She Wolf

Shakira

About She Wolf

"She Wolf" is a song by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, taken from her eighth studio album of the same name (2009). It was released on 10 July 2009, by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Shakira, John Hill, and Sam Endicott. Shakira and Hill also served as the producers for the song. A Spanish-language translation of the song titled "Loba", which features additional lyrical contributions by Jorge Drexler, was also released earlier on 6 July. Musically, "She Wolf" is a disco, hi-NRG and synth-pop track that details Shakira's boredom due to her uncaring partner, and how she looks for others to please her. Upon its release, "She Wolf" was met with favourable reception from music critics, many of whom praised it for its inventiveness. Commercially, "She Wolf" performed well on record charts. It peaked in the top 10 of charts of countries like Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the United States, "She Wolf" peaked at numbers 11 and one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Dance/Club Play Songs charts, respectively. The Spanish-language translation "Loba" peaked at number one on both the Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Songs charts. "She Wolf" was certified double-platinum in Spain and platinum in Italy, Mexico, and the United States. 


Year:
2011
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S.O.S. she's in disguise
S.O.S. she's in disguise
There's a she wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out

A domesticated girl that's all you ask of me
Darling it is no joke, this is lycanthropy
The moon's awake now with eyes wide open
My body's craving, so feed the hungry

I've been devoting myself to you Monday to Monday and Friday to Friday
Not getting enough retribution or decent incentives to keep me at it
I'm starting to feel just a little abused like a coffee machine in an office
So I'm gonna go somewhere cozy to get me a lover
And tell you all about it

There's a she wolf in your closet
Open up and set her free
There's a she wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe

Sitting across a bar, staring right at her prey
It's going well so far, she's gonna get her way
Nocturnal creatures are not so prudent
The moon's my teacher, and I'm her student

To locate the single men, I got on me a special radar
And the fire department hotline in case I get in trouble later
Not looking for cute little divos or rich city guys that just want to enjoy
But having a very good time and behave very bad in the arms of a boy

There's a she wolf in the closet
Open up and set her free
There's a she wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe

S.O.S. she's in disguise
S.O.S. she's in disguise
There's a she wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out

S.O.S. she's in disguise
S.O.S. she's in disguise
There's a she wolf in disguise
Coming out, coming out, coming out

There's a she wolf in your closet
Let it out so it can breathe

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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: Albert Sterling Menendez, Jorge Abner Drexler, Samuel Bingham Endicott, John Graham Hill, Shakira Ripoll

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Production
"She Wolf" is a song recorded by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira. It was released in 2009 as the lead single from her eighth studio album of the same name.
Genre Combination
The song is known for its blend of electropop and synth-pop music, showcasing Shakira's versatile musical style.
Worldwide Success
"She Wolf" achieved widespread success, peaking at number one in a number of countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, and Latin American countries.
US Billboard Chart
In the United States, it reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The music video for "She Wolf" was directed by Jake Nava and features Shakira dancing in a golden cage and transforming into a wolf. The video became viral and inspired a number of parodies.
Critic Reviews
Critics generally praised "She Wolf" for its unusual and daring composition, and Shakira's vocal performances, labeling it as a standout track from the album.
Dance Routine
Shakira's dance routine in the music video, especially her belly dancing moves, gained significant attention. Shakira reportedly explained that the dance was inspired by a trip to India and blending local dance moves with Colombian Cumbia.
Songwriting
"She Wolf" was written by Shakira, Sam Endicott, who is the lead vocalist of the Bravery, and Pharrell Williams from the Neptunes.
Musical Lyrical Theme
The song is about a woman who is assertive, powerful, and wants to express her inner desires freely, symbolically shown as the metaphor 'She Wolf'.
Multi-language Release
In addition to the English version, Shakira also released a Spanish version of the song, titled "Loba". Both versions were successful worldwide.
Nomination
"She Wolf" was nominated for the Best Short Form Music Video at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Prominent Use
"She Wolf" has been used in a number of television shows and movies, including Glee and Ugly Betty.

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