Una delle cose più affascinanti della musica d’oggi è la varietà dei suoni che circondano la vita di ogni giorno…
Vi è inoltre la constatazione che la musica è un’arte e gli amanti di questa musa dovrebbero avere la capacità di comprendere ogni sfumatura di suoni, non necessariamente apprezzarla, perché si apprezza la musicalità che riesce a smuovere le corde dentro di noi, ma almeno accettarla, perché la critica se fatta dovrebbe essere per lo più intelligente e ricca di spunti per la riflessione, non scontata e arida di riflessione…
Partendo da questi fondamentali presupposti, almeno per me, vorrei parlare di Shakira e del suo “Oral Fixation Vol. 2” . Mi piace ascoltare quest’album nei miei momenti più spensierati, quando non ho voglia di riflettere e pensare, ma voglio solo pensare al nulla, voglio avere la mente libera e vuota. Ciò non implica necessariamente che quest’album non abbia senso e significato, perché così non è, dato che ogni artista parla di qualcosa, futile o meno. Ma non sono tanto i testi, quanto la musicalità piacevole e spensierata delle canzone che vorrebbero essere ascoltate senza pretesto. Almeno questo è l’effetto che Shakira ha su me…
Ci sarà sicuramente chi impazzirà per i testi, per le musiche, per la sua personalità, ed è anche giusto, ma personalmente la sua musica non riesce ad incidere sulle corde, di cui parlavo prima, ma riesce a sfiorare solo quelle del divertimento, perché penso che a volte ci sia bisogno di ascoltare musica non “impegnata”, solo per il gusto di farlo, per assaggiare anche questo tipo di musica, che, ripeto, è un’arte e tale deve essere considerata…
Ha un sapore fresco ed estivo quest’album, cantato da una delle voci più squisitamente particolari, che varia da tonalità e timbri femminili ad alcuni più “maschili”… Semplicemente questo.
Tell me, what's the use
Of the twenty-four inch waist
If you don't touch me?
Tell me, what's the use again
Of being on TV every day
If you don't watch me?
This house is full of emptiness
My closet's full of dresses
That I'll never wear
My life is full of people
But you're my only friend
My best friend
Hope it isn't too late
To say “I love you”
Hope it isn't too late to say
That without you this place looks like London
It rains every day
Don't you know it, babe
I'm only half a body
Without your embrace
Let me tell you why
My heart is an unfurnished room
Any suggestions?
Don't have to tell you more than that
'Cause no one knows me like you do
Without exception
This house is full of emptiness
My closet's full of dresses
That I'll never wear
My life is full of people
But you're my only friend
My best friend
Hope it isn't too late
To say “I love you”
I hope it isn't too late to say
That without you this place looks like London
It rains every day
Don't you know it, babe
I'm only half a body
Without your embrace
Hope it isn't too late
To say “I love you”
Hope it isn't too late to say
That without you this place looks like London
It rains every day
Don't you know it, babe
I'm only half a body
Without your embrace
Secondo me, la canzone più bella e significativa dell’album, “Your Embrace”, dal sapore estivo…
Elenco tracce e testi
03 Something (00:00)
Quand tu
Quand tu me prends dans tes bras
Quand je regarde dans tes yeux
Je vois qu'un Dieu existe
Ce n'est pas dur d'y croire
Before I met you I wasn't terribly lucky
Every Prince Charming lost charm after twelve
But then you came and made the past look so funny
Put my old sadness to sleep on a shelf
If this was meant to be
Don't condemn me to be free
And even if we never marry
I will always love you, baby
Childishly
'Cause something
You've got something I can't resist
Things are what they will be
When I look into your eyes
They say to me that God's do exist
And there's something
You've got something I can't resist
Things are what they will be
When I look into your eyes
They say to me that God's do exist
You make me believe
You make me believe
I love the temperature and smell of your body
The shape of your lips and the size of your nose
I love that everything you say is so funny
Plus you're the best kisser that I've ever known
You see the way I am
Without make-up, without clothes
And you accept me like nobody
And I will always love you, baby
With eyes closed
'Cause something
You've got something I can't resist
Things are what they will be
When I look into your eyes
They say to me that God's do exist
And there's something
You've got something I can't resist
Things are what they will be
When I look into your eyes
They say to me that God's do exist
You make me believe
You make me believe
Quand tu
Quand tu me prends dans tes bras
Quand je regarde dans tes yeux
Je vois qu'un Dieu existe
Ce n'est pas dur d'y croire
There's something
I believe...
There's something
I believe...
There's something
I believe
I do
You make me believe...
... Je te desire ...
04 Timor (00:00)
Timor, Timor
Yale, Yale
East Timor, Timor
Timor, Timor
Timor, Timor
Going on and on and on and on
This is going on and on and on and on now
Said it once and say it twice
I want to save your time
Safety, safety
It's alright, it's alright
'Cause the system never fails
The good guys are in power
And the bad guys are in jail
It's alright, it's alright
Just as long as we can vote
We live in democracy
And that's what we promote
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Oooh...
Isn't it? Isn't it?
Oooh...
It's alright, it's alright
At least there's half the truth
Hearing what we want's
The secret of eternal youth
It's alright, it's alright,
The planet's split in three
'Cause I'll keep on selling records
And you've got your MTV
If we forget about 'em
Don't worry
If they forget about us
Then hurry
How about the people who don't matter anymore?
East Timor
Timor, Timor
Ooh
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
It's alright, it's alright
We'll show all on TV
So we won't really know it
Just by watching ??
It's alright, it's alright
For a flag we die or kill
As long as we don't know it
Do it just to pay the bills
If we forget about 'em
Don't worry
If they forget about us
Then hurry
How about the people who don't matter anymore?
If we forget about 'em
Don't worry
If they forget about us
Then hurry
How about the people who don't matter anymore?
East Timor
Timor, Timor
Let's keep telling the world it's sunny
The risk of hides to make them bother
Now don't you find that funny?
If we forget about 'em
If they forget about us
Then hurry
How about those people who don't matter anymore?
If we forget about 'em
Don't worry
If they forget about us
Then hurry
How about those people who don't matter anymore?
East Timor
Timor, Timor
East Timor
Timor, Timor
East Timor
09 Animal City (00:00)
La la la la la lei
La la lei
La la la la la la lei
La la lei
Why do all my friends
Now want to be your lovers?
Your family got bigger
When they thought you were rich
And now like maniacs
They scratch your back
Even when it doesn't itch
I want to figure it all
I want to figure it all out
I want to save you from
Save you from all the fame
Save you from the things that cause us pain
'Cause it's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready to fight you
It's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready to fight you
My love
They believe you now
Have everything you wanted
And once you have become a star
You got no right to bitch
But someday when you fail
They'll put you on sale
And buy you by the inch
But you're the real deal
And "real" is your middle name
You know sometimes I feel
I gotta earn every breath you take
Baby, never mind the rules we break
'Cause it's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready to bite you
It's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready rip you right off
With you I feel safe
There's nothing to fear from us
Away from the fangs
The fangs of the world
I may be a coward but you are brave
And nothing seems so dangerous
'Cause it's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready to bite you
It's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready rip you right off
Cannibal world
Cannibal world
Cannibal world
Cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready to bite you
My love
10 Don't Bother (00:00)
She's got the kind of look
That defies gravity
She's the greatest cook
And she's fat free
She's been to private school
And she speaks perfect French
She's got her perfect friends
Oh, isn't she cool?
She practices Tai Chi
She'd never lose her nerve
She's more than you deserve
She's just far better than me
Hey, hey
So don't bother
I won't die of deception
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't feel sorry
And don't bother
I'll be fine, but she's waiting
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
So don't bother, be unkind
I'm sure she doesn't know
How to touch you like I would
I beat her at that one good
Don't you think so?
She's almost six feet tall
She must think I'm a flea
I'm really a cat, you see
And it's not my last life at all
Hey, hey
So don't bother
I won't die of deception
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't feel sorry
Don't bother
I'll be fine, but she's waiting
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
So don't bother, be unkind
For you, I'd give up all I own
And move to a communist country
If you came with me, of course
And I'd file my nails so they don't hurt you
And lose those pounds and learn about football
If it made you stay, but you won't, but you won't
So don't bother
I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I promise you won't ever see me cry
And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't bother
I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I promise you won't ever see me cry
And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type, not your type, not your type, not your type
I promise you won't ever see me cry
12 Dreams For Plans (00:00)
Once upon a time you and I
When we were dreaming easy
Fresh as limes and happy as a Sunday sky
There was nothing we could sell or buy
'Cause all we really needed
Was our bare feet and a pair of wings to fly
What do you think, darling?
Have we lived too much, too fast?
And have you
Have you felt melancholy, darling
Wishing that time hadn't passed?
Can you tell me how it used to be?
Have we missed our chance?
Have we changed our hopes for fears
And our dreams for plans?
Can you tell me how it used to be
When we really cared?
And when love was on our side
On our side...
I remember all the times before
When we could spend our evening
Staring at the ceiling, lying on the floor
My vocabulary wasn't broad
I spoke so little English
And the words transferred
Sound like something odd
What do you think, darling?
Have I lived too much, too fast?
And have you
Have you felt the melancholy, darling
Wishing that time hadn't passed?
Can you tell me how it used to be?
Have we missed our chance?
Have we changed our hopes for fears
And our dreams for plans?
Can you tell me how it used to be
When we really cared?
And when love was on our side
On our side...
What is your guess, darling?
Have I lived too much, too fast?
So if you
If you ever come and find me crying
Now you know
Now you know why
Can you tell me how I used to be?
Have I missed my chance?
Have I changed my hopes for fears
And my dreams for plans?
Can you tell me how it used to be
When we really cared?
And when love was on our side
On our side...
13 Hey You (00:00)
I'd like to be
The kind of dream you'd never share
To be your boss and to be your maid
Your shaving cream, your razor blade
The buttons of your shirt
Your favourite underwear
I'd like to be
The only thing on Earth that makes you cry
The only thing that makes you happy
Soon you will see
That no one else but me can take you this high
And soon you'll make your last name mine
Hey you
Makin' an offer that
No one could ever refuse
Don't play the adamant
Don't be so arrogant
Can't you see I've fallen for ya?
Hey you
Makin' an offer that
No one would dare to refuse
Don't play the adamant
Don't be so arrogant
Let me in
Let me be your muse tonight
Tonight...
Tonight...
I'd like to be
The first white hair upon your head
To be your cherry pie
Your daily bread
I'll cook for free
I'll make your bed
If I can know the things you've thought and never said
I'd like to be the owner of the zipper on your jeans
And that thing that makes you happy
I'd like to be the beginning, the end
And the inbetween
And be your slave
And be your Queen
Hey you
Makin' an offer that
No one could ever refuse
Don't play the adamant
Don't be so arrogant
Can't you see I've fallen for ya?
Hey you
Makin' an offer that
No one would dare to refuse
Don't play the adamant
Don't be so arrogant
Let me in
Let me be your muse tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight...
Hey you
Makin' an offer that
No one could ever refuse
Don't play the adamant
Don't be so arrogant
Can't you see I've fallen for ya?
Hey you
Makin' an offer that
No one would ever refuse
Don't play the adamant
Don't be so arrogant
Let me in
Let me be your muse tonight
Oooh...
Tonight...
Tonight
Oh, oh
Oooh...
Tonight...
Tonight...
Oooh...
Oh, oh
Let me in
Let me be your muse
Be your muse tonight
14 Your Embrace (00:00)
Tell me, what's the use
Of the twenty-four inch waist
If you don't touch me?
Tell me, what's the use again
Of being on TV every day
If you don't watch me?
This house is full of emptiness
My closet's full of dresses
That I'll never wear
My life is full of people
But you're my only friend
My best friend
Hope it isn't too late
To say "I love you"
Hope it isn't too late to say
That without you this place looks like London
It rains every day
Don't you know it, babe
I'm only half a body
Without your embrace
Let me tell you why
My heart is an unfurnished room
Any suggestions?
Don't have to tell you more than that
'Cause no one knows me like you do
Without exception
This house is full of emptiness
My closet's full of dresses
That I'll never wear
My life is full of people
But you're my only friend
My best friend
Hope it isn't too late
To say "I love you"
I hope it isn't too late to say
That without you this place looks like London
It rains every day
Don't you know it, babe
I'm only half a body
Without your embrace
Hope it isn't too late
To say "I love you"
Hope it isn't too late to say
That without you this place looks like London
It rains every day
Don't you know it, babe
I'm only half a body
Without your embrace
15 Don't Bother (00:00)
She's got the kind of look
That defies gravity
She's the greatest cook
And she's fat free
She's been to private school
And she speaks perfect French
She's got her perfect friends
Oh, isn't she cool?
She practices Tai Chi
She'd never lose her nerve
She's more than you deserve
She's just far better than me
Hey, hey
So don't bother
I won't die of deception
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't feel sorry
And don't bother
I'll be fine, but she's waiting
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
So don't bother, be unkind
I'm sure she doesn't know
How to touch you like I would
I beat her at that one good
Don't you think so?
She's almost six feet tall
She must think I'm a flea
I'm really a cat, you see
And it's not my last life at all
Hey, hey
So don't bother
I won't die of deception
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't feel sorry
Don't bother
I'll be fine, but she's waiting
The ring you gave to her will lose its shine
So don't bother, be unkind
For you, I'd give up all I own
And move to a communist country
If you came with me, of course
And I'd file my nails so they don't hurt you
And lose those pounds and learn about football
If it made you stay, but you won't, but you won't
So don't bother
I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I promise you won't ever see me cry
And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type
I promise you won't ever see me cry
Don't bother
I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine
I promise you won't ever see me cry
And after all I'm glad that I'm not your type, not your type, not your type, not your type
I promise you won't ever see me cry
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