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23 Lyrics

Everybody needs an anchor
A little something that makes you stay
An incentive
Someone to fight for
Cause no one really needs so much space
A couple years ago I was lonely
I used to think that there was no God
But then you looked at me with your blue eyes
And my agnosticism turned into dust
How well you know me
That I don't care if the rest don't
It doesn't matter to me, no
As long as you love me
As long as we still have each other

I knew we had something
From the moment I met you
And I knew we had something
No one thought it could be true
Hey do you believe
Do you believe in destiny?
'Cause I do as I did then
When you were only 23

God knows that I'm a good dancer
My feet can move to the music he plays
But there were times I asked for an answer
When he was acting in mysterious ways

There were nights that I stayed up crying
'Cause I was certain that things wouldn't change
But then you came and I saw you smiling
Just like an angel, so beautifully strange

And then you touched me
It's like you were made for me, oh
Like it was all meant to be, oh
And I was sure that you would love me
And that we'd always have each other

I knew we had something
From the moment I met you
And I knew we had something
No one thought it could be true
Hey, do you believe
Do you believe in destiny?
'Cause I do, as I did then
When you were only 23

Always thought that I was fine but I was wrong
It was you, that one piece I was missing
And I could do without you but it'd be no fun
I found you and life was suddenly easy
There ain't no worries now
There ain't no feeling down

I knew we had something
From the moment I met you
And I knew we had something
No one thought it could be true
Hey, do you believe
Do you believe in destiny?
'Cause I do, as I did then
When you were only 23

Writer(s): LUIS F. OCHOA, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who inspired Shakira's song '23'?

    '23' was inspired by Shakira's relationship with her partner, Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué. The song reflects on the age difference between them and the immediate connection they felt when they first met.

  2. When was the song '23' released?

    '23' was released as part of Shakira's eponymous album on March 21, 2014.

  3. Who were the producers of '23'?

    The song '23' was produced by Busbee and Shakira, with additional production by Luis Fernando Ochoa.

  4. Where was '23' recorded?

    '23' was recorded at Estopa Estudios in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Barcelona by Dave Clauss, with Eric Eylands as the engineering assistant. The song was mixed at Grabaciones Silvestres in Sant Quirze Safaja, Barcelona.

  5. Who wrote the song '23'?

    The song '23' was written by Shakira and Luis Fernando Ochoa.

  6. Did any of Shakira's family members contribute to '23'?

    Yes, Shakira's son Milan contributed to the song '23.' His laughter can be heard at the end of the track, making it an emotional and personal piece for Shakira.

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