Perro Fiel Lyrics in English by Shakira, Nicky Jam

Salvaje literally translates to "wild" or "savage". It's a powerful adjective that evokes a sense of untamed passion and intensity.

In the song, Shakira lists the qualities she wants in a man. She sings that she wants someone who is a príncipe (prince) in the streets but salvaje y peligroso (wild and dangerous) in her bed. This striking contrast is what makes the word so enticing and memorable, expressing a desire for a partner with a passionate, multifaceted personality.

"Perro Fiel" is a playful, flirty back-and-forth between Colombian superstar Shakira and Nicky Jam about the thrill and hesitation of falling for someone new. Both singers admit they are playing with fire. Shakira worries that if she lets herself enjoy the romance too much, she will lose her mind, singing: "Yo tengo miedo de que me guste / Y que vaya a enloquecer" ("I'm afraid I'll like it / And that I'll go crazy"). The title itself comes from the dramatic promise that follows: if she falls, she will stick around "como un perro fiel" ("like a faithful dog"). Nicky Jam matches her energy, claiming he is completely head over heels ("soy un loco enamorado") and ready to wait out her hesitation.

What makes the track so fun is Shakira's delightfully practical checklist for her ideal partner. She insists she doesn't want anything fancy ("Yo no pido nada extraordinario"), just a guy who will get his hands dirty for her ("Que se tire por mí al barro" ["Who jumps in the mud for me"]), change lightbulbs, and wash her car. But she still wants chemistry, asking for a partner who acts like a prince in public and turns wild behind closed doors ("Que en la calle sea un príncipe / Pero que en mi cama sea salvaje y peligroso"). It turns a classic romantic duet into a cheeky, relatable negotiation where both sides know they are hooked.