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"Whenever, Wherever" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on 30 August 2001 by Epic Records as the lead single from her debut English-language studio album, Laundry Service (2001), her fifth overall. Shakira produced the track and wrote the lyrics to the original Spanish version, titled "Suerte" (English: "Luck"), which Gloria Estefan later adapted to English. The music was co-written by the singer and Tim Mitchell, with additional production also handled by the latter.
The song's lyrics are about how "lucky" the singer is to have found her romantic partner and the distance between the two she is willing to overcome, making multiple references to her native Colombia, the Andes and Argentina, her then partner Antonio de la Rúa's homeland. The song is a mix of Latin music and worldbeat that is heavily influenced by Andean music.
Upon its release, "Whenever, Wherever" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its production. The song became her breakthrough hit in the United States, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. In doing so, it became her most successful single in the country, though it was eventually surpassed by "Hips Don't Lie" (featuring Wyclef Jean), which peaked at number one on the chart in 2006. The selection, additionally, topped charts in 29 countries, including her native Colombia and the majority of Latin America, Europe, The Middle East and Oceania. It is recognized as one of Shakira's signature songs, and was one of the most successful songs in the world in 2002. It is certified platinum or higher in seventeen countries including diamond in France.
After the 1998 release of her second major album, ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?, achieved major success, Shakira released her first live album, MTV Unplugged: Shakira, in 2000. However, Shakira wanted a breakthrough in America and around the world with songs in English. Shakira explained:
Before assuming this big challenge of writing for the first time in English and making my first English album and presenting it to the world... of course I was feeling ready for it, a little bit scared... actually a lot scared. But I knew I could do it and my instincts always told me to go ahead and jump in the water.
Then, "Whenever, Wherever" was released as her debut English single on 27 September 2001. At the same time, she also released the selection's Spanish version, titled "Suerte", meaning "Luck", for Spanish-speaking markets.
The lyrics to the song were originally written by Shakira in Spanish. Later on, Cuban-born American singer Gloria Estefan was credited as a co-lyricist for the English-language version. The song was produced by Shakira. It was arranged by the singer and Tim Mitchell, who also handled additional production. Sonically, the song is a mix of Latin music and worldbeat, with distinctive Latin instruments like the charango and the quena. "Whenever, Wherever" is composed in the key of C♯ minor. The song is heavily influenced by Andean music, and includes the charango and panpipes in its instrumentation.
Lyrically, "Whenever, Wherever" talks about fate and how it has played a major role in Shakira's romance. It starts with a guitar, similar to the 4-note riff from Pink Floyd's "Shine On, You Crazy Diamond," leading, beginning with baritone-range panpipes, to the explosive melody. Then, Shakira talks about how she would follow her boyfriend to the top of the highest mountain, risking life and limb to be intimate with him. In the chorus, she sings, "Whenever, wherever/We're meant to be together/I'll be there and you'll be near/And that's the deal my dear."
Whenever, Wherever
"Whenever, Wherever" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on 30 August 2001 by Epic Records as the lead single from her debut English-language studio album, Laundry Service (2001), her fifth overall. Shakira produced the track and wrote the lyrics to the original Spanish version, titled "Suerte" (English: "Luck"), which Gloria Estefan later adapted to English. The music was co-written by the singer and Tim Mitchell, with additional production also handled by the latter.
The song's lyrics are about how "lucky" the singer is to have found her romantic partner and the distance between the two she is willing to overcome, making multiple references to her native Colombia, the Andes and Argentina, her then partner Antonio de la Rúa's homeland. The song is a mix of Latin music and worldbeat that is heavily influenced by Andean music.
Upon its release, "Whenever, Wherever" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its production. The song became her breakthrough hit in the United States, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. In doing so, it became her most successful single in the country, though it was eventually surpassed by "Hips Don't Lie" (featuring Wyclef Jean), which peaked at number one on the chart in 2006. The selection, additionally, topped charts in 29 countries, including her native Colombia and the majority of Latin America, Europe, The Middle East and Oceania. It is recognized as one of Shakira's signature songs, and was one of the most successful songs in the world in 2002. It is certified platinum or higher in seventeen countries including diamond in France.
After the 1998 release of her second major album, ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?, achieved major success, Shakira released her first live album, MTV Unplugged: Shakira, in 2000. However, Shakira wanted a breakthrough in America and around the world with songs in English. Shakira explained:
Before assuming this big challenge of writing for the first time in English and making my first English album and presenting it to the world... of course I was feeling ready for it, a little bit scared... actually a lot scared. But I knew I could do it and my instincts always told me to go ahead and jump in the water.
Then, "Whenever, Wherever" was released as her debut English single on 27 September 2001. At the same time, she also released the selection's Spanish version, titled "Suerte", meaning "Luck", for Spanish-speaking markets.
The lyrics to the song were originally written by Shakira in Spanish. Later on, Cuban-born American singer Gloria Estefan was credited as a co-lyricist for the English-language version. The song was produced by Shakira. It was arranged by the singer and Tim Mitchell, who also handled additional production. Sonically, the song is a mix of Latin music and worldbeat, with distinctive Latin instruments like the charango and the quena. "Whenever, Wherever" is composed in the key of C♯ minor. The song is heavily influenced by Andean music, and includes the charango and panpipes in its instrumentation.
Lyrically, "Whenever, Wherever" talks about fate and how it has played a major role in Shakira's romance. It starts with a guitar, similar to the 4-note riff from Pink Floyd's "Shine On, You Crazy Diamond," leading, beginning with baritone-range panpipes, to the explosive melody. Then, Shakira talks about how she would follow her boyfriend to the top of the highest mountain, risking life and limb to be intimate with him. In the chorus, she sings, "Whenever, wherever/We're meant to be together/I'll be there and you'll be near/And that's the deal my dear."