Don't Bother
Shakira
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She's got the kind of look that defies gravity She's the greatest cook And she's fat free She's been to private school And she speaks perfect French She's got the perfect friends Oh isn't she cool? She practices Tai Chi She'd never lose her nerve She's more than you deserve She's just far better than me Hey, hey So don't bother I won't die of deception I promise you won't ever see me cry Don't feel sorry And don't bother I'll be fine But she's waiting The ring you gave to her will lose its shine So don't bother, be unkind I'm sure she doesn't know How to touch you like I would I beat her at that one good Don't you think so? She's almost six feet tall She must think I'm a flea I'm really a cat, you see And it's not my last life at all Hey, hey So don't bother I won't die of deception I promise you won't ever see me cry Don't feel sorry Don't bother I'll be fine But she's waiting The ring you gave to her will lose its shine So don't bother, be unkind For you, I'd give up all I own And move to a communist country If you came with me, of course And I'd file my nails so they don't hurt you And lose those pounds, and learn about football If it made you stay, but you won't, but you won't So don't bother I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine I promise you won't ever see me cry And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type I promise you won't ever see me cry Don't bother I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine I promise you won't ever see me cry And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type Not your type, not your type, not your type I promise you won't ever see me cry
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Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, GRAHAM EDWARDS, SCOTT SPOCK, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBAREK RIPOLL, LEISHA G. HAILEY, HEATHER REID
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Formation"Don't Bother" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her seventh studio album and second English-language album, "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2."
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Release DateThis song was released as the album's lead single in October 2005.
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Chart Success"Don't Bother" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also achieved success in several European countries, peaking within the top 10 in Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
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Music StyleThe song combines elements of rock and pop music, while Shakira delivers the song with 'forceful' vocals.
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Song Meaning"Don't Bother" has been described as a song about a woman scorned, who declares to her unfaithful lover that she doesn't need him and is better off without him.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Bother" was directed by Jaume de Laiguana. In the video, Shakira is seen dealing with her heartbreak through various activities, including weightlifting and crushing a car in a junkyard.
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Critical ResponseUpon its release, the song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some praising its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, while others criticized it for being too similar to Shakira's previous English-language singles.
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AwardsDespite the mixed reviews, "Don't Bother" was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for "Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event."
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Live PerformancesShakira has performed "Don't Bother" on numerous occasions, including on TV shows like Saturday Night Live and at various concerts and award ceremonies worldwide.
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Commercial SuccessThe single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over 500,000 copies digitally.
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