This song is basically about the effects fame can have on human nature, and how this behavior is not that of civilized people but a more animalistic nature. Shakira goes on to say that when people see fame in someone they will try to go to any extent to be closely associated with this person, such as scratching the back of the famous person. Shakira's intent is to shelter her lover from these type of people, from all that's vain because in fact these people are just vain and not truly themselves. On top of this Shakira points out people idea that once you have achieved some sort of success people believe you have it made and there is no reason to complain, also that when famous, others are there for you but once you do fail then they are going to basically eat you alive and criticize you. Shakira want to stay close to her lover having him protect her as she protects him as well. This song is very unique as I feel not many artist go beyond the typical mushy love song, and she manages to do it while providing a great dance/rock song with spanish (as in Spain spanish) flamenco influence and jungle sounds to empower her message.
i completly agree, god when i heard this song on cd soon as i bought it i litterally prayed it hit radio stations but nope ...not at all ..surprise surprise lol...i wanted it to cuz i thought we needed that newer (obviously great ) sound on the air...too much rap about nothing on the radio these day .
i completly agree, god when i heard this song on cd soon as i bought it i litterally prayed it hit radio stations but nope ...not at all ..surprise surprise lol...i wanted it to cuz i thought we needed that newer (obviously great ) sound on the air...too much rap about nothing on the radio these day .
This song is basically about the effects fame can have on human nature, and how this behavior is not that of civilized people but a more animalistic nature. Shakira goes on to say that when people see fame in someone they will try to go to any extent to be closely associated with this person, such as scratching the back of the famous person. Shakira's intent is to shelter her lover from these type of people, from all that's vain because in fact these people are just vain and not truly themselves. On top of this Shakira points out people idea that once you have achieved some sort of success people believe you have it made and there is no reason to complain, also that when famous, others are there for you but once you do fail then they are going to basically eat you alive and criticize you. Shakira want to stay close to her lover having him protect her as she protects him as well. This song is very unique as I feel not many artist go beyond the typical mushy love song, and she manages to do it while providing a great dance/rock song with spanish (as in Spain spanish) flamenco influence and jungle sounds to empower her message.
i completly agree, god when i heard this song on cd soon as i bought it i litterally prayed it hit radio stations but nope ...not at all ..surprise surprise lol...i wanted it to cuz i thought we needed that newer (obviously great ) sound on the air...too much rap about nothing on the radio these day .
i completly agree, god when i heard this song on cd soon as i bought it i litterally prayed it hit radio stations but nope ...not at all ..surprise surprise lol...i wanted it to cuz i thought we needed that newer (obviously great ) sound on the air...too much rap about nothing on the radio these day .