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Whenever Wherever
Shakira Lyrics


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Lucky you were born that far away so
We could both make fun of distance
Lucky that I love a foreign land for
The lucky fact of your existence
Baby I would climb the Andes solely
To count the freckles on your body
Never could imagine there were only
Ten million ways to love somebody

Le ro lo le lo le
Le ro lo le lo le
Can't you see
I'm at your feet

Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal, my dear
Thereover, hereunder
You'll never have to wonder
We can always play by ear
But that's the deal, my dear

Lucky that my lips not only mumble
They spill kisses like a fountain
Lucky that my breasts are small and humble
So you don't confuse them with mountains
Lucky I have strong legs like my mother
To run for cover when I need it
And these two eyes that for no other
The day you leave will cry a river

Le ro lo le lo le
Le ro lo le lo le
At your feet
I'm at your feet

Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal, my dear
Thereover, hereunder
You'll never have to wonder
We can always play by ear
But that's the deal, my dear

Le ro lo le lo le
Le ro lo le lo le
Think out loud
Say it again
Le ro lo le lo le lo le
Tell me one more time
That you'll live
Lost in my eyes

Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal, my dear
Thereover, hereunder
You've got me head over heels
There's nothing left to fear
If you really feel the way I feel

Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal, my dear
Thereover, hereunder
You've got me head over heels
There's nothing left to fear
If you really feel the way I feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shakira's song "Whenever Wherever" tell the story of a love that knows no boundaries. The first verse talks about how lucky it is that the two lovers were born so far apart, because it allows them to make fun of the idea of distance. The singer also expresses her love for a foreign land and the lucky fact that her lover exists within it. She then talks about how she would travel great distances, even climb the Andes, to be with her lover. The last line of the verse is a nod to the infinite ways there are to love someone.


The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its catchy tune and simple yet powerful lyrics. Shakira sings that whenever and wherever they are, they are meant to be together. She promises that she will always be there for her lover, and that they can always "play by ear," meaning they do not need a plan or constant communication to know that they are together.


The second verse continues to describe the singer's love for her partner's physical attributes, such as her small and humble breasts that cannot be confused with mountains, and her strong legs that allow her to run for cover when needed. She ends the verse by saying that her eyes will cry a river if her lover ever leaves.


Overall, "Whenever Wherever" is a song about a love that transcends distance, cultural barriers, and even language. The singer expresses her deep, all-encompassing love for her partner in lyrics that are both poetic and straightforward.


Line by Line Meaning

Lucky you were born that far away so
It's fortunate that you were born far away from me because otherwise we wouldn't have the opportunity to experience and make fun of the long-distance aspect of our relationship.


We could both make fun of distance
The distance between us can be a source of amusement and helps us remember that our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle.


Lucky that I love a foreign land for
It's lucky that I love a foreign land, because that's where you live and I would never have met you otherwise.


The lucky fact of your existence
The mere fact of your existence is incredibly lucky for me, because it means I get to love you and experience all the joy that comes with it.


Baby I would climb the Andes solely
I would go to incredible lengths just to be with you, like climbing the Andes, all because I love you so much.


To count the freckles on your body
I'm so eager to be reunited with you that I would look forward to counting every single freckle on your body as a way of showing my love and affection.


Never could imagine there were only
I never realized before that there are so many ways to love someone and express that love.


Ten million ways to love somebody
There are endless ways to love someone, and I feel like I've only scratched the surface of how much love I have for you.


Le ro lo le lo le
A nonsensical expression of joy and excitement.


Can't you see
I want you to understand just how much I love you and how important you are to me.


I'm at your feet
I'm willing to submit to you and be vulnerable in order to show how much I care about you.


Whenever, wherever
No matter when or where, I believe that we're meant to be together and nothing can keep us apart.


We're meant to be together
I firmly believe that fate brought us together and that we are meant to be with each other.


I'll be there and you'll be near
I promise to be there for you always and to be a constant presence in your life.


And that's the deal, my dear
This is the agreement we've made: our love is strong and we are committed to each other no matter what.


Thereover, hereunder
No matter where we are or what situation we find ourselves in, our love will always survive and thrive.


You'll never have to wonder
You never have to doubt my love or commitment to you, because it's always there.


We can always play by ear
We don't need to make strict plans or have everything figured out, because we're comfortable being spontaneous and going with the flow.


But that's the deal, my dear
Our love is the most important thing, and we will always stick to our agreement to be together.


Think out loud
I want to communicate my thoughts and feelings honestly and openly with you.


Say it again
I want to hear you say that you love me again, because it fills me with happiness and reassurance.


Tell me one more time
I need to hear you affirm your love for me, because it makes me feel safe and secure.


That you'll live
I want you to promise that you'll always be there for me, even when things get rough.


Lost in my eyes
I want you to be completely entranced and captivated by my love and my gaze.


You've got me head over heels
You've completely swept me off my feet with your love and your presence.


There's nothing left to fear
As long as we have each other, there's nothing to be afraid of and no obstacles we can't overcome.


If you really feel the way I feel
I need reassurance that you feel the same way about me as I do about you, because our love is the most important thing to me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shakira Mebarak, Tim Mitchell, Gloria Estefan

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@darioalzateopina9797

Itunes USA (after Super Bowl 2020)

#1. Shakira - Whenever, Wherever
#3. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
#5. Shakira - Waka Waka
#7. Shakira - She Wolf


#35. Shakira - Empire
#54. Shakira - Try Everything
#62. Shakira - La Tortura
#67. Shakira - Underneath your clothes
#68. Shakira - Chantaje
#88. Shakira - Objection

Quien soño ver a shakira asi en itunes usa por años :)



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@umutyigitkarsl9435

Anyone in 2024?

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Maybe..... oh wait! YES!😁 SHAKIRA!

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HELL YEAH

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Ya ya ya😂😂

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@rainymanoban2119

who is here after watching her super bowl perfomance? honestly this woman better tell us what she be eating coz she never age

@ilovedeckstar1534

I saw it as well

@ThePethboc

Its the number one song in the US right now!

@yoshee1708

Neither does j lo lol

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