She Wolf
Shakira Lyrics
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S-O-S she's in disguise
There's a she-wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out
A domesticated girl, that's all you ask of me
Darling, it is no joke, this is lycanthropy
The moon's awake now, with eyes wide open
My body is craving, so feed the hungry
I've been devoting myself to you Monday to Monday
And Friday to Friday
Not getting enough retribution
Or decent incentives to keep me at it
I'm starting to feel just a little abused
Like a coffee machine in an office (uh)
So I'm gonna go somewhere closer
To get me a lover and tell you about it
There's a she-wolf in the closet
Open up and set her free (ah-ooh)
There's a she-wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe
Sitting across the bar, staring right at her prey
It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent
The moon's my teacher and I'm her student
To locate the single man
I've got on me a special radar
And the fire department hotline
In case I get in trouble later
Not looking for cute little divos
Or rich city guys, who just want to enjoy (uh)
By having a very good time
And behave very bad in the arms of a boy
There's a she-wolf in the closet
Open up and set her free (ah-ooh)
There's a she-wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe
S-O-S she's in disguise
S-O-S she's in disguise
There's a she-wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out
S-O-S she's in disguise
S-O-S she's in disguise
There's a she-wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out
There's a she-wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe
The song "She Wolf" by Shakira is an upbeat and catchy tune that apparently talks about a woman's search for independence and fulfillment. The first lines of the song, "S-O-S she's in disguise," are repeated throughout and set the mood for the tune. The lyrics suggest that there is a she-wolf in hiding, that is, a woman who is suppressed and unable to reveal her true self. The next lines, "Domesticated girl, that's all you ask of me, darling, it is no joke, this is lycanthropy," introduce the idea of the singer, who is the she-wolf, feeling trapped in a domesticated lifestyle. She compares herself to a werewolf (lycanthropy) who transforms into a wild animal as soon as the moon is out.
The chorus then suggests that the she-wolf is tired of being caged up and wants to be free. She says that she has been devoting herself to her lover, but it is not enough as she is not getting what she deserves. She uses the analogy of a coffee machine in an office, suggesting that she feels like an object or machine that is used only for service. In the second verse, she talks about going out to a bar to find a lover, saying that she is not looking for 'cute little divos or rich city guys.' She wants more than that and is ready to explore new things. The song ends again with the repeated "S-O-S she's in disguise" lines followed by "There's a she-wolf in your closet, let it out so it can breathe."
Line by Line Meaning
S-O-S she's in disguise
She's hiding her true nature and pretending to be something else.
There's a she-wolf in disguise
She's a wild, untamed creature masquerading as something meek and domesticated.
Coming out, coming out, coming out
She's revealing her true identity and letting her wild side loose.
Domesticated girl, that's all you ask of me
People expect her to conform to societal standards and behave like a docile, compliant woman.
Darling, it is no joke, this is lycanthropy
She's using the metaphor of werewolf transformation to describe her rebellious, non-conforming nature.
The moon's awake now with eyes wide open
The night represents freedom and wildness, and she's taking advantage of it to be true to herself.
My body is craving, so feed the hungry
She's hungry for adventure and excitement, and she won't be satisfied until she gets it.
I've been devoting myself to you Monday to Monday
And Friday to Friday
She's been stuck in a monotonous routine and feels unappreciated for all her hard work.
Not getting enough retribution
Or decent incentives to keep me at it
She's not getting the recognition or rewards she deserves for all her effort.
I'm starting to feel just a little abused
Like a coffee machine in an office (uh)
She feels used and taken advantage of like a machine that's constantly being used without a break.
So I'm gonna go somewhere closer
To get me a lover and tell you about it
She's going to break free and find someone who appreciates her wildness and adventurous spirit.
There's a she-wolf in the closet
Open up and set her free (ah-ooh)
She's encouraging others to embrace their true selves and not hide behind societal expectations.
Sitting across the bar, staring right at her prey
It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
She's on the prowl and looking for someone to satisfy her wild desires.
Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent
The moon's my teacher and I'm her student
She identifies with the creatures of the night who live life on their own terms and looks to the moon as inspiration and guidance.
To locate the single man
I've got on me a special radar
And the fire department hotline
in case I get in trouble later
She's using her instincts and resources to find the right partner and stay safe.
Not looking for cute little divos
Or rich city guys, who just want to enjoy (uh)
By having a very good time
and behave very bad in the arms of a boy
She's not interested in superficial, shallow men who only care about having a good time and behaving badly.
There's a she-wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe
Again, she's encouraging others to embrace their wild side and not be afraid to be themselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Albert Menendez, John Hill, Sam Endicott, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ottereformicus782
She wolf representing the Mother Goddess, the raising of the divine children, and the connection between the Father God and man. She wolf connections to the primary Goddess are very common across Eurasia.
It is interesting to note how Maria = Rhea Silvia / consort, God / Deus = Zeus / Mars and with the case of Romulus, the She Wolf matched this story.
The below was written by Georgi Mishev who wrote the book Thracian Magic: Past & Present which I currently have been reading through. This book shows how Christanity and Bulgarian (as well as other Slavic and Greek) paganism were merged. I also linked his book below.
"21st of November marks the presentation of the Virgin Mary at the temple as a child.
In Bulgaria the day is also known as the Wolf Mother of God and it marks the end of the Wolf Days, a period with various taboos regarding wolves. This association of the Mother of God with Bulgarian wolf folklore contains echoes of a pre-Christian wolf cult linked to a female deity or mistress of the wolves. The protective power of the she-wolf is invoked in some traditional Bulgarian healing / protective incantations. There is also a Bulgarian harvest song in which a woman forgets her child in the fields after she finishes the day’s work. When she returns she finds three samodivi (wood and water nymphs) in the shape of wolves sitting around the cradle, watching over the child.
Let us celebrate and honor in the next days the Hekate Lykaina (She-Wolf) and Chthonia!"
Book - Thracian Magic: Past & Present
@TheEricHines
let's be honest... this wasn't in your recommendations, you searched for it
@82easyrider
Swear man, only way to get high on Shakira. What a woman.
@ailene4326
Lets be honest... you copied this from under her other vids
@TheEricHines
@@ailene4326 they copied me
@jotashock
Yes
@FlyGuat101
Eric Hines lmao 😂😂 damn right
@nicholashines2403
February 2nd 2020, the Super Bowl has ended, and Shakira is still a 10
@cindyfern
2020?
@HiZachWhite
who else here in 1934?
@nicholashines2403
Cindy Fernandez damn I fucked up