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Did It Again
Shakira Lyrics


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First floor (uh-oh)
Room sixteen (uh-oh)
Smells like danger (let's go)
Even better (let's go)
Set your goals (uh-oh)
Bless our souls (uh-oh)
I'm in trouble (yes, I know)
But it feels like heaven (hey!)

You were like one of those guys
The kind with a wandering eye (hey!)
But I said, hey what the hell?
For once in my life I'll take a ride on the wild side

You were so full of yourself
But damn, were you cute, as well (hey!)
You liked my legs, I liked your moves
Anyone could tell that it's hard to deny that

I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
But it felt so right
I can't believe it
No more mistakes that
Went on for too long
Wish there was a way
I could delete 'em

Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh

Second night (uh-oh)
In a row (uh-oh)
Back in trouble (let's go)
I don't get it (let's go)

Gotta keep it down (uh-oh)
It'll all be cool (uh-oh)
If we ignore 'em (yes, I know)
Getting better (hey!)

When it comes to men, it's known
That I end up choosing wrong (hey!)
'Cause I always trip and fall
On the same old rock and repeat and go back

How blind a girl can be (ooh)
To miss you hide your ring (hey!)
But I bought everything
I'm so naive, and I'd like you to know that

I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
But it felt so right
I can't believe it
No more mistakes that
Went on for too long
Wish there was a way
I could delete 'em

Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh

It might seem to you that I am in a place
Where I'm losing the direction of my life
But I'm sure that this is nothing but a phase
Right back at ya, 'cause I'll survive

It might seem to you that I am in a place
Where I'm losing the direction of my life
But I'm sure that this is nothing but a phase
Right back at ya, 'cause I'll survive

I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
But it felt so right
I can't believe it
All the mistakes that
Went on for too long
Wish there was a way
I could delete 'em

I did it again now
I've got it all wrong

Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh

Overall Meaning

The song "Did It Again" by Shakira is about the singer repeating her mistake of falling for the wrong guy. In the first verse, Shakira describes a dangerous situation on the first floor of room sixteen, but she can't resist it even though she knows it's trouble. The second verse talks about how Shakira is drawn to guys with a wandering eye, even though she knows they're not right for her. The chorus implies that Shakira has made this mistake many times before, but she wishes she could delete those mistakes and move on.


The bridge of the song provides a more positive outlook. Shakira acknowledges that she may seem lost and directionless, but she knows it's just a phase and she'll survive. Overall, "Did It Again" is a cautionary tale about falling for the wrong type and the consequences that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

First floor (uh-oh)
Starting a new adventure.


Room sixteen (uh-oh)
A specific place of interest.


Smells like danger (let's go)
The thrill of the unknown is exciting.


Even better (let's go)
The danger is more appealing.


Set your goals (uh-oh)
Having a plan in mind.


Bless our souls (uh-oh)
Hope for good fortune and success.


I'm in trouble (yes, I know)
Realizing the plan may not be a good one.


But it feels like heaven (hey!)
Despite the risk, the experience is enjoyable.


You were like one of those guys
Referring to a specific person who fits a stereotype.


The kind with a wandering eye (hey!)
The person is known for being unfaithful.


But I said, hey what the hell?
Deciding to take a chance despite the known risks.


For once in my life I'll take a ride on the wild side
Seeking an adventure and new experiences.


You were so full of yourself
Describing the person's arrogance and confidence.


But damn, were you cute, as well (hey!)
Despite the flaws, the person is attractive.


You liked my legs, I liked your moves
Referring to physical attraction.


Anyone could tell that it's hard to deny that
Acknowledging the chemistry between them.


I did it again now
Repeating past mistakes.


I've got it all wrong
Realizing the mistake was made again.


But it felt so right
The experience was enjoyable despite the mistake.


No more mistakes that
Committing to not make the same mistake again.


Went on for too long
The pattern of mistakes has been ongoing.


Wish there was a way
Expressing regret and hope for a better outcome.


I could delete 'em
Wishing to erase the past and start fresh.


Second night (uh-oh)
Continuing the risky behavior.


In a row (uh-oh)
Continuing the pattern of behavior without a break.


Back in trouble (let's go)
Acknowledging the risk but still proceeding.


I don't get it (let's go)
Confusion about the appeal of the situation.


Gotta keep it down (uh-oh)
Attempting to be secretive or discreet.


It'll all be cool (uh-oh)
Trying to remain optimistic despite the risks.


When it comes to men, it's known
Referring to a known pattern or stereotype about women and men.


That I end up choosing wrong (hey!)
Acknowledging past mistakes in choosing partners.


'Cause I always trip and fall
Describing the pattern of mistakes and failures.


On the same old rock and repeat and go back
Repeating the same mistakes and not learning from them.


How blind a girl can be (ooh)
Acknowledging one's own mistakes and naivete.


To miss you hide your ring (hey!)
Not noticing or acknowledging a significant detail.


But I bought everything
Being fooled or deceived by someone.


I'm so naive, and I'd like you to know that
Admitting naivete and hoping for understanding.


It might seem to you that I am in a place
Describing a potentially negative perception from others.


Where I'm losing the direction of my life
Feeling lost or unsure about life choices.


But I'm sure that this is nothing but a phase
Believing the uncertain feelings will pass.


Right back at ya, 'cause I'll survive
Feeling confident and determined to overcome challenges.


Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Repeating a catchy and memorable chorus.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@medusaslair

One of the best music videos ever made. The choreography is so beautiful, a true masterpiece in the art of dance. And Daniel 'Cloud' Campos is an insanely good dancer, he moves like a cat. What they create together in this performance is pure magic.

@teresaunderwood2632

Ahhh....Cloud..Eye Candy

@danielacarvalho110

Confession on a dance floor music dancer. He is amazing ❤

@slystone4892

It’s an amazing video and the song one of her very best

@emily54215

this dancing leaves me breathless.. Choreography is absolutely amazing!

@doowop9833

The drumming is inspired by a traditional Korean dance. The women in the sauna shaking their heads towards the end represent traditional female baths in Morocco, there's a symbolism behind it too. The male dancer is a Filipino-American, the video director from the UK, the choreographer from Iceland and our lovely Colombiana is putting them all together. Gotta love Shakira.

@suntastic9980

💕🤙🏻

@rantallaboutit

And Shakira is ethnically Lebanese I love how she always brings together her Latin and Middle Eastern sides through music, dance and aesthetics. The multicultural vibes and amazinggggg☺️☺️☺️🌈

@doowop9833

@Picklenuggets her mother is Colombian.

@rantallaboutit

@Doo Wop yea... I know. I should have specified that it's her father's side.

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