She Wolf
Shakira (Calvin Harris Remix) Lyrics


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S-O-S she is in disguise
S-O-S she is in disguise
There's a she wolf in disguise,
Coming out, coming out, coming out

A domesticated girl that's all you ask of me,
Darling it is no joke, this is lycanthropy
Moon's awake now, with eyes wide open
My body is craving, so feed the hungry

I've been devoting myself to you
Monday to Monday
And Friday to Friday
Not getting enough retribution
Or decent incentives to keep me at it
Starting to feel just a little abused
Like a coffee machine in an office (ahoo)
So I'm gonna go somewhere closer
To get me a lover and tell you about it

There's a she wolf in the closet,
Open up and set her free (ahoo)
There's a she wolf in the closet,
Let it out so it can breath

Sitting across the bar, staring right at her prey,
It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent,
The moon's my teacher, and I'm her student

To locate the single man
I've got on me a special radar,
And the fire department's hot line
in case I get in trouble later
Not looking for cute little divas
Or rich city guys that just want to enjoy
I'm having a very good time
and behave very bad in the arms of a boy

There's a she wolf in the closet
Open up and set her free (ahoo)
There's a she wolf in the closet
Let it out so it can breath

S-O-S she is in disguise
S-O-S she is in disguise
There's a she wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out

S-O-S she is in disguise
S-O-S she is in disguise
There's a she wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out





There's a she wolf in the closet
Let it out so it can breath

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song talk about a woman who feels trapped and restricted in her domestic life, and is fighting to break free of societal expectations and be true to her wild and untamed nature. The metaphor of a 'she wolf in disguise' is used to represent this idea of hidden passion and instinctual desire.


The first verse of the song sets the scene with the line 'A domesticated girl that's all you ask of me', which highlights the expectation placed on women to conform to societal norms and be the perfect wife and mother. However, the singer reveals that there is much more to her than meets the eye, and that her true nature is one of wildness and primal desire.


The chorus of the song repeats the metaphor of the 'she wolf in the closet', urging the singer to embrace her true self and let her wildness out into the world. The verses then delve into the singer's struggles with feeling unappreciated and undervalued in her current domestic life, and her quest to find passion and excitement elsewhere.


Overall, the lyrics of this song encourage women to be true to themselves and embrace their inner wildness, rather than living according to the expectations and limitations placed on them by society.


Line by Line Meaning

S-O-S she is in disguise
She's hiding her true self and needs help


There's a she wolf in disguise,
She's pretending to be something she's not


Coming out, coming out, coming out
She's ready to reveal her true self


A domesticated girl that's all you ask of me,
You want me to be obedient and well-behaved


Darling it is no joke, this is lycanthropy
This is a serious condition of transformation into a wolf


Moon's awake now, with eyes wide open
The full moon is present, and she's ready to change


My body is craving, so feed the hungry
Her body is yearning for release and satisfaction


I've been devoting myself to you
She's giving her all to this relationship


Monday to Monday
Every day is dedicated to this relationship


And Friday to Friday
Even on weekends


Not getting enough retribution
She feels undervalued and unappreciated


Or decent incentives to keep me at it
She needs more motivation to stay committed


Starting to feel just a little abused
She feels mistreated and taken for granted


Like a coffee machine in an office (ahoo)
She's treated like a machine that's expected to perform without appreciation


So I'm gonna go somewhere closer
She's looking for someone else


To get me a lover and tell you about it
She's ready to cheat and be open about it


There's a she wolf in the closet,
Her true self is hidden and needs to be released


Open up and set her free (ahoo)
She needs to be allowed to be herself


Sitting across the bar, staring right at her prey,
She's looking for someone to pursue


It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
She's successful in her pursuit


Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent,
Werewolves are not known for caution


The moon's my teacher, and I'm her student
She learns from the power of the moon


To locate the single man
She's actively searching for a partner


I've got on me a special radar,
She has a keen sense for finding the right person


And the fire department's hot line
She's prepared in case things get too heated


in case I get in trouble later
She's aware of the risks involved


Not looking for cute little divas
She's not interested in superficial people


Or rich city guys that just want to enjoy
She's not interested in men who are only looking for fun


I'm having a very good time
She's enjoying herself


and behave very bad in the arms of a boy
She's ready to engage in naughty behavior with a man


Let it out so it can breath
She needs to be free to be herself




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERT STERLING MENENDEZ, JORGE ABNER DREXLER, SAMUEL BINGHAM ENDICOTT, JOHN GRAHAM HILL, SHAKIRA RIPOLL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ottereformicus782

She wolf representing the Mother Goddess, the raising of the divine children, and the connection between the Father God and man. She wolf connections to the primary Goddess are very common across Eurasia.
It is interesting to note how Maria = Rhea Silvia / consort, God / Deus = Zeus / Mars and with the case of Romulus, the She Wolf matched this story.
The below was written by Georgi Mishev who wrote the book Thracian Magic: Past & Present which I currently have been reading through. This book shows how Christanity and Bulgarian (as well as other Slavic and Greek) paganism were merged. I also linked his book below.

"21st of November marks the presentation of the Virgin Mary at the temple as a child.

In Bulgaria the day is also known as the Wolf Mother of God and it marks the end of the Wolf Days, a period with various taboos regarding wolves. This association of the Mother of God with Bulgarian wolf folklore contains echoes of a pre-Christian wolf cult linked to a female deity or mistress of the wolves. The protective power of the she-wolf is invoked in some traditional Bulgarian healing / protective incantations. There is also a Bulgarian harvest song in which a woman forgets her child in the fields after she finishes the day’s work. When she returns she finds three samodivi (wood and water nymphs) in the shape of wolves sitting around the cradle, watching over the child.

Let us celebrate and honor in the next days the Hekate Lykaina (She-Wolf) and Chthonia!"

Book - Thracian Magic: Past & Present



All comments from YouTube:

@TheEricHines

let's be honest... this wasn't in your recommendations, you searched for it

@82easyrider

Swear man, only way to get high on Shakira. What a woman.

@ailene4326

Lets be honest... you copied this from under her other vids

@TheEricHines

@@ailene4326 they copied me

@jotashock

Yes

@FlyGuat101

Eric Hines lmao 😂😂 damn right

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@nicholashines2403

February 2nd 2020, the Super Bowl has ended, and Shakira is still a 10

@cindyfern

2020?

@HiZachWhite

who else here in 1934?

@nicholashines2403

Cindy Fernandez damn I fucked up

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