Shakira

Lyrics

[Letra de "Te Dejo Madrid"]

[Introducción]
Ooh!
Ah-ah

[Verso 1]
Sí, ya es hora de esconder
Del mundo el dolor bajo la piel
Mas sé que estaré bien
Los gatos, como yo, caen de pie
No quiero jugar mi suerte por ti
No puedo con v pequeña vivir
Pronto estaré de aquí muy, muy lejos

[Coro]
Ay, me voy otra vez
Ay, te dejo, Madrid
Tus rutinas de piel y tus ganas de huir
Yo no quiero cobardes que me hagan sufrir
Mejor le digo adiós a tu boca de anís

[Verso 2]
Sí, ya es hora de limpiar las manchas de miel
Sobre el mantel
Yo nunca supe actuar
Y mis labios se ven muertos de sed
No quiero dejarlo todo al azar
Entiendo que he comenzado a estorbar
Pronto estaré de ti muy, muy lejos
[Coro]
Ay, me voy otra vez
Ay, te dejo, Madrid
Tus rutinas de piel y tus ganas de huir
Yo no quiero cobardes que me hagan sufrir
Mejor le digo adiós a tu boca de anís
Ah, ah

[Instrumental]

[Coro]
Ay, me voy otra vez
Ay, te dejo, Madrid
Tus rutinas de piel y tus ganas de huir
Yo no quiero cobardes que me hagan sufrir
Mejor le digo adiós a tu boca de...
Ay, me voy otra vez
Ay, te dejo, Madrid
Tus rutinas de piel y tus ganas de huir
Yo no quiero cobardes que me hagan sufrir
Mejor le digo adiós a tu boca de anís

[Outro]
Ay, te dejo, Madrid, Madrid
A tu boca de anís
A tu boca de anís

If you're looking for a song that encapsulates the essence of Madrid, Spain, then look no further than Shakira's "Te Dejo Madrid." It's a catchy tune that will have you tapping your feet and humming along in no time.

Released as the fifth single from her album "Laundry Service" in 2002, "Te Dejo Madrid" was a hit in many European countries. However, it never made it big in the United States, and only reached a peak of 45 on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks.

About Te Dejo Madrid

Shakira wrote "Te Dejo Madrid" as a tribute to the capital city of Spain. The lyrics are all about love: how it can bring you to a place as beautiful as Madrid, and how it can make you leave that same place behind when the relationship ends.

The song features a catchy chorus sung in Spanish: "Te dejo Madrid, que pena, pero voy a volver, algún día, te dejo Madrid, qué pena, yo quería quedarme hasta el final." Translated to English, it means: "I'm leaving you, Madrid. What a shame, but I'll be back someday. I'm leaving you, Madrid. What a shame, I wanted to stay until the end."

The music video for "Te Dejo Madrid" was directed by the legendary Francis Lawrence and features Shakira in a variety of outfits, including one where she's dressed up as a bullfighter. While the video is visually stunning, it doesn't stray too far from the theme of the song: love and loss in the city of Madrid.

Despite its relative lack of success in the United States, "Te Dejo Madrid" was a major hit in Europe and Latin America. It reached the top 10 in Spain and Italy, and even won Shakira a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Song in 2003.

So why did "Te Dejo Madrid" perform so well in some countries but not in others? It's hard to say for sure, but one possible explanation is that the song simply didn't resonate with Hispanic-Americans in the same way it did with audiences in Europe and Latin America.

Another factor could be the timing of the song's release. 2002 was a turbulent year in the United States, with the aftermath of 9/11 still playing out and the country gearing up for war in Iraq. It's possible that a Spanish-language pop song just wasn't what American audiences were looking for at the time.

Despite these challenges, "Te Dejo Madrid" is still a beloved song among Shakira's fans and a testament to the singer's talent as both a songwriter and performer. With its infectious beat and heartfelt lyrics, it's a song that will continue to be cherished by anyone who has ever fallen in love with a city and had to leave it behind.

In short, if you're looking for a song that captures the magic of Madrid and the pain of losing someone you love, "Te Dejo Madrid" is the perfect choice.

• Release Date: August 15, 2002
• Artist: Shakira