Rabiosa
Shakira, Pitbull
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Rabiosa If you don't get enough I'll make it double I got my boy now in big, big trouble You know I want you atracao' ahí (ratata) You've got a lot of that sex appeal Don't play around because I'm for real You see that road isn't meant for me You know I want you amarrao' aquí Oye papi If you like it mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye papi If you like it mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Rabiosa, rabiosa Closer, come pull me closer Yo soy rabiosa, rabiosa Closer, come pull me closer Rabiosa If you don't get enough I'll make it double I'm tryin to have fun and I love you But you want me atracao ahí (ratata) You got a lot of sex appeal Now baby I'm for real You see that road isn't meant for me You know I want you amarrao' aquí Oye mami Let me get that mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye papi If you like it mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye mami I like your mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye papi If you like it mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Rabiosa, rabiosa Closer, come pull me closer Yo soy rabiosa, rabiosa Closer, come pull me closer Oye mami Let me get that mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye papi If you like it mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye mami I like your mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca Oye papi If you like it mocha Come get a little closer And bite me en la boca
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Written by: Armando Perez, Edward Bello, Shakira Isabel Mebarak
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Rabiosa" was officially released on April 20, 2011, as the third single from Shakira's ninth studio album, "Sale el Sol."
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OriginsThe song originally featured El Cata and produced by El Cata itself. Embarking from a reggaeton and merengue style, it represented Shakira's return to her Latin roots.
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CollaboratorThe song features Pitbull in its English version. On the other hand, the Spanish version features Dominican rapper El Cata.
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Multiple VersionsThere are two distinct versions of the song, one sung in Spanish and one in English. The Spanish version was originally recorded and the English version written by, among others, musician and song-writer Dapo Torimiro.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Rabiosa" was directed by Jaume de Laiguana, who also directed several of Shakira's other videos, and premiered on June 7, 2011.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a success on the charts, reaching the top 10 in countries including Spain, Mexico, and France and peaking at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
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Controversial VideoThe video for "Rabiosa" received some controversy due to a scene where Shakira pole dances and for her dark brown wig.
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SalesDespite the controversy, the song achieved considerable commercial success. It was certified platinum in Italy and gold in Switzerland.
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Worldwide AppreciationIt quickly gained popularity globally, primarily in Latin America and Europe, and also earned a nomination for Best Urban Song at the 12th Latin Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Around the WorldThe song was also included in Shakira's setlist for The Sun Comes Out World Tour, indicating its ongoing popularity with fans across the world.
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