Un Poco de Amor

Shakira

About Un Poco de Amor

"Un Poco de Amor" (English: "A Little Bit of Love") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, taken from her debut studio album Pies Descalzos. It was released on May 16, 1996, by Sony Music and Columbia Records as the fourth single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa. "Un Poco de Amor" is a Latin pop song that incorporates reggae elements. Lyrically, it states that Shakira is waiting to find someone who loves her. Upon its release, "Un Poco de Amor" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who recognized it as a stand-out track from Pies Descalzos. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs and Latin Songs component charts. While less successful than its preceding singles, its performance continued to aid its parent album in becoming her breakthrough record, which eventually attained platinum certifications in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States. A Portuguese-language translation of the track titled "Um Pouco de Amor" appeared on Shakira's first remix album The Remixes in 1997. The song has additionally been performed during two of her concert tours to date. 


Year:
1996
4:04
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Hoy es un día de aquellos
En que miro hacia el cielo
Tratando de descifrar el que estés
De vez en cuando lejos
Y de vez en cuando cerca
Unas veces subir
Y otras caer y yo
Cuando tú te me acercas
No respondo de mis actos
Siento que aquí voy
De odiarte a quererte
De principio a fin
Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

Hay cosas en la vida
En que no encuentras salida
Y ante tus ojos se cierra el telón
Y tapas la boquilla del volcán
Que se hace lava que hace
Mil años está aquí dentro y yo
Tejiendo redecillas para ver si
Puedo atraparte y aquí voy
Colando la macilla en medio de
Este trópico mortal

Y aquí voy tejiendo redecillas
Para ver si puedo atraparte
Y aquí estoy
Colando la macilla en medio de
Este trópico mortal

Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

Buscando un poco de amor

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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: Luis Fernando Ochoa, Shakira Mebarak

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20 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Un Poco de Amor" is included in Shakira's fourth studio album entitled, "Pies Descalzos" that was released in 1995.
Song Genesis
"Un Poco de Amor" is regarded as Shakira's first song that incorporated English lyrics which is reflected in her subsequent releases.
Genre Specification
The song is a synthesis of Latin pop and reggae, representative of Shakira's unique blend of music styles.
Commercial Success
"Un Poco de Amor" topped the charts in several Spanish-speaking countries and peaked at number eleven on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Songs chart.
Music Video Tidbit
The official music video for "Un Poco de Amor" became popular due to Shakira's move transitioning from a brunette to a redhead.
Song Recognition
The song received a nomination for Video of the Year at the 1997 Lo Nuestro Awards.
Co-Writers & Production
Shakira co-wrote "Un Poco de Amor" with Luis Fernando Ochoa, who also co-produced the song with Shakira.
Lyric Interpretation
The song talks about the desire for a multicultural love, desire to escape prejudices, indicative of Shakira's continuous advocacy for unity and togetherness.
Influence on Shakira's Discography
"Un Poco de Amor" marked a transition in Shakira's discography, as it was one of her early ventures into pop genre blended with world music.
Live Performances
Throughout her career, Shakira has performed the song in a number of live performances including tours and major music ceremonies.
Song Origin
"Un Poco de Amor" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira and is taken from her debut album, "Pies Descalzos," which was released in 1996.
Lyrics and Music Style
The song is known for its reggae influences, and the lyrics talk about looking for love and understanding. Shakira is the sole lyricist of the song and displays her distinctive Latin pop style in it.
Chart Performance
The song became Shakira's first song to enter the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States, peaking at number 11. It also reached number 9 on the Colombian charts.
Official Video
The official video of the song showcases Shakira exploring a city and engaging with various characters. Her distinctive belly dancing moves, as seen in the music video, became one of her signature styles in her later international career.
Language Mix
"Un Poco de Amor" contains verses in both English and Spanish, providing a mix of cultural influences that have helped shape Shakira's musical style. This bilingual mixing became a hallmark of Shakira’s music going forward.
Album Success
Although "Un Poco de Amor" did not reach number one on the charts, it helped contribute to the overall success of "Pies Descalzos," which has gone on to sell more than 5 million copies worldwide.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated at the Lo Nuestro Awards in 1997 for Pop Song of the Year.
Concert Favorite
"Un Poco de Amor" has been performed on most of her concert tours, and it has become one of her signature live performances.
Song Interpretation
The song reflects Shakira's social consciousness, focusing on themes such as the struggle for love and understanding in a world fraught with social divisions.
Sample Usage
The song's theme and its unique musical style attracted American rapper Wyclef Jean, who sampled "Un Poco de Amor" in his own track "King and Queen" from his 2007 album, "Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant".

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