How do you do
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(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
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?
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, well that's okay'cause we all have but if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine?
The lyrics to Shakira's song "How Do You Do" are a series of questions directed to a higher power or deity, possibly referencing God. The lyrics ask about the nature of this entity, questioning whether it is compassionate and forgiving or judgmental and strict. The first verse questions the language this power speaks and whether it has a predisposition to helping those who are struggling. The second verse questions why there is conflict in the world and asks whether or not this higher power has a preference for specific religions.
The chorus poses more general questions about the nature of this power, questioning whether it feels emotions such as happiness and sadness, and whether or not it has a capacity for forgiveness. The song concludes with a plea for forgiveness and an acknowledgement that everyone makes mistakes.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the nature of God and the role that religion plays in the world. It questions why there is so much suffering in the world despite the existence of a higher power and asks whether this power is truly compassionate and forgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
What language do you speak
If you speak at all?
Are you someone who communicates or remains silent? If you speak, what language do you use?
Are you some kind of freak
Who lives to raise the ones who fall?
Do you have a unique purpose in life to help those who have failed or stumbled?
Hey, would you tell me why
The cat fights the dog?
Can you explain why conflicts or fights arise between different entities or groups?
Do you go to the mosque
Or the synagogue?
Do you follow Islamic or Jewish traditions or practices?
And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger
And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers?
If you control our destinies and created the world, then why do people cause problems or chaos?
Hey, do you feel our pain
And walk in our shoes?
Can you empathize with the suffering or struggles of others and see from their perspective?
Have you ever felt starved
Or is your belly always full?
Have you experienced hunger or poverty, or do you always have enough to eat?
How many people die
And hurt in your name?
How many people have died or been harmed because of your influence or power?
Hey, does that make you proud
Or does it bring you shame?
Are you proud of the impact you have on the world, or do you feel ashamed of the harm caused in your name?
How do you do, how does it feel to be so high and are you happy?
How does it feel to have such immense power and control over the world, and are you content with this?
Do you ever cry?
Are you sometimes shy?
Do you experience emotions such as sadness or shyness?
You've made mistakes, well that's okay'cause we all have but if I forgive yours
Will you forgive mine?
Everyone makes mistakes, and it's understandable. If I forgive your faults or errors, will you forgive mine as well?
(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)
A prayer asking for Allah's forgiveness and daily needs
(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!)
A prayer asking for forgiveness and provisions, and acknowledging God's greatness and power.
Will you forgive mine?
Asking again for forgiveness for one's own mistakes or faults.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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...
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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