Hips Don't Lie / Bamboo
Shakira Lyrics


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(feat. Wyclef Jean)

Bambooooooooo
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo

Bambooooooooo
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
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

Overall Meaning

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




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@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

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@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

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