Desliz literally translates to "a slip" or "a slide". Figuratively, it's often used to mean a mistake, an indiscretion, or a "slip-up", sometimes with romantic connotations.
In the song, Shakira sings, "Eres mi desliz, mi país feliz" (You are my slip-up, my happy country). This poetic line is a beautiful contradiction, suggesting her love was an unexpected mistake or a deviation from the plan, but one that ultimately brought her immense joy. It's an intriguing word that perfectly captures the idea of a happy accident.
Shakira's "No Creo" is a powerful declaration of absolute devotion to one person, even when she doesn't believe in much else! She starts by saying, "Sólo tú sabes bien quien soy / Y por eso es tuyo mi corazón" (Only you know well who I am / And that's why my heart is yours), showing a deep trust and connection. She even admits, "Sólo tú doblas mi razón / Y por eso a donde tú quieras, voy" (Only you bend my reason / And that's why wherever you want, I go), which is a pretty big statement of loyalty.
What makes this song so interesting is what she doesn't believe in. She says, "No creo en mí todavía / No creo en el azar" (I don't believe in myself yet / I don't believe in chance), highlighting her reliance on this person. She also rejects big ideas and figures like "Carlos Marx" (Karl Marx), "Jean Paul Sartre," and even "Brian Weiss" (a psychiatrist known for past-life regression), along with Venus and Mars. Instead, her belief is focused entirely on the tangible things about this person: "Sólo creo en tu sonrisa azul / En tu mirada de cristal / En los besos que me das" (I only believe in your blue smile / In your crystal gaze / In the kisses you give me). It's a fun, intense look at how one person can become your entire world.
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