Ciega, Sordomuda / El Jefe Lyrics (English Translation) – Shakira

Ciega, Sordomuda / El Jefe (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Blind, Deaf-Mute]
This verse talks about feeling powerless in love. The person loses all logic and reasoning whenever they see the one they love. Their emotions are overwhelming, and they can’t think straight. The love is irrational, fueled by excuses, and lacks strength or control.

[Pre-Chorus: Blind, Deaf-Mute]
The love is so intense that it leaves the person completely broken. They feel like they can’t stand on their own, as if their emotional pain is so strong it even affects them physically. No matter how hard they try to move on, they keep falling back into the same feelings.

[Chorus: Blind, Deaf-Mute]
The person describes themselves as completely helpless and foolish in love. They feel like they have lost their identity, becoming someone who only exists to love this person. They think about them constantly and can’t seem to let go, no matter how much they try.

[Chorus: Blind, Deaf-Mute]
This repetition reinforces the idea that love has made them blind, deaf, and mute. They feel like they are stuck, unable to change their situation, and trapped in their emotions. Their love is obsessive, and they don’t know how to move on.

[Chorus: Blind, Deaf-Mute]
Again, this part emphasizes how much they have lost themselves in this love. They feel clumsy, stubborn, and foolish for not being able to let go. No matter what they do, their thoughts are consumed by the person they love.

[Instrumental]
A musical break that lets the emotions of the song sink in.

[Intro: The Boss]
A shoutout to Shakira and the band Fuerza Regida, setting the tone.

[Verse 2: The Boss]
This part talks about the frustration of daily life. The person wakes up early, exhausted, but has no choice but to keep going. Their routine is repetitive and boring—just another long day at work with no excitement or escape.

[Pre-Chorus: The Boss]
The singer complains about their terrible boss, who pays them little while living in luxury. They feel exploited, like they’re just another worker with no real power. Their boss is rich, driving fancy cars, while they struggle to get by.

[Chorus: The Boss]
The person dreams of escaping their tough life. They have big ambitions and expensive tastes, but their low salary keeps them stuck in the same place. They want more but don’t know how to get it.

[Verse 3: The Boss]
Life feels unfair. They were told that studying would lead to success, but it didn’t work out. They work incredibly hard yet still struggle financially. They joke about how life is cruel and ironic—working so much but not even enjoying life. They feel stuck in a cycle where they work endlessly but own nothing. Even old problems, like an ex-father-in-law who won’t go away, seem never-ending.

[Pre-Chorus: The Boss]
The same complaint about the unfair boss repeats. They are frustrated with how much they struggle while their boss enjoys a luxurious life. The system feels rigged against them.

[Chorus: The Boss]
Again, they dream of something better—wealth, success, and escaping their situation. But the only thing holding them back is their low salary.

[Pre-Chorus: The Boss]
This part repeats the frustration of feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t pay enough. They see their boss thriving while they can barely make ends meet, reinforcing their resentment.

[Chorus: The Boss]
The song ends with the same dream of leaving their tough life behind. They feel like they have what it takes to be successful, but the lack of money keeps them stuck in place.