The Latin pop and reggaeton song we will discuss today is Hips Don’t Lie. The song is written by Shakira, Omar Alfanno, LaTavia Parker, Jerry Duplessis, and Vinay Rao. Hips Don’t Lie was produced under Epic and Sony labels. The song is part of Shakira’s seventh album, Oral Fixation vol. 2. Here is everything you need to know about the music recorded in New York and Miami
How to Download Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef Jean
You can download the song from a digital store such as Amazon Music or Apple Music – click on the Download button that is located below this review. If you like Shakira, check out also our reviews of La Bicicleta, Can’t Remember to Forget You, La La La, Chantaje, Clandestino, and Waka Waka.
The Song Review
Hips Don’t Lie – a Video Interpretation
Hips Don’t Lie’s music video was publicly available in 2006. It showcases the Columbian singer and the Haitian rapper in their cultural setting. There are strong components of salsa and reggaeton in the video. Hips Don’t Lie has a carnival theme throughout the video. It features belly dancing. The dance moves are focused around the hips and belly area. It signals the opposite sex where the woman wants their lovers.
The featured artist is introduced toward the latter half of the song. He is so mesmerized by the dancing and Shakira’s movements that he starts speaking uncontrollably. Wyclef also sings in simple Spanish such as mi casa, su casa, and Bonita. We are sure these words are enough to help you identify which song we are discussing today.
Hips Don’t Lie – the Meaning of the Lyrics
The title of the tune is a Shakira-invented idiom to represent her profession. Furthermore, it is also part of the inside joke. Shakira’s hip movements convey to the band whether or not the song they are working on is good or not. However, the meaning is transferred completely onto the music.
The song showcases Hip Don’t Lie as a dance move one performs in public. The lyrics indicate the listener will feel the music in their heart, translating to hip movements. The continuous dancing will attract men as lovers.
Wyclef rapping lyrics suggest he cannot resist the hip movements. He mentions once the lady takes the stage, she becomes the center of attention. The rapper also talks about their nationalities as the singers are proud of their heritage.
Listen to Hips Don’t Lie
Regardless of the interpretation, Hips Don’t Lie is a song you can dance to. The mentioned dance implies a sensual attraction toward your lover. Perhaps you can also use your body language at the dance floor to stand out in the crowd.
About Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mubarak Ripoll was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, in 1977. She was welcomed by a Lebanese father and a Columbian mother. Due to their multi-cultural parents, Shakira is proud of her Arabic and Latino heritage as she constantly talks about them in her songs. Shakira wrote the first song at eight. She signed with a record label five years later.
Unfortunately, Shakira’s first two albums badly flopped. However, that did not stop her from pursuing her dreams. She decided to take more interest in her third album. Pies Descalzos was released in 1996 and sold more than three million copies. The album showcased a blend of rock, Arabic, and Latin music genres. Dónde Están Los Ladrones?, her fourth album, was a front runner on the Latin Billboard charts. She was enroute to becoming a successful and globally recognized personality for her contribution to Columbian pop.
