Medicine

Shakira, Blake Shelton

About Medicine

"Medicine" is a song recorded by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira from her tenth studio album Shakira (2014). Featuring guest vocals from American country music singer Blake Shelton, the song was performed on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 6, 2014, and spent one week on the country charts at number 57 from unsolicited airplay. The song was written by Shakira alongside Mark Bright and Hillary Lindsey, while the production was handled by Shakira and busbee.  


Year:
2014
3:18
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#2

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And I feel like I'm losing my mind
Banging my head up against the wall
Staring at nothing 'cause I can't sleep at night
Can't make it stop, yeah I think too much
What do I do? Falling apart
I need a shock straight to my heart
No one would want to be in my shoes right now, oh

I don't reach for the bottle of whisky
Straight on the rocks
But you won't see me popping the pills
Po-po-popping the pills
'Cause if I want the pain to go away
In a second make it fade
You're the only thing that will
You're my medicine, medicine
My medicine, medicine
My medicine

You know you're an expert at complicating things
That's how I'm wired, believe me it's no fun
But you make a war seem like such an easy game
Kiss me and my arguments come undone
Down in the trenches, you are the white flag
Make me surrender
Want you so bad
Baby don't stop what you started
Don't ever be done, oh

I don't reach for the bottle of whisky
Straight on the rocks
But you won't see me popping the pills
Po-po-popping the pills
'Cause if I want the pain to go away
In a second make it fade
You're the only thing that will
You're my medicine, medicine
My medicine, medicine
My medicine

You make it all better, better
You make me feel whole
You make it all better, better
You make me feel whole

I don't reach for the bottle of whisky
No you won't see me popping the pills
'Cause if I want the pain to go away
In a second make it fade
You're the only thing that will
You're my medicine, medicine
My medicine, medicine
My medicine

You make it all better, better
You make me feel whole
You make it all better, better
You make me feel whole

You make it all better, better
You make me feel whole
You make it all better, better
You make me feel whole

You're my medicine

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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: HILLARY LINDSEY, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOL, MARK BRIGHT

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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11 facts about this song

Collaborative Work
"Medicine" is a duet by Shakira featuring country music artist Blake Shelton.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Shakira's eponymous tenth studio album, released in 2014.
Genre Blend
Although Shakira is mostly known for her pop and Latin music, "Medicine" significantly explores the realm of country music.
Personal Connections
Both Shakira and Blake Shelton were co-judges on the TV show "The Voice," which is likely how this collaboration came about.
Album Promotion
"Medicine" was performed live by Shakira and Shelton at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, helping to promote the album.
Songwriting Collaboration
The song was written by Shakira, Mark Bright, and Hillary Lindsey.
Charting Performance
While the song did not chart highly on its own, Shakira’s eponymous album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
Multilingual Artist
Shakira, being a Colombian singer, is primarily Spanish-speaking. However, "Medicine" is one of many songs she sings in English.
Unique Combination
The collaboration of a Latin pop artist with a country music star was seen as an unusual but interesting blend, showcasing Shakira's versatile music style.
Fan Reactions
The song received mixed reviews from fans, with some enjoying the genre blend and collaboration, and others preferring Shakira’s traditional Latin pop sound.
Music Video
Despite it being a duet, there isn't an official music video for "Medicine". However, performances of Shakira and Shelton singing the track live are available online.

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