Don't Bother

Shakira

About Don't Bother

"Don't Bother" is a song performed by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her seventh studio album and second English-language album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2. The song was released on 4 October 2005, by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Shakira, Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards and Scott Spock, and was produced by Shakira. "Don't Bother" is a rock-influenced song in which Shakira assures her former lover that she does not need his sympathy and can move on without him. Upon its release, "Don't Bother" received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Shakira's vocals but felt that the lyrics of the song were strange. Commercially, the track fared well on record charts, entering the top ten in countries including Austria, Germany, Italy, Romania, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and at number 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart. "Don't Bother" was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for digital downloads of 500,000 units. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Jaume de Laiguana, and features Shakira tormenting her former lover by crushing his car in a wrecking yard. For additional promotion, Shakira performed the song on a number of award and reality shows. It was also included in the setlist of her Oral Fixation Tour. 


Year:
2005
4:18
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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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Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (pronounced [ʃaˈkiɾa isaˈβel moˈbɑːɾˤɑk riˈpoʎ]; born February 2, 1977),known mononymously as Shakira (English /ʃəˈkɪərə/,Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]), is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker who speaks fluent English and Portuguese, as well as some Italian, French, and Catalan. more »

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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."
Release Date
This song was released as the album's lead single in October 2005.
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.
Music Style
The song combines elements of rock and pop music, while Shakira delivers the song with 'forceful' vocals.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Response
Upon 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.
Awards
Despite the mixed reviews, "Don't Bother" was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for "Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event."
Live Performances
Shakira has performed "Don't Bother" on numerous occasions, including on TV shows like Saturday Night Live and at various concerts and award ceremonies worldwide.
Commercial Success
The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over 500,000 copies digitally.

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