Shakira

Lyrics

[Intro: Wyclef Jean]
Ladies up in here tonight
No fighting (We got the refugees up in here)
No fighting
No fighting
Shakira, Shakira

[Pre-Chorus: Wyclef Jean & Shakira]
I never really knew that she could dance like this (Hey)
She make a man wanna speak Spanish
¿Cómo se llama (¡Sí!), bonita? (¡Sí!)
Mi casa, su casa (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh baby, when you talk like that (Huh-uh) (Yeah)
You make a woman go mad (Oh)
So be wise (¡Sí!) and keep on (¡Sí!)
Reading the signs of my body (Uno, dos, tres, cuatro)
No fighting

[Chorus: Shakira & Wyclef Jean]
I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie (No fighting)
And I'm starting to feel it's right
All the attraction, the tension
Don't you see, baby? This is perfection

[Verse 1: Wyclef Jean]
Hey girl, I can see your body moving
And it's driving me crazy (Huh-uh)
And I didn't have the slightest idea
Until I saw you dancing (Yeah)
That when you walk up on the dance floor, nobody cannot ignore
The way you move your body, girl (Just smooth)
And everything's so unexpected, the way you right and left it
So you can keep on shaking it (Let's go)
[Pre-Chorus: Wyclef Jean & Shakira]
I never really knew that she could dance like this (Hey)
She make a man wanna speak Spanish
¿Cómo se llama (¡Sí!), bonita? (¡Sí!)
Mi casa, su casa (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh baby, when you talk like that (Huh-uh) (Oh)
You make a woman go mad (So bad) (Oh)
So be wise (¡Sí!) and keep on (¡Sí!)
Reading the signs of my body
No fighting

[Chorus: Shakira & Wyclef Jean]
I'm on tonight
You know my hips don't lie (No fighting)
And I'm starting to feel you, boy (Yeah)
Come on, let's go, real slow
Don't you see, baby? Así es perfecto
They know I'm on tonight (Yeah)
My hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel it's right
All the attraction, the tension
Don't you see baby? This is perfection (Shakira, Shakira)

[Verse 2: Shakira & Wyclef Jean]
Oh boy, I can see your body moving
Half animal, half man
I don't, don't really know what I'm doing
But you seem to have a plan (Yeah)
My will and self-restraint
Have come to fail now, fail now
See, I'm doing what I can, but I can't, so, you know
That's a bit too hard to explain (Uno, dos, tres, cuatro)
[Bridge: Wyclef Jean with Shakira]
Baila en la calle de noche (Uh, yeah)
Baila en la calle de día (Let's go!)
Baila en la calle de noche (Uh, yeah)
Baila en la calle de día (Let's go!)

[Pre-Chorus: Wyclef Jean & Shakira]
I never really knew that she could dance like this (Hey)
She make a man wanna speak Spanish (Yeah)
¿Cómo se llama (¡Sí!), bonita? (¡Sí!)
Mi casa, su casa (Shakira, Shakira)
Oh baby, when you talk like that (Huh-uh) (Oh)
You know you got me hypnotized (Oh)
So be wise (¡Sí! Uh) and keep on (¡Sí! Uh)
Reading the signs of my body (Yeah)

[Refrain: Wyclef Jean & Shakira]
Señorita, feel the conga
Let me see you move like you come from Colombia
Yeah, oh, yeah, ladies, ¡sí! (Yeah, yeah, hey, yeah)
Mira, en Barranquilla se baila así, say it! (Yeah)
En Barranquilla se baila así (Yeah)

[Verse 3: Wyclef Jean with Shakira]
Yeah, she's so sexy, every man's fantasy
A refugee like me back with the Fugees from a third world country (Huh-uh)
I go back like when 'Pac carried crates for Humpty Humpty
We leave the whole club jazzy
Why the CIA wanna watch us?
It's the Colombians and Haitians
I ain't guilty, it's a musical transaction
Bo-bop-so-bop, no more do we snatch ropes
Refugees run the seas, 'cause we own our own boats, boats (No fighting)
[Chorus: Shakira & Wyclef Jean]
I'm on tonight
My hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel you, boy
Come on, let's go, real slow
Baby, like this is perfecto (No fighting)
Oh, you know I'm on tonight
My hips don't lie
And I'm starting to feel it's right
The attraction, the tension
Baby, like this is perfection

[Outro: Wyclef Jean & Shakira]
No fighting
No fighting

When we think of Shakira, we think of her irresistible hip movements and her powerful voice. One of her most iconic songs, "Hips Don't Lie," showcases both of these qualities and more. Released in 2006 as part of her album Oral Fixation Vol. 2, the song became an instant global sensation and topped the charts in over 55 countries around the world. The song is a vibrant and upbeat collaboration between Shakira and musician Wyclef Jean, and features a sample of the trumpets from Jerry Rivera's "Amores Como El Nuestro." Let's dive deeper into the history and meaning behind this iconic song.

About Hips Don’t Lie

“Dance Like This” by Wyclef Jean and Claudette Ortiz served as the basis for Hips Don't Lie. Shakira’s team and Wyclef added their own elements to create the track we know today. Shakira’s unique fusion of Latin and Arabic rhythms bring an air of exoticism to the song, and it is hard to resist moving your body along with the beat.

The lyrics of the song revolve around the concept of body language and the way it can express more than words can. Shakira speaks of a man who has caught her eye, and she can't help but be drawn to his body's movements, especially his hips. She states, "No fighting, no fighting," letting the rhythm of the music take over and allowing the attraction to flourish. The song is an ode to the way music can transcend language and cultural barriers, bringing us all together on the dance floor.

One of the most notable aspects of the song is Wyclef Jean's rap interlude, in which he talks about his own experiences growing up in Haiti. The rap section adds an element of storytelling to the song, and creates an emotional connection between the listener and the artist.

The music video for the song is just as iconic as the song itself. Shot in a South American street market, it features Shakira and Wyclef Jean performing in the middle of the bustling crowd. Shakira's signature hip movements take center stage, as she dances her way through the marketplace, while Wyclef provides a more laid-back contrast to Shakira's fiery energy. The video showcases the vibrancy and colorful atmosphere of South American culture, adding an extra layer of depth to the song's message of unity through music and dance.

Overall, "Hips Don't Lie" is much more than just a catchy pop song. It is a vibrant and energetic celebration of music, dance, and cultural unity. Shakira and Wyclef Jean created a masterpiece that transcends time, and the song remains just as popular today as it was when it was first released. Next time you hear "Hips Don't Lie" on the radio, let yourself be swept away by its rhythm and let your body do the talking.

• Release Date: February 28, 2006
• Artist: Shakira