Underneath Your Clothes

Shakira

About Underneath Your Clothes

"Underneath Your Clothes" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her third studio album and English-language debut, Laundry Service (2001). The power ballad was the second English language single released from the album; being released in February 13, 2002. It features lyrics by Shakira with music and production from Shakira and Lester Mendez. Lyrically, the song tells the story of the unconditional love that a woman has for her boyfriend, with lyrics about being worthy of somebody's love for being a good person and having maternal instincts. Some critics commended the song for being a highlight from the album. However, others were more critical towards her songwriting and the song's production, which according to them resembled The Bangles' "Eternal Flame" and Beatles' "Penny Lane". The song became a success on the charts, topping the charts of seven countries, while also reaching the top ten in several countries, including the United States. Globally, the song has sold over five million physical copies, making it one of the best selling singles of all time. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by fashion photographer Herb Ritts. It depicts Shakira's loneliness as a tourist musician. It features Shakira's then-boyfriend Antonio de la Rúa, whose unpopularity in Argentina led to a ban of her albums there. Shakira promoted the song with a series of live performances across the world, while also performing it on her worldwide tours, Tour of the Mongoose (2002–2003), Oral Fixation Tour (2006–2007), The Sun Comes Out World Tour (2010–2011) and El Dorado World Tour (2018). 


Year:
2001
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You're a song written by the hands of God
Don't get me wrong 'cause this might sound to you a bit odd
But you own the place where all my thoughts go hiding
Right under your clothes, is where I find them

Underneath your clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey

'Cause of you, I forgot the smart ways to lie
Because of you, I'm running out of reasons to cry
When the friends are gone, when the party's over
We will still belong to each other

Underneath your clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey

Underneath your clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl
For being such a, hey

I love you more than all that's on the planet
Movin', talkin', walkin', breathin'
You know it's true
Oh baby it's so funny almost don't believe it

As every voice is hangin' from the silence
Lamps are hangin' from the ceilin'
Like a lady tied to her manners
I'm tied up to this feeling

Underneath your clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey

Underneath your clothes
Whoa
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl
For being such a good girl

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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: Lester Mendez, Lester A Mendez, Shakira Mebarak

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Underneath Your Clothes" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira that was released as a single on February 13, 2002.
Album
The song is from Shakira's fifth studio album, and second English album, “Laundry Service.”
Chart Performance
"Underneath Your Clothes" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Shakira's second top-five song on the chart.
Music Video
The music video was directed by fashion photographer Herb Ritts. It depicts Shakira with her then-boyfriend Antonio de la Rúa.
Songwriting
Shakira wrote the song as a love song for her partner. It was written in English, despite being primarily a Spanish-speaking artist at the time.
International Success
In addition to its success in the United States, the song also topped the charts in Australia, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
Genre
The song is a pop ballad, showcasing Shakira's ability to perform in multiple musical genres.
Award Nominations
"Underneath Your Clothes" received a nomination for the International Viewers' Choice Award at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.
Record Sales
The song has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, making it one of Shakira's highest-selling singles.
Critic Reception
Although not all reviews were positive, "Underneath Your Clothes" received praise for its lyrics and Shakira's vocal performance. Critics also praised the song's crossover appeal, helping Shakira break into the English-speaking music market.

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