What is the meaning of the song gypsy by Shakira?

Answer 1

Gypsy Rose Lee ( my Gypsy Rose) is about a man who is trying to rescue his lover or sister ( song is not clear) from her occupation as a Burlesque actress. I like that bit, In this smoke filled Open front they call the Land of Dreams! Could be an over-revved Empire Gown, huh. Gypsies,. Tramps, and Thieves is a more sombre saga about a carnival performer who is raped by a man and ( papa would have shot him if he knew what he"d done!) This wasn"t swiping a Path Pass. Gypsy Rose is the better and less controversial of the two songs. By the Way, Gypsy Rose Lee was NOT Italian or Gypsy, she was a Jewish girl.

Answer 2

Shakira stated this song was about her way of life. She has always been on the road moving, hence the metaphor of Gypsy was used. After having her heart broken so many times, she's not willing to settle down and wants to keep moving.