Tiempo Sin Verte Lyrics in English by Shakira

A calzón quitado literally translates to "with underpants removed." It's a common and colorful Spanish idiom that means to speak with complete and brutal honesty, without hiding anything.

In the song, Shakira expresses her frustration and wants to stop beating around the bush. By saying, "mejor hablar a calzón quitado" (better to speak frankly), she's demanding a direct, unfiltered conversation to find out the real truth about their relationship.

Colombian superstar Shakira serves up an infectious pop track about an old connection that just won't leave her head. The narrator is stuck replaying memories of surfing together, directly asking: "Dime si aún me quieres y te acuerdas de mí" ("Tell me if you still love me and remember me"). She calls out the classic excuse of being "demasiado ocupado" ("too busy"), demanding they cut the small talk and speak "a calzón quitado"—a brilliant Spanish idiom that literally translates to "with underwear off," meaning to speak with complete, brutal honesty without hiding anything.

There is a sharp mix of hurt and nostalgia here. She wonders if their friendship was ever genuine ("Siento que nunca lo has sido" / "I feel like you never were"), while also admitting her own flaws, like demanding a bit too much from someone who couldn't handle criticism. Friends keep asking if they will get back together, and even in her dreams, she still pictures the sun on his skin. It is catchy, direct, and relatable for anyone who has ever waited on a text that never came.