Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010) and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. She served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists. She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice (2000s and 2010s). For her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music she received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards in 2011. She was appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the US in 2011, and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012.
Day And The Time
Shakira Lyrics
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I think we can both can take this one mistake like some kind of amnesty
And why to love and with such brutality?
We're compatible
Maybe a bit too much, that's our ambiguity
I've cried a thousand storms
The heartbeat of the sun is racing mine, I'm reaching out
My heart is waiting
This is the day and the time
I wanna believe that we may still have a chance
We took a leap in the dark
And I can see now
How shadows have turned to light
Well, we know
How ephemeral are things
Disillusion takes what illusion gives, what's the use of make believe?
The needles of the clock
Are moving right to left
Pretend we never heard of things we said, like we've been deaf
And start all over
This is the day and the time
I wanna believe that we may still have a chance
We took a leap in the dark
And I can see now
How shadows have turned to light
Ah
Heartbeat of the sun is racing mine, I'm missing out
Ah
This is the day and the time
I wanna believe that we may still have a chance
We took a leap in the dark
And I can see now
That shadows have turned to light
Ah
The time
Ah
Ooh-ooh
Ah
Ah, ah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
In "The Day and the Time", Shakira and Gustavo Cerati reflect on a tumultuous relationship, suggesting that love is not always easy and comes with its share of misunderstandings and disagreements. The opening lines acknowledge that disagreements are inevitable in relationships, but instead of dwelling on them, the singers choose to pardon each other’s mistakes. The lyrics then delve into the confusion that often comes with love – the fact that it can be both brutal and beautiful at the same time. The phrase “we’re compatible, maybe a bit too much, that’s our ambiguity” sums up the complexity of their relationship.
The chorus of the song is an ode to hope and a plea for a second chance. The metaphor of “shadows turning to light” suggests that despite the dark times they’ve been through, there is still hope for their love to prevail. The final lines of the song hint at a missed opportunity – the “heartbeat of the sun racing” suggests that despite their efforts to reach out to each other, the moment has passed. Perhaps they’ve realized that love is not always enough to overcome the challenges of a relationship.
Overall, “The Day and the Time” is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and relationships, and the hope that even when things seem hopeless, there is still a chance for love to win.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's to say that we always have to agree
There's no need to agree on everything in a relationship
I think we can both can take this one mistake like some kind of amnesty
We can forgive each other for this one mistake and move on
And why to love and with such brutality?
Why is love sometimes so intense and overwhelming?
We're compatible
But we have a connection that just works
Maybe a bit too much, that's our ambiguity
Perhaps we're too similar and it causes some confusion
I've cried a thousand storms
I've shed countless tears over this relationship
I've blown away the clouds
I've tried to clear the air and make things right
The heartbeat of the sun is racing mine, I'm reaching out
My emotions are intense and I'm reaching out to my partner
My heart is waiting
I'm waiting and hoping for my partner to respond
This is the day and the time
Now is the moment we can make things right
I wanna believe that we may still have a chance
I'm hopeful that our relationship can still work
We took a leap in the dark
We've taken a risk in our relationship
And I can see now
But I can see that it's been worth it
How shadows have turned to light
Our problems have turned into solutions
Well, we know
But we both know
How ephemeral are things
How fleeting things can be
Disillusion takes what illusion gives, what's the use of make believe?
Reality can be disappointing, why bother pretending otherwise?
The needles of the clock
Time is passing quickly
Are moving right to left
Our time together is slipping away
Pretend we never heard of things we said, like we've been deaf
Let's forget the hurtful things we've said and start fresh
And start all over
Begin our relationship anew
Ah
A vocalization of emotion
Heartbeat of the sun is racing mine, I'm missing out
I'm afraid of missing out on what could be a great relationship
This is the day and the time
Now's the moment we can make things work
That shadows have turned to light
Our problems have turned into solutions
Ah
A vocalization of emotion
The time
Time is running out
Ah
A vocalization of emotion
Ooh-ooh
A vocalization of emotion
Ah
A vocalization of emotion
Ah, ah
A vocalization of emotion
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
A vocalization of emotion
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAKIRA MEBARAK, LUIS FERNANDO OCHOA, GUSTAVO CERATI, PEDRO AZNAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juanandresgm
Shakira always links my feelings with her lyrics since I was 12. I am almost 31 and her songs still move me
@marko1234567890
i legit thought i was the only one. High Five BRAH!
@juanandresgm
Hi5! :D
@SkaMasta097
Same
@robertogalvan3677
Same here bro! started to follow her at 12..now im 31 and still love her.
@DragonEyesCries
Omg same here started to follow Shakira since I was 10 years old and I still love her so much with all my heart! I am 31 years old now 🤣❤
@tikilove2241
I wish we had more songs from Shaki that are like this,her songs are so beautiful and dreamy they always take to most wonderful places! :)
@annettvanessaa
When this song was out, my dad bought me the album because I've loved her music since Piez Descalzos; even though I was a baby when it got out, when I started getting into music he started giving me the CD's. He gave me Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005) on my birthday, I remember I was so happy...a few months after that really fucked up things happened in my family and now that I listen to it, I want to cry 'cause I remember that feeling I had... That happiness... How I didn't know about pain.
@GusGonzalezS7
This is a great and beautiful song. Behind this song, there's a master: Gustavo Cerati.
@jeisonoviedo2734
Wonderful message of hope and faith.