"Whenever, Wherever" is a mix of Latin music and worldbeat that is heavily influenced by Andean music. The song was written, composed, and produced by Shakira and Tim Mitchell, with additional songwriting from Gloria Estefan. The song became her breakthrough hit in the United States, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It was released on 27 August 2001, by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The Spanish version of the song, titled "Suerte" (literally "Luck"), lyrically discusses how fortunate Shakira is to have found her romantic partner. In doing so, it became her most successful single in the country, though it was eventually surpassed after "Hips Don't Lie" peaked at number one on the chart in 2006. Lucky you were born that far away so We could both make fun of distance Lucky 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 … Shakira is a native Spanish speaker who speaks fluent English and Portuguese, as well as some Italian, French, and Catalan. Globally, it has sold over 8.5 million physical copies, making it one of the best selling singles of all time.Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web! Video and lyrics together. "Whenever, Wherever" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her fifth studio album and English-language debut, Laundry Service.
Paroles de la chanson Whenever, Wherever par Shakira officiel. Upon its release, "Whenever, Wherever" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its production.īorn 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. Lyrics to Whenever Wherever by Shakira from the So Fresh: The Hits of Winter 2002 album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! THE BEST SONGS EVER. Shakira whenever, wherever lyrics English