Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010) and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. She served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists. She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice (2000s and 2010s). For her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music she received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards in 2011. She was appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the US in 2011, and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012.
Quince años
Shakira Lyrics
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es abrir la puerta de mis años
sin saber por que
esta vida nunca pasa en vano
siempre hay un despues
y vivir en este mundo
es algo muy dificil de ejercer.
Busco eternas primaveras
huracan de emociones
me confunden, me dominan.
Mi vida es transparente todavia
la flor que se abre a plena luz del dia
mi primer amor
lo siento tan directo al corazon.
Hoy descubro que es amar
un abrazo, una caricia plena
algo mas que dar
es el sueno que ahora me libera
mi otra verdad
en mis quince soy mujer en realidad.
Busco eternas primaveras
que renazcan a la vida
huracan de emociones
me confunden, me motivan.
Mi vida es transparente todavia
la flor que se abre a plena luz del dia
mi primer amor
lo siento tan directo al corazon.
Shakira's song Quince años delves into the experiences and emotions of a young girl transitioning into womanhood. The opening lines, "Este nuevo amanecer es abrir la puerta de mis años sin saber por que esta vida nunca pasa en vano" (This new dawn is opening the door to my years without knowing why life never passes in vain), suggest a sense of uncertainty and confusion about the purpose of life. However, the singer accepts that there is always a tomorrow and life is a difficult thing to navigate.
The chorus, "Busco eternas primaveras que renazcan a la vida, huracan de emociones me confunden, me dominan" (I seek eternal springs that are reborn into life, a hurricane of emotions confuses me, dominates me), expresses the singer's desire for new experiences and emotions that will awaken her spirit. She feels overwhelmed and consumed by her feelings, but it also liberates her from her present state.
The final verse, "Hoy descubro que es amar un abrazo, una caricia plena, algo mas que dar es el sueno que ahora me libera, mi otra verdad en mis quince soy mujer en realidad" (Today I discover what love is, a full embrace, a caress, something more to give, it is the dream that now frees me, my other truth at fifteen I am a woman in reality) encapsulates the central theme of the song. The singer experiences the transformative power of love, a new sense of freedom and liberation, as she enters womanhood.
Overall, Quince años is a beautiful and poetic expression of the emotions and experiences that come with entering adolescence. The song speaks to the universal experience of growing up and discovering oneself, and it paints an intimate portrait of the challenges and joys of that journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Este nuevo amanecer
This new dawn represents the opening of a new chapter in my life
es abrir la puerta de mis años
It's like opening a door into my future, where there's endless possibilities awaiting me
sin saber por que
Even though I don't know what lies ahead, I'm excited to find out
esta vida nunca pasa en vano
I believe that every moment in life has a purpose and it's up to me to make the most of it
siempre hay un despues
No matter what happens, there will always be a tomorrow
y vivir en este mundo
Living in this world can be challenging
es algo muy dificil de ejercer.
But I'm determined to navigate through it and make a difference
Busco eternas primaveras
I'm on a quest to find everlasting happiness and joy
que renazcan a la vida
I want experiences that will revive my soul, making me feel alive
huracan de emociones
Sometimes my emotions overwhelm and confuse me
me confunden, me dominan.
But I refuse to let them control me, I will overcome them
Mi vida es transparente todavia
I'm still figuring out who I am and what I stand for
la flor que se abre a plena luz del dia
I see myself blossoming like a flower in the sunlight, growing and evolving
mi primer amor
My first love, the innocence and purity of it all
lo siento tan directo al corazon.
It's a feeling that touches my heart deeply and will always be a part of me
Hoy descubro que es amar
Now I understand what it means to love
un abrazo, una caricia plena
It's more than just a physical embrace or touch, it's a connection of the heart and soul
algo mas que dar
I have so much more love to give and share with the world
es el sueno que ahora me libera
It's a dream that brings me freedom and liberation
mi otra verdad
My other truth is that I'm no longer a child, I'm a woman now
en mis quince soy mujer en realidad.
At the age of 15, I'm embracing my womanhood and all the responsibilities that come with it
me motivan.
My emotions inspire me to keep going, keep living life to the fullest
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eduardo Gil
Hermosa,hasta hoy la escucho.
Fae Tae
Hermosa canción ♥
paulo arenas
Divina!!!
Marvin Sanchez
love u shak
Carolus
Quien mas se acordo de la cancion de dragon ball gt mi corazon encantado?
99 Cent Store
😬
Danna Rivas
Si hay una canción de la que Shakira se avergüence, es esta. Jajajaja
Leonardo Roque
Por quê?
Facundo Grondona
Por??? Esta buena
STHEFANIA CORTEZ
Porque?