SHIBATTO Lyrics (English Translation) – Quevedo

SHIBATTO (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Pre-Chorus]
In this part, the singer acknowledges that the girl claims to be happy alone, but he finds it hard to believe because of her actions. He notices that her music playlist suggests otherwise, and she’s online at strange hours, which makes him question her behavior. She also messaged him and then deleted it, which only deepens his suspicion about her true feelings.

[Chorus]
The chorus focuses on the girl’s behavior, which the singer interprets as mixed signals. She seems like she’s single and independent, moving confidently and not easily approachable. However, she never sleeps alone, often staying up late, which shows that she’s looking for someone, possibly someone who has hurt her in the past. She posts stories that hint at wanting attention, particularly from a certain person. The girl calls the singer in the early hours of the morning, pretending it’s just for physical reasons, but he believes it’s actually about something deeper. Despite her attempts to act casual, her actions suggest she is still emotionally attached and seeking connection, even if she doesn’t admit it.

[Verse]
In this verse, the singer reveals how he plays along with the girl’s confusing behavior. If she doesn’t reach out for physical reasons, he won’t contact her either, but he’s still aware of her actions. He notices that his pictures are all over her phone gallery, even though she might pretend not to care. He acts cool and doesn’t let on that he’s noticed, but internally, he’s getting more obsessed with the situation. He remembers the past, especially a time when they were more carefree, dancing and having fun. Now, she seems to be settling for him when she imagines someone else, and he can see she feels lonely. The singer hints at his ability to find out where the other guy is and challenges her to be upfront about what she really wants. Despite the messy situation, he’s still up for it, as he finds humor in it all.

[Puente]
The bridge expresses a moment of confusion and frustration. The singer reflects on how the girl used to be so good to him, but now her behavior is inconsistent and confusing. He says he doesn’t want to be with her right now, but he wishes she would be honest with him. He’s willing to wait, but he wants her to let go of the past before they can move forward.

[Chorus]
In the second chorus, the singer repeats the observations from earlier about the girl’s behavior. She appears to be single and confident, yet she never sleeps alone and is always awake at night, possibly hinting at her need for someone. She continues posting stories, seemingly looking for someone to give her attention, especially someone who’s hurt her before. The girl again reaches out to the singer in the middle of the night, using the excuse of wanting something casual, but the singer knows it’s more complicated than that. He sees through her game, understanding the loneliness and emotional conflict beneath the surface.