Rabiosa Lyrics in English by Shakira, El Cata
Rabiosa literally translates to "rabid", which is usually a negative term. However, in this hit song, Shakira reclaims the word to mean something powerful and positive, closer to "fierce," "wild," or "untamable."
She sings "Yo soy rabiosa" (I am fierce) to express a passionate and intense energy that can't be contained. It's a fantastic example of how context can completely change a word's meaning, turning it into an anthem of female confidence.
This song is all about a wild, intense, and super possessive kind of attraction! The title itself, "Rabiosa," translates to something like "rabid" or "fierce," and that's exactly the energy Shakira brings. She's not playing around. She sings, "Yo tengo pila y loco haciendo cola" (I have a bunch of crazy guys lining up for me), making it clear she has plenty of options. But she's focused on one person, and she wants them completely obsessed and all to herself, singing, "Que yo te quiero amarrado aquí" (I want you tied up here).
It's a duet, so you get both sides of the story. El Cata's verse mirrors hers, acknowledging her power over him. The chorus is where things get really heated and physical, with both singers demanding their partner to go wild: "Oye mami, vuélvete loca / Arúñame la espalda / Y muérdeme la boca" (Hey baby, go crazy / Scratch my back / And bite my mouth). It's a fun, high-energy track about a desire that's so strong it's almost out of control.
