Since news broke that Shakira was going to release a new song, fans from around the world couldn't wait to listen to the lyrics and find out whether she used the song to aim digs at former partner Gerard Pique.
When they discovered that the title refers to a poetic composition in which the initial, middle or final letters of each verse when read vertically form a word, they could see a double meaning that would spark speculation.
However, this time Shakira's sentimental side has come out, as she dedicates the song to her children, Milan and Sasha. If it is still not clear enough, just take a look at the full lyrics of the song.
The first letter of each verse of the first stanza, read vertically from top to bottom forms Milan's name and in the middle of the song the same happens with her other kid, Sasha.
Ballad dedicated to the children
And if in her song with Bizarrap, the lyrics of the song were an ode to a painful breakup with Pique, in the two minutes and 51 seconds of Acrostico she expresses the love of a mother for her children.
But that's not all. Although on this occasion there are no explicit mentions or names, the Colombian singer does allude to her past relationship with the retired football player.
It is already evident in the first verse of the song: "You taught me that love is not a scam, and that when it's real it doesn't end".
The second is a confession of the bad moments that the Colombian singer has gone through in the last months: "I tried to stop you from seeing me cry, I didn't want you to see my fragility."
There is another part of the song in which she recalls the past relationship with the father of Milan and Sasha and also shows her toughest and most sincere side: "Only one plate broke, not all the crockery and although I don't know how to turn the other cheek. Learning to forgive is wise, only love comes out of those lips."
But the most evident dig at Pique comes in the final verses.
"If things are damaged, they are not thrown away, they are repaired, problems are faced and faced. You have to laugh at life, even though the wounds hurt."
Full lyrics Acrostico
You taught me that love is not a scam, and that when it's real it doesn't end
I tried not to let you see me cry, not to let you see my fragility, but
Things are not always as we dream
Sometimes we run, but we don't arrive
Never doubt that I will be here
Talk to me and I'll listen to you
And even if life treated me like this
I will be strong just for you
All I want is your happiness
And be with you
Your smile is my weakness
My love for you
Serves as an anesthetic to pain
It makes me feel better
I'm here for whatever you need
You came to complete what I am
Only one plate broke, not all the crockery,
And although I don't know how to turn the other cheek
Learning to forgive is wise,
Only love comes out of those lips
If things are damaged, they are not thrown away, they are repaired,
problems are faced and faced
You have to laugh at life
Even though the wounds hurt
If you have to give your whole heart
Even if they hurt you for no reason
All I want is your happiness
And be with you
Your smile is my weakness
My love for you
Serves as an anesthetic to pain
It makes me feel better
I'm here for whatever you need
You came to complete what I am
Serves as an anesthetic to pain
It makes me feel better
I'm here for whatever you need
You came to complete what I amIt makes me feel better
I'm here for whatever you need
You came to complete what I am
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