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Shakira: every song, explained.

3 Shakira songs in the archive, from 2010: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

2010

Years covered

Latin & Reggae

Main genre here

3 songs

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Shakira Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Uncover the inspiring message, cultural impact, and global phenomenon behind Shakira's 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).' Explore its lyrics, FIFA World Cup… 2010 Shakira Hips Don't LieDive into the vibrant rhythms, cultural influences, and global impact of Shakira's hit 'Hips Don't Lie' featuring Wyclef Jean. Explore its lyrics, chart… Shakira Whenever, WhereverUnpack the global phenomenon that is Shakira's 'Whenever, Wherever.' Dive into its Andean influences, lyrical themes, chart dominance, and lasting cultural…

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About these entries

Every Shakira entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.