Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 es un álbum de Shakira, publicado en 2005. El disco incluye 11 canciones, entre ellas «How do you do», «Don't bother», «Illegal» y «The day and the time».
Lanzado tan solo cinco meses después de su aclamado homólogo en español, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 es el séptimo álbum de estudio de Shakira y la segunda parte de su ambicioso proyecto bilingüe. Este álbum, cantado predominantemente en inglés, fue diseñado para consolidar su estatus en el mercado anglosajón. Aunque comparte la misma base conceptual que Fijación Oral, Vol. 1, musicalmente es más diverso y orientado al pop global. El álbum tuvo un éxito inicial moderado, pero su reedición en 2006, que incluía el megaéxito "Hips Don't Lie" con Wyclef Jean, lo transformó en un fenómeno de ventas mundial y le dio a Shakira el sencillo más exitoso de su carrera y uno de los más vendidos de todos los tiempos.
Contexto y grabación
El álbum fue grabado simultáneamente con su versión en español, compartiendo productores clave como Rick Rubin. Shakira buscaba crear un disco que, aunque en inglés, mantuviera la inteligencia lírica y la diversidad musical de su trabajo en español. La versión original del álbum no incluía "Hips Don't Lie". La decisión de añadir la canción a una reedición posterior fue una brillante estrategia de marketing que cambió por completo la trayectoria del álbum.
"Hips Don't Lie" fue una adaptación de una canción anterior de Wyclef Jean. Shakira reescribió la letra y le añadió su característico sabor latino, incluyendo una muestra de la trompeta de salsa de Jerry Rivera. La grabación fue rápida y espontánea, y la química entre Shakira y Wyclef fue instantánea.
El sonido del álbum
"Oral Fixation, Vol. 2" es más ecléctico y orientado al pop-rock internacional que su predecesor en español. Hay baladas poderosas, temas de rock alternativo, pop con influencias de new wave e incluso una incursión en el country-pop. La producción de Rick Rubin es evidente en las canciones más rockeras, que tienen un sonido más crudo y directo. Las letras en inglés de Shakira continúan siendo poéticas y a menudo peculiares, consolidando su estilo único como letrista en ambos idiomas.
Las canciones del álbum
El primer sencillo, "Don't Bother", es un tema de rock alternativo con una letra desafiante que no tuvo el éxito esperado. El álbum contiene poderosas baladas como "Illegal", que cuenta con un solo de guitarra de la leyenda de la música mexicana Carlos Santana, y temas de pop-rock como "How Do You Do", que abre el álbum con una controvertida letra que cuestiona a Dios.
Sin embargo, todo cambió con "Hips Don't Lie". La canción es una irresistible fusión de pop latino, cumbia colombiana, reguetón y hip-hop. Su ritmo contagioso y su famosa frase ("Las caderas no mienten") la convirtieron en un himno global que alcanzó el número 1 en más de 55 países, incluyendo Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido. La canción definió el verano de 2006 y se convirtió en la firma musical de Shakira a nivel mundial.
Lanzamiento y cifras
Gracias al éxito masivo de "Hips Don't Lie", el álbum se convirtió en un éxito de ventas global, vendiendo más de 8 millones de copias.
- USA Billboard 200: 5
- UK Albums Chart: 12
- Alemania (GfK Entertainment): 4
- Francia (SNEP): 8
- España (PROMUSICAE): 3
Juicio de la crítica
La crítica fue en general positiva, aunque muchos consideraron que el álbum era ligeramente inferior y menos cohesivo que su contraparte en español. Rolling Stone elogió la "ambición trotamundos" de Shakira. El fenómeno de "Hips Don't Lie" eclipsó en gran medida al resto del álbum. "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2", impulsado por uno de los sencillos más exitosos del siglo XXI, solidificó el lugar de Shakira en el panteón de las superestrellas del pop global.
Listado de Canciones
- How do you do
Letra
Forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who have trespassed against us Give us this day our daily bread Daily bread, daily bread Gloria Espiritu Santo What language do you speak If you speak at all? Are you some kind of freak Who lives to raise the ones who fall? Hey, would you tell me why The cat fights the dog? Do you go to the Mosque Or the Synagogue? And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers? How do you do? How does it feel to be so high And are you happy? Do you ever cry? ... I sometimes cry ... You´ve made mistakes Well that´s OK ´cause we all have But if I forgive yours Will you forgive mine? Hey, do you feel our pain And walk in our shoes? Have you ever felt starved Or is your belly always full? How many people die And hurt in your name? Hey, does that make you proud Or does it bring you shame? And if our fates have all been wrapped around your finger And if you wrote the script then why the troublemakers? How do you do? How does it feel to be so high And are you happy? Do you ever cry? ... I sometimes cry ... You´ve made mistakes Well that´s OK ´cause we all have But if I forgive yours Will you forgive mine? Forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who have trespassed against us ... Mehila ... Give us this day our daily bread ... Mehila ... Daily bread ... Mehila ... Daily bread ... Mehila ... Forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who have trespassed against us ... Mehila ... Give us this day our daily bread ... Mehila .... Daily bread Daily bread Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory Amen! How do you do? How does it feel to be so high And are you happy? Do you ever cry? ... I sometimes cry ... You´ve made mistakes Well that´s OK ´cause we all have And if I forgive yours Will you forgive mine? ... Will you forgive mine? ... How do you do? How does it feel to be so high And are you happy? Do you ever cry? ... I sometimes cry ... You´ve made mistakes And that´s OK ´cause we all have But if I forgive yours Will you forgive mine...? - Don't bother
- Illegal
- The day and the time
- Animal city
Letra
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 - Dreams for plans
Letra
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... - Hey you
- Your embrace
- Costume makes the clown
Letra
Told you I felt lucky with my humble breasts Well I don´t Said that I was sure the world was gonna change Well I´m not Before I didn´t give a damn ´bout what they say But I do Promised that I´ll never ever lie to you So you can help Taking the make-up off my face Before I forget my own features I´m not here to let you down But the costume makes the clown It´s just lashing out on me Don´t be so hard Don´t be so hard on this It´s your turn now To cheat on me Promises I made to you went down the sink Really hope I haven´t harmed your self esteem I´m not a virgin but I´m not the whore you think And I don´t always smell like strawberries and cream So you can help Taking the make-up off my face Before I forget who I am now ´Cause I´m not here to let you down But the costume makes the clown It´s just life´s ?? on me Don´t be so hard Don´t be so hard on this It´s your turn now Your turn now... I´m not here to let you down But the costume makes the clown It´s just life´s ?? on me Don´t be so hard Don´t be so hard on this It´s your turn now Your turn now... To cheat on me - Something
- Timor