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.
Spy
Shakira Lyrics
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Blinds are see through
Let your mind go
Imagine that I kiss you
Turn off the lights and open up your eyes now
You can take a glimpse into my soul for tonight
Can you turn up the temperature? (You bet I could)
Colombian with a swagger (yes I am)
Whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna
Whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna
There's a spy by my window (yup)
I know it's you (uha)
You like to keep an eye on me (I do)
I know you like to keep an eye on me
There's a spy by my window
I know it's you (it's me)
Won't you like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me (I do girl)
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it got to let it be
I know you
Dream about me
And it turns me on to think about it
This is the finest game
It ain't even got a name
I just wanna see how far it takes us tonight
Do you got the music on girl? Yes I do
Can you get a little closer? You bet I could
Colombian with a swagger, yes I am
Whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna
Whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna
Whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna
There's a spy by my window
I know it's you (it's me)
You like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me (I do girl)
There's a spy by my window
I know it's you (it's me)
Won't you like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me (I do girl)
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it got to let it be
When the dog's away that's when the cat's play
Yup yup you'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
Like the James Bond flick girl I'm ready to ride
When the cat's away that's when the mouse play
Yup yup you'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
Like the James Bond flick girl I'm ready to die, die die
There's a spy by my window
I know it's you
You like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me
There's a spy by my window
I know it's you
Won't you like to keep an eye on me
I know you like to keep an eye on me
Keep an eye on me
But if you want it got to let it be
Lipstick's on
Stockings up
Skirt's short
Heels are high
Take your time
Buckle up
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride
Close your eyes
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride
“Spy” is a seductive song by Shakira, inviting a lover to join her for a secret rendezvous. The lyrics follow a conversation between Shakira and her lover as they tunefully exchange their desires. With lines like “there’s a spy by my window, and I know it’s you,” and “whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna,” one can sense the playful and mysterious energy that Shakira is trying to convey in the song. She uses vivacious and sultry language, suggesting the sexual tension the characters share. The opening lines of the song, “Slow motion, blinds are see through, let your mind go, Imagine that I kiss you,” are enchanting and mesmerizing, setting the mood for what is to follow. Shakira tells her lover to open his eyes so that he can have a glimpse into her soul, hinting at what she wants to see tonight, all in beautiful metaphors.
Shakira sings about her love for music and how it brings her closer to her lover. The lyrics, “Do you got the music on girl? Yes, I do, can you get a little closer? You bet I could” reveal how music is a powerful aphrodisiac that can bring people together. Shakira also references their mutual Colombian heritage, adding yet one more layer of mystique and fascination to their relationship. She empowers herself by singing, “whatever it takes to make this thing work we gonna,” indicating that she will do whatever it takes to make the love between them work.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow motion
Let's take our time and enjoy this
Blinds are see through
The curtains are open and anybody could see us
Let your mind go
Don't think too much, just let it happen
Imagine that I kiss you
Picture in your mind how it would feel to be kissed by me
Turn off the lights and open up your eyes now
Let's make it dark and let me show you who I really am
You can take a glimpse into my soul for tonight
I'll let you see me vulnerable, just for this moment
Do you got the heat off girl? (Yes I do)
Are you ready sexually? (Yes I am)
Can you turn up the temperature? (You bet I could)
I'll turn up the intensity if you're ready for it
Colombian with a swagger (yes I am)
I'm confident and sexy, and I know it
There's a spy by my window (yup)
Someone is watching me
I know it's you (uha)
I know it's you who's spying on me
You like to keep an eye on me (I do)
You enjoy watching me
Won't you like to keep an eye on me
Don't you want to keep watching me?
But if you want it got to let it be
If you want me, you have to let me be myself
I know you dream about me
I know you fantasize about me
And it turns me on to think about it
I enjoy knowing that you want me
This is the finest game
This is the most intense game we could play
It ain't even got a name
What we're doing is so unique and unusual that it doesn't have a name
I just wanna see how far it takes us tonight
Let's see how intense we can make this and where it will lead us
Do you got the music on girl? Yes I do
Do you have music to set the mood? (Yes I do)
Can you get a little closer? You bet I could
Can we get even more intimate? (Yes we can)
When the dog's away that's when the cat's play
When we're free and alone, that's when we can be most playful
Yup yup you'll be my girl, I'll be the spy
You'll be my partner in this and I'll keep an eye on you
Like the James Bond flick girl I'm ready to ride
I'm ready to go on an adventure with you like in a James Bond movie
When the cat's away that's when the mouse play
When we're alone, that's when we can be most mischievous
Like the James Bond flick girl I'm ready to die, die die
I'm willing to take risks and go all in for this adventure
Lipstick's on
I'm ready to be kissed
Stockings up
I'm dressed up and ready for this
Skirt's short
I'm wearing something sexy
Heels are high
I'm dressed to impress
Take your time
Don't rush anything
Buckle up
Get ready for an intense ride
Close your eyes and enjoy the ride
Let go of everything and just enjoy the moment
Close your eyes
Don't overthink things
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL, WYCLEF JEAN
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