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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

You're late to the party but welcome!

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