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.
King & Queen
Shakira Lyrics
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Check, 'Clef, to, rock
Hey I'm dancin with this girl, you find your own girl
(Oh-own girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl)
It's still no fightin tonight though homey
Geyeah, it's all love tonight
My love good for all season, winter summer fall spring
Columbian swing when Shaki' do her t'ing
One bright feed de power like Lords of the Ring
Many fight fi the crown, but there's only one King
Many girls want the title, but there's only one Queen
One King for the Queen, one Queen for the King!
I don't wanna wake up if this thing is a dream
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
Baby don't be scared
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
Lead you in the spotlight
If you've enough time, I will be one time
Only to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
To make it forever mine
Time after time, you get better like fine wine
I look into your eyes and see your soul in the skyline
Call me Mr. Freeze I feel a chill in my spineline
Cause every time you touch me, it's like a divine sign
Many fight fi the crown, but there's only one King
Many girls want the title, but there's only one Queen
One King for the Queen, one Queen for the King~!
I don't wanna wake up if this thing is a dream
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
Baby don't be scared
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
Lead you in the spotlight
If you've enough time, I will be one time
Only to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
To make it forever mine
And I don't wanna, put out this fire
Transition {?} momma
I feel my place where the soul get higher
Nights get cold I gotta hold ya
(?) slept in the middle of the sofa
(?) and a loafer, but we had each other
Christmas throw Santa down the chimney
Felt like Pookie from New Jack when he got the turkey
Cause we those ReFugees, survive the tsunami
So ain't nobody gonna tell me this ain't what I need
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
Baby don't be scared
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
Lead you in the spotlight
If you've enough time, I will be one time
Only to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
To make it forever mine
Shaki', 'Clef, Jerry Wonder what we tell 'em boy
(Find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl)
Yo Cliff, let the horns go
(Find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl)
The song "King & Queen" by Shakira is a duet featuring Wyclef Jean, and it talks about a couple who are deeply in love and consider themselves to be a match made in heaven. The song begins with Wyclef Jean singing about dancing with his girl and advising his friend to find his own girl. He emphasizes that it's all about love tonight and there's no room for fighting. Shakira joins in and sings about how her love is good for all seasons, and how her Colombian swing is unmatched. She talks about the power of love and how it can make her feel like a queen.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that there's only one king for the queen and one queen for the king, and that no one else can take their place. Shakira promises to be her partner's shelter, eyes, and time, and to make every moment they spend together everlasting. She also sings about a tough time in their relationship, where they didn't have much but had each other to hold onto. The song closes with a call to find one's own girl or guy, encouraging listeners to seek out their own perfect match.
Overall, "King & Queen" is a romantic song that celebrates the beauty of love and the power of a committed relationship. The lyrics express how love can make a person feel like royalty while emphasizing the importance of finding the right partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready, I'm ready
I am prepared for whatever comes next
Check, 'Clef, to, rock
Let's get this show started
Hey I'm dancing with this girl, you find your own girl
I'm taken, find someone else to dance with
(Oh-own girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl)
I'm emphasizing finding your own girl
It's still no fighting tonight though homey
No violence, just love tonight
Geyeah, it's all love tonight
Tonight is about love and positivity
My love good for all season, winter summer fall spring
My love is unconditional and endures all year round
I got de summer time flow, ting-a-ling-a-ling
My music has a summer vibe and energy
Columbian swing when Shaki' do her t'ing
Shakira's music has a unique Colombian flavor
One bright feed de power like Lords of the Ring
One person's strength can overcome all obstacles, like in Lord of the Rings
Many fight fi the crown, but there's only one King
Many may compete for power, but there can only be one true leader
Many girls want the title, but there's only one Queen
Many may aspire to be the best, but there can only be one true queen
One King for the Queen, one Queen for the King!
The perfect relationship is one where each person is the other's king or queen
I don't wanna wake up if this thing is a dream
I hope this amazing relationship I'm experiencing is real
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
If you have nowhere to go, I'll provide you with a safe space
Baby don't be scared
Don't be afraid, I'm here for you
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
If you can't see, I'll guide you
Lead you in the spotlight
I'll lead you to success and recognition
If you've enough time, I will be one time
If you have the time, I'll be there for you
Only to be with you tonight
I only want to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
No matter how much time we have, it will never feel like enough
To make it forever mine
I want this amazing relationship to last forever
Time after time, you get better like fine wine
You only get better with time, like fine wine
I look into your eyes and see your soul in the skyline
When I look into your eyes, I see your true essence and beauty
Call me Mr. Freeze I feel a chill in my spineline
I feel an intense and exhilarating sensation when I'm with you
Cause every time you touch me, it's like a divine sign
Your touch feels like a sign from a higher power
And I don't wanna, put out this fire
I don't want this amazing love to end
Transition {?} momma
I'm transitioning to a new thought or idea
I feel my place where the soul get higher
I feel a spiritual connection that elevates my soul
Nights get cold I gotta hold ya
When the nights get cold, I need to be close to you
(?) slept in the middle of the sofa
We've been through hard times, even sleeping on a couch together
(?) and a loafer, but we had each other
In tough times, all that mattered was that we had each other
Christmas throw Santa down the chimney
We celebrate holidays in our own unique way
Felt like Pookie from New Jack when he got the turkey
We appreciate the little things in life and find joy in the simple moments
Cause we those ReFugees, survive the tsunami
We're survivors, like the band The Fugees, and can overcome anything
So ain't nobody gonna tell me this ain't what I need
I know what I need and want, and nobody can tell me otherwise
Shaki', 'Clef, Jerry Wonder what we tell 'em boy
We have a message for our listeners
(Find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl)
Find your own partner, don't try to take mine
Yo Cliff, let the horns go
It's time to ramp up the music and get the party started
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LYNFORD MARSHALL, LOWELL DUNBAR, CHRISTOPHER BIRCH, HUGH HAMMOND, WYCLEF JEAN, COLLIN YORK, DEVON GOLDER, JERRY DUPLESSIS, LAMONT COLEMAN, ANTHONY LEGGETT, MOHAMED WAHAB
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