Ciega, Sordomuda / El Jefe Lyrics – Shakira

Ciega, Sordomuda / El Jefe Lyrics Meaning

[Verso 1: Ciega, Sordomuda]
This part talks about how love completely takes over, making it impossible to think logically or follow any method to resist it. The person feels powerless, as their love doesn’t listen to advice or reason. It’s based on excuses and lacks the courage to end or change.

[Pre-Coro: Ciega, Sordomuda]
The love is so overwhelming that it makes them feel weak, unable to even stand. It has broken them emotionally, and no matter how hard they try to get back up, they keep falling again. When the loved one is near, nothing helps—it’s a lost battle.

[Coro: Ciega, Sordomuda]
They describe themselves as foolish, blind, deaf, and stubborn because of love. It has consumed them completely, turning them into someone who only knows how to love and nothing else. They think about this person all the time and have no idea how to move on.

[Coro: Ciega, Sordomuda]
Again, they repeat how love has transformed them into someone irrational and obsessed. They are stuck in a cycle of devotion, unable to break free, constantly thinking about the person they love, with no way to forget them.

[Coro: Ciega, Sordomuda]
This chorus reinforces the feeling of helplessness and how love has made them blind and dependent. They acknowledge their foolishness but still can’t stop loving or thinking about this person, trapped in an endless emotional loop.

[Instrumental]
A musical break to emphasize emotions before transitioning to the second song.

[Intro: El Jefe]
A simple introduction, announcing the artists in the song.

[Verso 2: El Jefe]
This part paints a picture of a monotonous, exhausting life. The alarm rings early, and even though they want to stay in bed, responsibilities force them up. They take the kids to school, drink the same coffee, follow the same routine, and head to work, feeling stuck in a meaningless cycle.

[Pre-Coro: El Jefe]
Here, frustration with an unfair boss is clear. The worker struggles with low pay and tough conditions while the boss enjoys luxury, driving a Mercedes. The lyrics show the imbalance of power and resentment toward a boss who treats employees poorly.

[Coro: El Jefe]
This chorus speaks to the dream of escaping poverty. The person has ambition, good taste, and the mindset to succeed but lacks the financial means to actually change their situation.

[Verso 3: El Jefe]
This verse highlights the struggles of being poor. Bills pile up, and despite being told that education guarantees success, it hasn’t worked. They work tirelessly but still struggle financially and even romantically. The irony is painful—working non-stop yet having nothing to show for it. The verse also makes a darkly humorous reference to an ex-father-in-law who just won’t go away.

[Pre-Coro: El Jefe]
Once again, the frustration with the boss is repeated. The contrast between the worker’s hard life and the boss’s comfort is emphasized, making it clear how unfair the system feels.

[Coro: El Jefe]
Repeating the desire to escape poverty, the lyrics reinforce the feeling of being so close to success but missing the financial breakthrough needed to make it happen.

[Pre-Coro: El Jefe]
This part restates the anger toward the boss, who exploits workers while living a life of luxury. It’s a raw, emotional complaint against unfair working conditions.

[Coro: El Jefe]
The song ends with the same idea: the dream of escaping a tough life and becoming successful. They have everything they need—except money—to finally make that dream real.