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.
Why Wait
Shakira Lyrics
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I won't let you down
Don't delay the things
That you want right now
Why wait for later?
Hey I don't you want some action
I'm not a waiter
Something's coming on
Coming on strong
Don't take too long
Don't you wanna know
Baby come home
One more night with you
I won't think it through
Time's money but you knew
There's nothing in the world you
Can think of that I won't do to you
Drowning in your sweat
'Till I drench my clothes
You've seen nothing yet
Wait 'till you let go
Why wait for later?
Obey my intuition
We're gonna be just fine
I've got a premonition
Something's coming on
Coming on strong
Don't take too long
Don't you wanna know
Baby come home
One more night with you
I won't think it through
Time's money but you knew
There's nothing in the world you
Can think of that I won't do to you
I'm gonna dance through the veil of your eyes
While you follow my steps in the sand
I see your fate in the palm of your hand
No one looks, no one hears us this time
It's only me and your conscious tonight
If there are no witnesses, there is no crime
Why wait for later?
I'm not a waiter
Something's coming on
Coming on strong
Don't take too long
Don't you wanna know
Baby come home
One more night with you
I won't think it through
Time's money but you knew
There's nothing in the world you
Can think of that I won't do to
One more night with you
I won't think it through
Time's money but you knew
There's nothing in the world you
Can think of that I won't do to you
(You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you)
The song "Why Wait" by Shakira is an upbeat and seductive song about a woman trying to convince her lover to act on their desires and not wait any longer. In the first verse, Shakira encourages her lover to trust her, promising not to let them down. She urges them to seize the moment and not delay what they want. Shakira then repeats the chorus "Why wait for later? Hey don't you want some action?"
In the second verse, Shakira's confidence and assertiveness come out as she tells her lover that she is not one to wait around. She also suggests that something powerful is happening between them, something that they should not ignore or let pass by. Shakira reveals her seductive nature, promising to fulfill her lover's every desire in the bridge "One more night with you, I won't think it through, time's money but you knew, there's nothing in the world you can think of that I won't do to you."
The third verse shifts to a more poetic and philosophical tone, with Shakira describing her dancing through the veil of her lover's eyes while he follows her footsteps in the sand. She hints at the secrecy of their relationship, noting that if there are no witnesses, there is no crime. Shakira then repeats the chorus before ending the song with a final repetition of the bridge.
Overall, the song is a celebration of lust, passion, and living in the moment. Shakira's assertiveness and confidence shine through in the song, as she encourages her lover to embrace their desires and not wait any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your trust in me
I am confident that I won't disappoint you
I won't let you down
You can depend on me to deliver
Don't delay the things
Don't postpone what you really want
That you want right now
You should pursue your desires instantly
Why wait for later?
Why procrastinate when you can take action immediately?
Hey I don't you want some action
Don't you crave some excitement and adventure?
I'm not a waiter
I don't like to stall or delay things
I like to make things happen
I am proactive and make things come to life
Something's coming on
I sense that something exciting is about to happen
Coming on strong
It will come quickly and with great intensity
Don't take too long
Don't spend too much time waiting and contemplating
Don't you wanna know
Aren't you curious about what's going to happen?
Baby come home
Come back to me as soon as you can
One more night with you
I want to spend one more passionate night with you
I won't think it through
I'll follow my heart and instinct rather than overthinking
Time's money but you knew
We shouldn't waste our precious time together
There's nothing in the world you
There is no act or deed that you can think of
Can think of that I won't do to you
That I wouldn't be willing to do to make you happy and satisfied
Drowning in your sweat
I'm so engaged in the moment with you that I lose all sense of time and self
'Till I drench my clothes
I am wholly absorbed and consumed by my passion for you
You've seen nothing yet
You haven't experienced the full extent of my love and desire
Wait 'till you let go
You'll be amazed once you allow yourself to fully immerse in the experience
Obey my intuition
Trust my instincts and feelings about what feels right in the moment
We're gonna be just fine
Things will work out and we'll both be happy in the end
I've got a premonition
I have a strong sense or feeling about what will happen in the near future
I'm gonna dance through the veil of your eyes
I'll dance with you and explore the depths of your beauty and soul
While you follow my steps in the sand
You'll follow me as I take the lead in our dance
I see your fate in the palm of your hand
I have a vision or insight into your destiny and future
No one looks, no one hears us this time
We're alone and free to express ourselves without judgment or intrusion
It's only me and your conscious tonight
Our connection is deep and spiritual, and we're both fully present in the moment
If there are no witnesses, there is no crime
What we share is innocent and beautiful, and no one can take that away from us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOL, HOSSAM HASSAN
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