Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos

Shakira

About Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos

"Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" (English: Bare Feet, White Dreams) is the third single from Shakira's debut album Pies Descalzos (1996). Written and composed by her, "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" talks about all the rules that the human race has invented since Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. It is a social satire in both the lyrics and the music video. The song was performed in the latter half of Shakira's Oral Fixation Tour, and there is a Portuguese version called "Pés Descalços".  


Year:
1998
3:28
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Perteneciste a una raza antigua
De pies descalzos y de sueños blancos
Fuiste polvo, polvo eres
Piensa que el hierro siempre al calor es blando

Tu mordiste la manzana y renunciaste al paraíso
Y condenaste a una serpiente siendo tú el que así lo quiso
Por milenios y milenios permaneciste desnudo
Y te enfrentaste a dinosaurios bajo un techo y sin escudo

Y ahora estas aqui
Queriendo ser feliz
Cuando no te importo
Un pepino tu destino

Perteneciste a una raza antigua
De pies descalzos y de sueños blancos
Fuiste polvo, polvo eres
Piensa que el hierro siempre al calor es blando

Construiste un mundo exacto de acabados tan perfectos
Cada cosa calculada en su espacio y a su tiempo
Yo que soy un caos completo, las entradas, las salidas
Los nombres y las medidas no me caben en los sesos

Y ahora estas aqui
Queriendo ser feliz
Cuando no te importo
Un pepino tu destino

Perteneciste a una raza antigua
De pies descalzos y de sueños blancos
Fuiste polvo, polvo eres
Piensa que el hierro siempre al calor es

Perteneciste a una raza antigua
De pies descalzos y de sueños blancos
Fuiste polvo, polvo eres
Piensa que el hierro siempre al calor es blando

Saludar al vecino acostarse a una hora
Trabajar cada día para vivir en la vida
Y contestar solo aquello y sentir solo esto
Y que Dios nos ampare de malos pensamientos

Cumplir con las tareas, asistir al colegio
Que diría la familia si eres un fracasado?
Ponte siempre zapatos, no hagas ruido en la mesa
Usa medias veladas y corbata en las fiestas

Las mujeres se casan siempre antes de 30
Si no vestiran santos y aunque así no lo quieran
Y en la fiesta de quince es mejor no olvidar
Una fina champaña y bailar bien el vals
Y bailar bien el vals

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Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (pronounced [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel moˈbɑːɾˤɑk riˈpoʎ]; born February 2, 1977),known mononymously as Shakira (English /ʃəˈkɪərə/,Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]), is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker who speaks fluent English and Portuguese, as well as some Italian, French, and Catalan. more »

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Written by: Shakira Mebarak, Luis Fernando Ochoa

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12 facts about this song

Album Name
"Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" is a song from Shakira's third studio album, "Pies Descalzos".
Breakthrough Song
The song "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" marked Shakira's breakthrough in the Latin market in 1995.
Meaning
The title "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" literally translates to "bare feet, white dreams," which is thought to signify free spirit and pure intentions.
Creative Control
The album "Pies Descalzos" marked the start of Shakira maintaining creative control over her music, with her writing and producing most of the tracks. "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" is written by Shakira.
Genre
"Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" falls under Latin pop and rock en Español genres, incorporating elements of pop rock and alternative rock.
Music Video
The music video for "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" was directed by Gustavo Garzón. It features Shakira performing the song in a white room with the band.
Charity Name
Shakira named her charity organization "Pies Descalzos Foundation" inspired by her successful album and this song. The organization helps impoverished children in Colombia.
Alternative Versions
The song has a Portuguese version in the Brazilian edition of the "Pies Descalzos" album, titled "Pés Descalços".
Guitar
The song is noted for the prominent use of acoustic guitar, setting it apart from much of the Latin Pop music of its era.
Inspirations
Shakira has stated that "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos", as well as the entire "Pies Descalzos" album, was inspired by artists like John Lennon, Nirvana, and The Police.
Lyrical Analysis
In its lyrics, "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" talks about dreams, freedom, and the rules imposed by society. It's seen as a reflection of Shakira's own feelings and struggles during that period of her life.
Commercial Success
Despite the album initially not performing well, "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos", along with other singles, helped "Pies Descalzos" rebound and become an international success.

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