Get It Started

Pitbull

About Get It Started

"Get It Started" is a song recorded by American rapper Pitbull for his seventh studio album Global Warming. It was released on June 28, 2012 as the second single from the album by RCA Records. The song features guest vocals from Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, marking the fourth time they have collaborated on a song together, the others being an official remix to the Spanish version of "Did it Again", "Lo Hecho Está Hecho", and the English version of "Rabiosa". The artists co-wrote the song with its producers, DJ Buddha, Sidney Samson, Marc Kinchen, Develop, with additional writing from Durrell "Tank" Babbs and Kris Stephens. It is a dance-pop song that "blends a dance beat and up-tempo verses with a slowed-down, piano-driven pop chorus". 


Year:
2012
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To these rappers I apologize, I know it ain't fair
Only ball I drop, New Year's Times Square
The world is mine, sixth sense, I see the seventh sense
Now baby, let's get started for life

Every time I look into your eyes
I feel like I could stare in them for a lifetime
We can get started for life (tonight)
For life (tonight) for life (tonight)
We can get started for life (tonight)
For life (tonight) for life (tonight)
We can get started

Big news, Pitbull, Tom Cruise, Mumbai
A lit up their December night like the fourth of July, vanilla sky
Thriller in Manila, knocking them out like Pacquiao
No Ali, no Frasier, but for now it's off to Malaysia
Two passports, three cities, two countries, one day
Now that's worldwide, if you think it's a game, let's play, dale

Every time I look into your eyes
I feel like I could stare in them for a lifetime
We can get started for life (tonight)
For life (tonight) for life (tonight)
We can get started for life (tonight)
For life (tonight) for life (tonight)
We can get started

(You know it feels right)

I am what they thought I'd never become
I believe and became it
Now I'm here to claim it
I hustle anything you name it, name it
I went from eviction to food stamps
To baggin work, wet & damp
To a passport flooded with stamps
Now it's Volì everywhere I land
Two passports, three cities, two countries, one day
Now that's worldwide, if you think it's a game, let's play, dale

Cause if it feels right (you know it feels right)
We shouldn't waste anymore time
Let's get it started (let's get it started)
Don't think about it (let's get it started)
You know I'm gonna make it alright, alright (let's go)

Cause if it feels right
You know I made up my mind
Let's get it started (let's get it started)
Don't think about it (let's get it started)
I know that we can make it alight, alright

Every time I look into your eyes
I feel like I could stare in them for a lifetime
We can get started for life (tonight)
For life (tonight) for life (tonight)
We can get started for life (tonight)
For life (tonight) for life (tonight)
We can get started

(Don't start what you can't finish)

(You know it feels right, let's go, you know it feels right)

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Pitbull

Armando Cristian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Pitbull, or Mitra, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002. In 2004, he released his debut album titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue) under TVT Records. Since then, he has released three other albums under the label: El Mariel in 2006, The Boatlift in 2007, and Planet Pit in 2011. more »

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Written by: Armando Perez, Marc Kinchen, SIDNEY SAMSON, Urales Vargas, Durrell Babbs, John Zayas, Kristina Marie Stephens, Shakira Ripoll

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Get It Started" by Pitbull was released on June 25, 2012.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between Pitbull and international pop artist Shakira.
Album Inclusion
"Get It Started" serves as the second single from Pitbull's seventh studio album, "Global Warming."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song debuted at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Get It Started" was directed by David Rosseau, who had previously directed many of Pitbull's music videos.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of the song mostly revolve around traveling and having fun around the world, which is much in line with Pitbull's image as "Mr. Worldwide."
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of dance-pop, and it incorporates elements of electronic dance music.
Global Appeal
The song was positively received worldwide, charting in over 20 countries.
Awards and Recognition
Although "Get It Started" did not win any awards, it was nominated for "World's Best Song" and "World's Best Video" at the 2013 World Music Awards.
Song Lyrics Writers
"Get it Started" was written by Pitbull, along with Shakira, Durrell Babbs, Sidney Swift, Michael Calderon, DJ Buddha, and LaTrice Burnett.
Music Producers
The song was produced by two renowned producers, Sidney Swift and DJ Buddha.

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