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.
Hips Don't Lie / Bamboo
Shakira Lyrics
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Bambooooooooo
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo
Bambooooooooo
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo
Perfection, Perfection
I never really knew that she could dance like this
She makes a man want to speak spanish
Como se llama (Si) bonita (Si)
Mi casa (Shakira shakira) su casa
Oh baby when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise and keep on
Reading the signs of my body
And I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel it's right
Ay ay ay to the bamboooo
La gloria te esta esperando
Latino! Africano! Asiatico! Americano!
Tu Dios te esta mirando!
Bambooooooooo
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo
No Fighting tonight!
I never really knew that she could dance like this
She makes a man want to speak spanish
Como se llama (Si) bonita (Si)
Mi casa (Shakira shakira) su casa
Oh baby when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise and keep on
Reading the signs of my body
And I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel you boy
Ay ay ay to the bamboooo
La gloria te esta esperando
I know I'm on tonight
So my hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel it's right
Come on let's go, let's go
Tu Dios te esta mirando!
Baila en la calle de noche...
Baila en la calle de dia...
Baila en la calle de noche...
Juega en la calle de dia...
People in the front, don't fight tonight!
People in the side, don't fight tonight!
People in the back, don't fight tonight!
Don't fight tonight!
Don't fight tonight!
Don't fight tonight!
Let's go...
I'm a student of Pele, call me Pele player.
Eleven on the field with the heart of a gladiator
One goal
Two goal
Three goal
Goal
One goal
Two goal
Three goal
Goal!
Everybody in the crowd final state go laugh at ya
And my futbol jersey says maradonna
And the crowd chants, sounds like spirits from Africa
Bambooooooooo
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo
Bambooooooooo
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo
The song "Hips Don't Lie/Bamboo" is a collaboration between Shakira and Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean. The lyrics are a celebration of music and dance, specifically Latin and African rhythms. Shakira sings in a mix of Spanish and English, and encourages her audience to let go and enjoy the moment.
The song begins with the repeated phrase "Bamboo," which is a reference to an African drum. The rest of the lyrics are playful and sensual, with Shakira describing how her body communicates her desire to dance and be close to her partner. She uses Spanish phrases to draw out the rhythm and encourage her partner to join in.
The chorus - "And I'm on tonight, you know my hips don't lie, and I'm starting to feel it's right" - is a declaration of confidence and excitement. Shakira wants her partner to know that she is in the moment, ready to dance and enjoy life's pleasures. The song ends with drums and chanting, a tribute to the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Bambooooooooo
Starting the song with an enthusiastic beat
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Creating an upbeat atmosphere with an African chant
Anubaleee le balooo
Adding some nonsensical words to the lyrics to give it a unique character
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo
More nonsensical words to make the song sound interesting
Perfection, Perfection
Acknowledging the flawless dance moves about to be shown
I never really knew that she could dance like this
Expressing surprise at the level of dancing skills Shakira possesses
She makes a man want to speak spanish
Shakira's dance moves are so captivating that even those who don't know Spanish would like to learn it
Como se llama (Si) bonita (Si)
Creating a fun call-and-response pattern with the audience
Mi casa (Shakira shakira) su casa
Inviting the audience into her world, making them feel at home
Oh baby when you talk like that
Loving the way the person she's singing to talks
You make a woman go mad
The person's attractiveness is driving her crazy
So be wise and keep on
Advising that the person should take note
Reading the signs of my body
Body language can convey a message that words can't
And I'm on tonight
Feeling in the moment and ready to perform
You know my hips don't lie
The body tells a story, and her hips will give everything away
And I'm starting to feel it's right
Getting the feeling that everything is perfectly where it should be
Ay ay ay to the bamboooo
Building up the excitement and energy of the song
La gloria te esta esperando
The glory is waiting for those who seize the moment
Latino! Africano! Asiatico! Americano!
Celebrating diversity and inclusion
Tu Dios te esta mirando!
Reminding that God is always watching and guiding
No Fighting tonight!
Urging the audience to let go of any tension or negativity and enjoy the moment
Eleven on the field with the heart of a gladiator
Using soccer as a metaphor to describe being passionate and determined in whatever field you're in
One goal
Focusing on achieving one goal at a time
Two goal
Setting the bar higher and working towards the next goal
Three goal
Going above and beyond, achieving even more than was expected
Goal!
Celebrating each victory along the way
Everybody in the crowd final state go laugh at ya
Even if people doubt you, if you believe in yourself and work hard, you'll prove them wrong
And my futbol jersey says maradonna
Paying homage to a legendary soccer player
And the crowd chants, sounds like spirits from Africa
Describing the powerful and unifying energy of the crowd
Contributed by Ellie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@afo70
Still probably one of the best official World Cup songs of all time.
@raymadein6969
Mess when you remember it was not even the anthem that year, queen-of-delivering-the-best-and-catchiest-bops-Kira.
It was so huge they asked her to perform it at the finale.
@feliperiveraperea1259
totalmente de acuerdo amigo la mejor cancion de mundial
@aplastando
+Ray Madein you right. The song was so huge that they asked her to make a version for the cup.
@tomascastaneda9932
John Jacques the cup of life (Ricky Martin)
@DerezzedMan
THE BEST
@yamotha5714
Shakira brought so much diversity in everything she did. Her and Wyclef need to do the World Cup one more time together! 🔥
@GabiRosa16
I just discovered this song, and I'm freaking loving it!
@aliomar2587
Gabi Rosa me too ^^ can we be friends ;)
@floppaenjoyer8577
gabi rosa my name is gabriela but they tell me gaby