Shakira and Belinda’s Unforgettable Version of ‘Día de Enero’: Meaning and Lyrics in English

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Saturday night in Mexico City was an emotional rollercoaster for over 50,000 people. Shakira, in the middle of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour concert, left everyone speechless when she surprised fans by inviting Belinda on stage.

The reason? To sing Día de Enero together, one of the Colombian singer’s most beloved ballads. This shared version is marked by sisterhood and mutual respect between the two artists.

The Estadio GNP Seguros erupted in applause when Shakira introduced Belinda as “a talented, persevering, and beautiful woman” with whom she couldn’t help feeling happy and proud to share the stage during her eleventh concert in Mexico City. Belinda appeared radiant, wearing a white outfit with feathers and sparkle, while Shakira looked spectacular in a fully embellished jumpsuit. From the very first verse, the chemistry between them was magical, and the audience felt every moment.

 

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The performance was intimate, emotional, and powerful. Belinda, visibly moved, knelt at the end of the song and expressed her admiration for Shakira: “I love you. Thank you for this opportunity. We love you. You are a great woman, you are incredible. This is something I will never forget.” And yes, everyone who was there will never forget it either.

This moment was special not only because of the song, but for what it represented: two strong, successful, and beloved women sharing the stage in a gesture of mutual admiration. In addition, Shakira made history by becoming the first female artist to perform 12 concerts at this stadium—a total queen continuing to rack up achievements!

‘Día de Enero’ (January day) Lyrics in English

I met you one January day
With the moon on my nose
And seeing that you were sincere
I got lost in your eyes
What a clumsy distraction
And what a sweet sensation

And now that we’re walking through the world
Like Aeneas and Benitín
I’ve already found a few scratches
That life gave you along the way
But my crazy love
Is your best doctor

I’m going to heal your grieving soul
I’ll leave you as good as new
And everything will pass
Soon you’ll see the sun shine
You, more than anyone, deserve to be happy

You’ll see
How your wounds slowly start to heal
You’ll see
How life itself will settle the excess salt
That lingers in the sea

And even if you’ve felt like a stranger
Even in your own country
If I ask you: “What did you say?”
You still answer: “What do you mean?”
And you cry with emotion
Hearing a bandoneón

And even if you seem distracted
With that slow, measured walk
I know the reason your heart aches
That’s why I wanted to write you this song

You’ll see
How your wounds slowly start to heal
You’ll see
How life itself will settle the excess salt
That lingers in the sea

You’ll see
How your wounds slowly start to heal
You’ll see
How life itself will settle the excess salt
That lingers in the sea

LMYNL World Tour: A Gathering of Friends

Belinda has been the latest star guest on the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, but not the only one (and likely not the last):

• Wyclef Jean
• Maluma
• Carlos Vives
• Manuel Turizo
• Ozuna
• Rauw Alejandro
• Grupo Frontera
• Alejandro Sanz
• Black Eyed Peas
• Bizarrap
• Luis Fernando Ochoa
• Dana