Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer. Born and raised in Bar… Read Full Bio ↴Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer. Born and raised in Barranquilla, She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, Magia (1991) and Peligro (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, Pies Descalzos (1995) and Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). She entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international success of her singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Broadcast Music, Inc., described Shakira as a "pioneer" who extended the global reach of Latino singers.

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.

Knock on My Door
Shakira Lyrics

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I'm gonna obey all your wishes as if
they were orders
I'm gonna dye your body in kisses
while we're growing older
I'll be there to beat your fears in all the
three hundred sixty five days a year

so this is what I say

Knock on my door
you know I'll be in town
come ask for more don't let me down
what is off what is on
what is left what is gone
I'm gonna give it all for you baby
you can consider it done

I'm gonna live all my mondays like the
sunniest sundays
I'm gonna go thru life every moment
thinking of you always
and again we'll beat our fears there's
only three hundred sixty five days a
year

so this is what I say

Knock on my door
you know I'll be in town
come ask for more don't let me down
what is off what is on
what is left what is gone
I'm gonna give it all for you baby
you can consider it done

Knock on my door
Knock on my door

don't let me down
you know I'll be in town

Overall Meaning

In "Knock on My Door", Shakira is passionately confessing her love for her partner. She pledges to be obedient to her partner's every wish and to shower them with kisses as they grow old together. Shakira also promises to support her partner no matter what, to provide comfort in every moment and to help them overcome their fears throughout the year. Shakira reassures her partner that she will always be there for them, laying down an invitation to come for her at any time - knocking on her door, seeking solace, and intimacy.

The chorus and the repetition of the phrase "Knock on my door" signify Shakira's willingness to be vulnerable and emotionally available to her partner. She promises to receive them with an open heart and mind, giving them everything she's got. The song is a plea to her partner to not let her down, with Shakira wanting to do whatever it takes to fulfill her partner’s specifications. "Knock on My Door" is essentially a declaration of love and commitment, embodying the essence of a timeless love song.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna obey all your wishes as if they were orders
I will fully comply with everything you ask of me, as if they are commands.

I'm gonna dye your body in kisses while we're growing older
I will shower you with affectionate kisses as we age together over time.

I'll be there to beat your fears in all the three hundred sixty five days a year
I will be by your side to help conquer your fears for all 365 days of the year.

Knock on my door, you know I'll be in town. Come ask for more, don't let me down. What is off, what is on, what is left, what is gone. I'm gonna give it all for you baby, you can consider it done.
No matter what you need or when you need it, I am here for you. Simply ask and I will not disappoint. I will dedicate myself entirely to providing for you and making you happy.

I'm gonna live all my Mondays like the sunniest Sundays
Every day of the week will feel like a happy weekend day when I am with you.

I'm gonna go through life every moment thinking of you always
You will always be on my mind and in my heart throughout every moment of my life.

And again we'll beat our fears, there's only three hundred sixty-five days a year
We will face our fears together and overcome them again, knowing that we only have 365 days in a year to accomplish everything we desire.

Knock on my door, don't let me down. You know I'll be in town.
Don't hesitate to ask for my help or company, I will be close by and readily available to support you.

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Voy a volar en la vida
a favor del viento
voy a encontrar la salida
o si no la invento
Y despues ire por ti
se agota el tiempo
y quiero hacerte muy feliz
ya solo dame un si
[chorus]
Pideme el sol, y te lo traigo ya
ven pide mas y lo tendras,
lo que fue, lo que es,
lo que esta por pasar,
lo que bajo hoy luego ira a subir,
para volver a bajar
[repeat chorus]
[verse 2]
Voy a vivir los segundos,
como si fueran horas,
y navegar por el mundo,
como sobre olas,
Y despues ire por ti,
se agota el tiempo,
y quiero hacerte muy feliz,
ya solo dame un si
[chorus x2]
Pideme el sol
pideme el sol
el sol
Pideme el sol, y te lo traigo ya
pideme el sol
y te lo traigo ya
y te lo traigo ya