This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Nunca usé un antifaz
Voy de paso
Por este mundo fugaz
No pretendo parar
¿Dime quién camina
Cuando se puede volar?
Mi destino es andar
Mis recuerdos
Son una estela en el mar
Lo que tengo, lo doy
Digo lo que pienso
Tómame como soy
Y va liviano
Mi corazón gitano
Que solo entiende de latir
A contramano
No intentes amarrarme
Ni dominarme
Yo soy quien elige
Como equivocarme
Aprovechame
que si llegué ayer
Me puedo ir mañana
Que soy gitana
Que soy gitana
Sigo siendo aprendiz
En cada beso
Y con cada cicatriz
Algo pude entender
De tanto que tropiezo
Ya sé como caer
Y va liviano
Mi corazón gitano
Que solo entiende de latir
A contramano
No intentes amarrarme
Ni dominarme
Yo soy quien elige
Como equivocarme
Aprovechame
Que si llegué ayer
Me puedo ir mañana
Que soy gitana
Vamos y vemos
Que la vida es un goce
Es normal que le temas
A lo que no conoces
Tómame y vamos
Que la vida es un goce
Es normal que le temas
A lo que no conoces
Quiero verte volar
Quiero verte volar
Y va liviano
Mi corazón gitano
Que solo entiende de latir
A contramano
No intentes amarrarme
Ni dominarme
Yo soy quien elige
Como equivocarme
Aprovechame
Que si llegué ayer
Me puedo ir mañana
Que soy gitana
Voy de paso
Por este mundo fugaz
No pretendo parar
¿Dime quién camina
Cuando se puede volar?
Mi destino es andar
Mis recuerdos
Son una estela en el mar
Lo que tengo, lo doy
Digo lo que pienso
Tómame como soy
Y va liviano
Mi corazón gitano
Que solo entiende de latir
A contramano
No intentes amarrarme
Ni dominarme
Yo soy quien elige
Como equivocarme
Aprovechame
que si llegué ayer
Me puedo ir mañana
Que soy gitana
Que soy gitana
Sigo siendo aprendiz
En cada beso
Y con cada cicatriz
Algo pude entender
De tanto que tropiezo
Ya sé como caer
Y va liviano
Mi corazón gitano
Que solo entiende de latir
A contramano
No intentes amarrarme
Ni dominarme
Yo soy quien elige
Como equivocarme
Aprovechame
Que si llegué ayer
Me puedo ir mañana
Que soy gitana
Vamos y vemos
Que la vida es un goce
Es normal que le temas
A lo que no conoces
Tómame y vamos
Que la vida es un goce
Es normal que le temas
A lo que no conoces
Quiero verte volar
Quiero verte volar
Y va liviano
Mi corazón gitano
Que solo entiende de latir
A contramano
No intentes amarrarme
Ni dominarme
Yo soy quien elige
Como equivocarme
Aprovechame
Que si llegué ayer
Me puedo ir mañana
Que soy gitana
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Gitana Lyrics as written by Carl Sturken Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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