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.
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Shakira Lyrics
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Each single morning
So I count on someone on Friday nights
To take me dancing and then
To church on Sundays
To plant more dreams
And someday think of kids
Or maybe just to save a little money
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
In a world full of strangers
You're the one I know
So I learned to cook and finally lose
My kitchen phobia
So I got the arms to cuddle in when there's a ghost or a muse
That brings insomnia
To buy more thongs
And write more happy songs
It always takes a little help from someone
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
With you, my real life has just begun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
Nothing like your smile made of sun
Nothing like your love
Nothing like your love, ah
Nothing like your love
The lyrics of Shakira's song "The One" reveal two things: one, the singer's self-discovery journey, which leads her to learn new skills and reimagine her life goals; two, the significant role of her partner, who supports her growth and brings joy to her life. The first verse captures the mundane but meaningful rituals that make the singer feel good about herself, from shaving her legs to going to church and dreaming of having children. The second verse reveals more personal struggles, such as overcoming kitchen phobia, dealing with insomnia, and finding inspiration to write songs. Both verses imply that the singer's confidence and happiness rely on external validation and emotional intimacy. The chorus ties the song together with a simple and catchy melody, repeating the message that the partner is the one she needs, as he makes her life more colorful, and encourages her to be her best version.
This song is an ode to love and individual growth, two recurring themes in Shakira's music. The lyrics are autobiographical, as Shakira wrote the song while she was dating her partner Gerard Pique, whom she met on the set of her music video "Waka Waka." She revealed that "The One" was inspired by her desire to improve herself in every aspect of her life and to find a partner who understands and supports her. The song was well-received by critics for its catchy melody and empowering message, but some also criticized it for relying on gender stereotypes and portraying women as dependent on men. Nonetheless, the song resonated with Shakira's fans, who appreciated the honesty and vulnerability of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
So I find a reason to shave my legs
Each single morning
I am doing these little things every day, such as shaving my legs, so that I have something to look forward to and feel happy about.
So I count on someone on Friday nights
To take me dancing and then
To church on Sundays
To plant more dreams
And someday think of kids
Or maybe just to save a little money
I depend on someone to take me out and show me the world, and to encourage me to have more ambitions and goals for the future, whether it involves starting a family, or just saving a little bit of money for later.
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You are the missing piece I have been searching for in my life, and even though the journey to get home is long, having you with me gives me the strength to keep going. My life feels complete now that I have you, and your happiness is like sunshine to me.
In a world full of strangers
You're the one I know
The world can feel cold and unfamiliar at times, but even in the midst of that, I know that you are always there for me, and that gives me a sense of comfort and security.
So I learned to cook and finally lose
My kitchen phobia
So I got the arms to cuddle in when there's a ghost or a muse
That brings insomnia
To buy more thongs
And write more happy songs
It always takes a little help from someone
I have grown and learned as a person because of you, even in small ways such as finally overcoming my fear of cooking. You give me comfort and love when I'm haunted by ghosts or troubled by insomnia. With your encouragement, I have the strength to pursue my passions and dreams, and it always helps to have someone by my side.
With you, my real life has just begun
My life feels like it has finally started now that I have you by my side. You bring so much joy and happiness to my life, and I can't imagine my life without you.
Nothing like your love
Your love is unique and irreplaceable, and it makes me feel like I have everything I could ever need or want in this world.
Nothing like your love, ah
Nothing like your love
I can't stress it enough how important and wonderful your love is, and I am so grateful for it every day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Glen Ballard, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@L1lSouth
The only woman that can dance to this song and say her hips dont lie...
@jenatana9444
No it was in my one
@jplata3643
💯
@laylagaming4870
edgardo najera I can sing the whole song
@elizabethregnes4225
Meryl Streep experiences something similar except it was “too ugly to act”. There’s a special place in hell for people who put down other people’s dreams 💗
@PARANOIDRAPPERR
@@laylagaming4870 do it then.
@tejlilboy1513
Nobody:
Shakira's hip: ⬆️↗️➡️↘️⬇️↙️⬅️↖️
@jplata3643
🍑🍑🍑🍑
@QuickClips_69
😂😂
@Itsnowver
her hips doing street fighter inputs 😂