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.
That Way
Shakira Lyrics
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I know we've been damaged, been through it all
And you know that feeling you get just before, oh
Beautiful disaster
Right on the top, looking down from the terrifying
Rolling roller coaster
Oh, baby, can you hear the sound?
In your arms
But I know that I'm safe here in your arms
Lay down, lay down your head on my shoulder
Hey now, let's just depart from the notion
That I love you too much and I'm here to stay
I'm not giving up, I'm not running away
So we're gonna to leave it that way
That way
This is much bigger than you and I
To live without love would be suicide, oh
I think you will soon close your pretty eyes, I
Like you hear your breathing
It's like the soundtrack of my life
The only memory I'm keeping
Oh, baby, can you hear the sound?
Your broken heart is beating faster now
In my arms
I promise that you're safe here in my arms
Lay down, lay down your head on my shoulder
Hey now, let's just depart from the notion
That I love you too much and I'm here to stay
I'm not giving up, I'm not running away
So we're gonna to leave it that way
We're gonna to leave it that way
That way
The lyrics of Shakira's song "That Way" reflect the paradoxical nature of being in a tumultuous relationship. It acknowledges the baggage and damage that both partners carry into the relationship, yet the feeling of being in each other's arms brings a sense of safety and calm. The comparison of the relationship to being on a "Rolling roller coaster" suggests the ups and downs that the couple has experienced but seem to overcome together. The line "To live without love would be suicide" shows that despite the difficulties, the love shared between them is worth fighting for.
The chorus invites the listener to lay down their head on the singer's shoulder, indicating that there is comfort to be found in the relationship. The line "I'm not giving up, I'm not running away" serves as a declaration of commitment, even in the face of past troubles. The song offers an optimistic view of a relationship that has undergone several tests, but the couple perseveres.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my baggage and you've got yours
We both have our past experiences and issues that we've brought into this relationship.
I know we've been damaged, been through it all
We have both been hurt before and have gone through difficult times in previous relationships.
And you know that feeling you get just before, oh
Beautiful disaster
Despite the emotional turmoil that comes with a new relationship, we can't help but feel drawn to each other because of the intensity of our connection.
Right on the top, looking down from the terrifying
Rolling roller coaster
Our relationship is like a roller coaster with many ups and downs, and although it can be scary, we're willing to take the risk and enjoy the ride.
Oh, baby, can you hear the sound?
My broken heart's beating faster now
In your arms
But I know that I'm safe here in your arms
Despite our past hurts and imperfect relationship, being with you still makes my heart race with excitement and joy, and I feel safe and protected in your arms.
Lay down, lay down your head on my shoulder
Hey now, let's just depart from the notion
That I love you too much and I'm here to stay
I'm not giving up, I'm not running away
So we're gonna to leave it that way
That way
Let's forget about the fear that my love for you is too much or that I might leave, because instead I'm committed to staying and working through any challenges we might face together. We're going to leave things the way they are.
This is much bigger than you and I
To live without love would be suicide, oh
I think you will soon close your pretty eyes, I
Like you hear your breathing
It's like the soundtrack of my life
The only memory I'm keeping
Our love is more than just the sum of our individual parts, and without it life would be unbearable. Even as we drift off to sleep, I take comfort in hearing your breathing and the memories we share together.
Oh, baby, can you hear the sound?
Your broken heart is beating faster now
In my arms
I promise that you're safe here in my arms
Just as my heart races in your presence, I can sense that your heart is also racing with emotion. But I promise you that you're safe and protected in my arms.
Lay down, lay down your head on my shoulder
Hey now, let's just depart from the notion
That I love you too much and I'm here to stay
I'm not giving up, I'm not running away
So we're gonna to leave it that way
We're gonna to leave it that way
That way
Once again, let's forget about any doubts or fears and just appreciate the love we share. I'm not going anywhere, and we're going to leave things as they are.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Olivia Waithe, Roy Battle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ikernova4926
Para mi es una de las mejores canciones de Shakira desde que se tiñó el cabello de rubio...
mi top 5 desde esa epoca
1.- Dreams For Plans
2.- Costume makes the clown
3.- Poem to a Horse
4.- Broken Record
5.- That way
En español
1.- Lo imprescindible
2.- Lo que mas
3.- Sale el sol
4.- Devoción
5.- En tus pupilas
De donde están los ladrones hacia atras todas sus canciones son unas joyas!!!
@dannygrajales2323
Esta es una de las canciones mas hermosas que he escuchado en mi vida. Tanto por la letra como por el ritmo, simplemente la adoro.
@cgomezgu8476
Danny Leal tú sabes en qué álbum esta ??
@pinanotumblr8371
carlos andres gomez gutierrez en shakira :v
@moremore3645
@CGOMEZGU 84 se llama shakira cd del 2014
@shkrafa
Algo pasa cuando Shakira se vuelve minimalista y le da prioridad a su voz. Esta canción está en la misma línea de pienso en tí. Ojalá en algún momento se anime a hacer más música así.
@facundogrondona9346
siempre se anima, en todos los albunes nos regala una asi minimo
@jacksonriosarango2579
Un álbum que dejó sin promoción y sin singles que disfrutar, triste porque los mejores temas se quedan guardados, se quedan de colección.
@ralphangelherreraatalaya155
Es necesario que este en Spotify xfavor 😥
@ikernova4926
Para mi es una de las mejores canciones de Shakira desde que se tiñó el cabello de rubio...
mi top 5 desde esa epoca
1.- Dreams For Plans
2.- Costume makes the clown
3.- Poem to a Horse
4.- Broken Record
5.- That way
En español
1.- Lo imprescindible
2.- Lo que mas
3.- Sale el sol
4.- Devoción
5.- En tus pupilas
De donde están los ladrones hacia atras todas sus canciones son unas joyas!!!
@greatobi
Unterneath your clothes & the one >>>>> boring record & that flop