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Shakira Lyrics


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She's got the kind of look that defies gravity
She's the greatest cook
And she's fat free

She's been to private school
And she speaks perfect French
She's got the perfect friends
Oh isn't she cool?

She practices Tai Chi
She'd never lose her nerve
She's more than you deserve
She's just far better than me

Hey, hey

So don't bother
I won't die of deception
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't feel sorry

And don't bother
I'll be fine
But she's waiting
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
So don't bother, be unkind

I'm sure she doesn't know
How to touch you like I would
I beat her at that one good
Don't you think so?

She's almost six feet tall
She must think I'm a flea
I'm really a cat, you see
And it's not my last life at all

Hey, hey

So don't bother
I won't die of deception
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't feel sorry

Don't bother
I'll be fine
But she's waiting
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
So don't bother, be unkind

For you, I'd give up all I own
And move to a communist country
If you came with me, of course
And I'd file my nails so they don't hurt you
And lose those pounds, and learn about football
If it made you stay, but you won't, but you won't

So don't bother
I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I promise you won't ever see me cry

And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type
I promise you won't ever see me cry

Don't bother
I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I promise you won't ever see me cry

And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type




Not your type, not your type, not your type
I promise you won't ever see me cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Bother" by Shakira is all about a woman who is trying to convince her ex-boyfriend to move on with his new girlfriend and leave her alone. Shakira sings about how the new girlfriend is perfect in every way, but also throws a bit of shade by pointing out that she's also "cool" and "fat-free". The singer also tries to make herself look good by saying that she's better at some things, like "touching" and being "cat-like". She even goes to the extent of saying that she will give up everything and move to a communist country if it meant that her ex would stay with her.


However, in the end, the singer acknowledges that she's better off without the ex-boyfriend, and that she's glad that she's not his type. She won't cry over him, and she's determined to move on with her life. The song is a confident and empowering anthem, encouraging listeners to not settle for someone who doesn't treat them right, and to be confident in themselves.


Overall, "Don't Bother" is a strong and upbeat song with an important message. It encourages listeners to be confident and to move on with their lives after a breakup. It also serves as a reminder that there are plenty of great people out there, and that no one should settle for less than they deserve.


Line by Line Meaning

She's got the kind of look that defies gravity
She has a stunning look that captivates attention and breaks the law of physics


She's the greatest cook
She cooks well


And she's fat free
She has a slim figure


She's been to private school
She received a private education


And she speaks perfect French
She is fluent in French


She's got the perfect friends
She associates with people who are ideal in every way


Oh isn't she cool?
Isn't she impressive?


She practices Tai Chi
She does the traditional Chinese exercise for wellbeing


She'd never lose her nerve
She never gets scared or anxious


She's more than you deserve
She is more worthy of affection and attention than you


She's just far better than me
She is much superior to me


So don't bother
Don't waste your time


I won't die of deception
I won't be fooled or betrayed


I promise you won't ever see me cry
I won't let you see my tears


Don't feel sorry
Don't pity me


I'll be fine
I'll be okay


But she's waiting
But she is there, wanting you


The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
The engagement ring you gave her will lose its significance


So don't bother, be unkind
Don't waste your time, be rude


I'm sure she doesn't know
I'm sure she is unaware


How to touch you like I would
How to satisfy you like I can


I beat her at that one good
I am better for you in that aspect


Don't you think so?
Do you agree?


She's almost six feet tall
She is very tall


She must think I'm a flea
She must see me as insignificant


I'm really a cat, you see
I am in fact an impressive creature


And it's not my last life at all
I have many chances and opportunities


For you, I'd give up all I own
For you, I'd sacrifice everything I have


And move to a communist country
And go to a country with a political system where property is collectively owned


If you came with me, of course
Only if you join me


And I'd file my nails so they don't hurt you
And I'd take care of myself so I won't cause you any inconvenience


And lose those pounds, and learn about football
And lose weight, and learn about a sport that you like


If it made you stay, but you won't, but you won't
If it could make you stay, but that's not possible


And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type
In the end, I'm happy that I'm not the kind of person you really want


Not your type, not your type, not your type
It's clear that I'm not the kind of person you truly desire




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock, Shakira Isabel Mebarek Ripoll, Leisha G. Hailey, Heather Reid

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@monotonia1548

Don’t Wait up es ahora la canción más próxima a recibir 100M de streams en Spotify con 98.5M actualmente aquí una lista de las que le siguen:
Pies descalzos sueños blancos 95.6M
Te Aviso te anunció….86.4M
No…….81.5M
Trap … 78.2M
La Bicicleta Remix….78M
Dare……75M
Que me quedes tu …74.4M
Loca …69.1M
APOYEMOS ❤❤🤗



@monotonia1548

Shaki canciones próximas a recibir 1OOM de stream en Spotify
Moscas en la casa ——————97M
Don’t wait Up—————————96.5M
Te lo agradezco pero no————95.3M
Pies descalzos ,sueños blancos——-90.8M
Te aviso,Te anuncio———83.2M
No——————-78.2M
Trap—————-77.6M
Apoyemos 🤗❤❤



@monotonia1548

Shaki canciones próximas a 100 millones de stream en Spotify
Moscas en la casa •••••98.5M
Don’t wait Up•••••••••••97M
Te lo agradezco pero no •••97M
Pies descalzos sueños blancos ••92.5M
Acróstico •••••••87M
Te aviso te anuncio ••••84.5M
No•••••79.5M
Trap•••••78M



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@RedbitRedbitGoldx

Who listens in 2023??❤❤❤

@JoseHernandez-vc2dx

Yo

@silvanacabrera574

YO 😁👏👏👏👌👣👣👣🍀🥀🍀😘👍💞🎶💞💞☺️

@user-gw6eg3vi9v

Me this song deserve more than that!!❤

@JavierMaestre-hx7uw

Me hablan a mi 😊

@JavierMaestre-hx7uw

0:26 1:30
Las partes que no superó 🫠😌

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@splintclav2560

Uy ni sabia que esta cancion existia y la verdad que esta padre, un sonido diferente!

@migueltavarez4727

La artista más completa .Nunca passa de moda

@joanochoa4894

Reina 👑

@reynaibanez8210

Shaki siempre se adelanta a la época ❤
Amo este tema ❤

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