Animal City
Animal City

Shakira - Animal City Lyrics

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Mar 27, 2006
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Animal City Lyrics

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 that's vain
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 bite you

It's an animal city
It's a cannibal world
So be obedient, don't argue
Some are ready to bite you, my love

They believe you now have everything you wanted
And once you have become a star
You've 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
Got to earn every breath we 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 to 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 to 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

Writer(s): LUIS FERNANDO OCHOA, SHAKIRA MEBARAK, JOSE MONGE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of the song 'Animal City'?

    The song 'Animal City' is written by Luis Fernando Ochoa, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, and José Monge.

  2. What album features Shakira's song 'Animal City'?

    'Animal City' is featured on Shakira's album 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2,' released in November 2005.

  3. What musical styles influence the song 'Animal City'?

    'Animal City' incorporates elements of rock and traditional Latin pop, in line with the musical style Shakira is known for, as seen in her album 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2.'

  4. How is the song 'Animal City' described by critics?

    Critics describe 'Animal City' as a song with 'bossa nova accents' and as a cautionary tale about fame and false friendships, blending rich instrumentation and nuanced storytelling.

  5. Which famous collaborator worked on the 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2' album with Shakira?

    Famed producers such as Rick Rubin and Wyclef Jean collaborated with Shakira on the 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2' album, which includes the track 'Animal City.'

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