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.
La La La
Shakira Lyrics
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I dare you!
All of my life, too late
To you showed out with perfect timing
Now, here we are, you rock it
Our fingers are stuck in the socket
Get ready, we'll do it again
Let's not recover from the hangover
When your eyes got me drunk I was sober
Is it true that you love me?
I dare you to kiss me
With everyone watching
It's truth or dare on the dance floor
La la la la la
Truth or dare on the dance floor
La la la la la oh, oh, oh, oh
I dare you
Of all the millions, on the planet
You're the one is keeping me on it
You know I like you, and nobody's business
And your are my witness
It's just a mature, a game
Get ready, we'll do it again
Let's not recover from the hangover
When your eyes got me drunk I was sober
Is it true that you love me?
I dare you to kiss me
With everyone watching
It's truth or dare on the dance floor
La la la la la
Truth or dare on the dance floor
La la la la la oh, oh, oh, oh
I dare you
Is it true that you love me?
I dare you to kiss me
I dare you to touch me
It's truth or dare on the dance floor
La la la la la
I dare you
The song "Dare" by Shakira is a fun and flirty pop song about taking risks in love. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Is it true that you love me? I dare you to kiss me," suggesting that the singer is challenging her love interest to take their relationship to the next level. The song also plays with the idea of "truth or dare" by suggesting that the couple is playing a game on the dance floor.
The lyrics of "Dare" are cleverly constructed to balance vulnerability and confidence. The singer admits that she has been waiting for this moment "all of my life, too late," but then asserts herself by daring her partner to kiss her. The song is playful and lighthearted, with a catchy beat and infectious chorus.
One interesting aspect of "Dare" is its multiple language versions. The song was originally released in Spanish as "La La La" for the 2014 World Cup, and then re-recorded for English-speaking audiences as "Dare (La La La)." There have also been remixes featuring various other artists, including Carlinhos Brown, Blake Shelton, and Afrojack. The song has been used in several promotional campaigns, including for Activia yogurt and World Earth Day.
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la
A playful and lighthearted vocalization to set the tone for the song.
I dare you!
A call to action, inviting the listener to join in on the fun of the song.
All of my life, too late
Exploring the idea that some things may take longer than expected, but it's never too late to enjoy them.
To you showed out with perfect timing
When the right person comes along, it feels like fate that they arrived at the perfect moment.
Now, here we are, you rock it
Acknowledging the fun and exciting moments that come with being with someone special.
Our fingers are stuck in the socket
A playful metaphor for feeling electrified or energized by someone's presence.
It's just a mature, a game
Recognizing that relationships can sometimes feel like a game, but that doesn't mean they aren't meaningful.
Get ready, we'll do it again
Encouragement to keep the game going and continue having fun in the relationship.
Let's not recover from the hangover
An expression to savor the excitement and joy of the moment and avoid letting it fade too soon.
When your eyes got me drunk I was sober
Describing the intense feeling of being sober and clear-headed, despite being swept off one's feet by someone else.
Is it true that you love me?
A question asking for affirmation of the other person's feelings.
I dare you to kiss me
A flirtatious challenge, inviting the other person to take a chance and make a move.
With everyone watching
Acknowledging that others may be observing the moment, but not letting that detract from the excitement.
It's truth or dare on the dance floor
A declaration of the fun and exciting game being played in the relationship.
Of all the millions, on the planet
An acknowledgement of the unique and special nature of the relationship.
You're the one is keeping me on it
Recognizing the other person's importance in keeping the relationship happy and exciting.
You know I like you, and nobody's business
A declaration of strong feelings and a reminder that others shouldn't interfere or judge the relationship.
And your are my witness
Suggesting a commitment to the relationship and a belief in its potential to be witnessed by others.
I dare you to touch me
A continuation of the flirtatious game, taking it to the next level by inviting a physical touch.
La la la la la oh, oh, oh, oh
A repetition of the playful vocalization, further setting the tone for the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: John Joseph Jr. Conte, Raelene Selma Arreguin, Lukasz Gottwald, Mathieu Jomphe-Lepine, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Martin Karl Sandberg, Jay Singh, Henry Russell Walter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chicken
no matter how many years have passed, this will remain one of my favorite songs of all time
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so true
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@ailo8625
True fact :
We can all agree that Shakira never disappoints, her talent is pure and her voice is out of the world!!
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Shakira's name will be written in football history. Thank you Shakira for giving such beautiful songs.❤
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