Whenever, Wherever
Shakira
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Lucky you were born that far away so We could both make fun of distance Luck that I love a foreign land for The lucky fact of your existence Baby I would climb the Andes solely To count the freckles on your body Never could imagine there were only Ten Million ways to love somebody Le do le le le le, Le do le le le le Can't you see I'm at your feet Whenever, wherever We're meant to be together I'll be there and you'll be near And that's the deal my dear There over, here under You'll never have to wonder We can always play by ear But that's the deal my dear Lucky that my lips not only mumble They spill kisses like a fountain Lucky that my breasts are small and humble So you don't confuse them with mountains Lucky I have strong legs like my mother To run for cover when I need it And these two eyes that for no other The day you leave will cry a river Le do le le le le, Le do le le le le Can't you see I'm at your feet Whenever, wherever We're meant to be together I'll be there and you'll be near And that's the deal my dear Thereover, hereunder You'll never have to wonder We can always play by ear But that's the deal my dear Le do le le le le, Le do le le le le Think out loud Say it again Le do le le le le Tell me one more time That you'll live Lost in my eyes Whenever, wherever We're meant to be together I'll be there and you'll be near And that's the deal my dear There over, here under You've got me head over heals There's nothing left to fear If you really feel the way I feel
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Written by: Shakira Mebarak, Tim Mitchell, Gloria Estefan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Production• "Whenever, Wherever" was co-written and produced by Shakira and Tim Mitchell.
• This song marked Shakira's first English-language single.
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Chart Performances• The song reached the top of the charts in 29 countries worldwide.
• It was a worldwide success and a major hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States where it debuted at number 33.
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Album Contribution• "Whenever, Wherever" was taken from the album "Laundry Service."
• This was Shakira's first English language album and sold over 13 million copies.
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Award Recognition• The single was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2003.
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Music Video• The oceanic music video for the track was directed by Francis Lawrence.
• The video has garnered over 500 million views on YouTube.
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Cultural Impact• It marked a big breakthrough for the Latin music genre into the English-speaking market.
• The song is mainly remembered for its Andean music influence, making it distinctive.
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Unique Song Features• "Whenever, Wherever" is famous for Shakira's unique yodeling style of singing.
• The song features a mix of rock, pop, and world sounds, including the charango, a South American stringed instrument.
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Charity Benefit• A live version of "Whenever, Wherever" was included on Shakira's 2020 album for charity, "Pies Descalzos."
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Cover Versions• Several artistes have covered the catchy dance tune, including British girl group The Saturdays as part of B-side for their 2009 single "Just Can't Get Enough."
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Live Performances• Shakira has performed "Whenever, Wherever" at numerous award shows and music festivals like the MTV Video Music Awards.
• The song has been a regular feature on Shakira's concert setlists.
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