Rabiosa Lyrics in English Shakira , El Cata

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Rabiosa by Shakira from Spanish to English.
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Verse 1
Rabid
Or: Crazy
I have a pile of crazy men waiting in line
I have men getting into trouble
And I want you stuck there
Because I want you at five hundred and lost
Lies are shared with you
Because that turn is not for me
Because I want you tied up here
Chorus 1
Hey babe, drive yourself crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey daddy, drive me crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Rabid, rabid, rabid, rabid
Or: Crazy / angry
I am rabid, rabid, rabid, rabid
Verse 2
Rabid
You have a lot of crazy people waiting in line
Look at men gotten into trouble
And you want me stuck there
Because you have me at five hundred and lost
Lies are shared with you
But that turn is not for me
Because you want me tied up here
Chorus 2
Hey babe, drive yourself crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey daddy, drive me crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey babe, drive yourself crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey daddy, drive me crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Verse 3
Rabid, rabid, rabid
You are rabid
I am rabid
Chorus 3
Hey babe, drive yourself crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey daddy, drive me crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey babe, drive yourself crazy
Scratch my back
And bite my mouth
Hey daddy, drive me crazy
Scratch my back
And bite your mouth
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Armando Perez, Edward Bello, Shakira Isabel Mebarak
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SONG MEANING

Rabiosa is Shakira’s electrifying pop invitation to let loose on the dance floor. Backed by El Cata’s spicy Dominican verses, the Colombian superstar turns the word rabiosa — literally “rabid” or “furious” — into slang for someone who is irresistibly wild and eager. The song’s catchy, fast-paced beat mirrors the lyrical tug-of-war between two lovers who challenge each other’s energy, daring one another to scratch backs, bite lips, and get a little “crazy” in the best possible way.

Behind the playful commands and flirtatious banter lies a celebration of bold desire and confidence. Shakira flips traditional roles, openly voicing what she wants while inviting her partner to do the same. It is less about anger and more about a fiery, mutual attraction that sparks when both sides meet at full power. Press play, and “Rabiosa” becomes your soundtrack for shedding inhibitions, embracing passion, and dancing until you catch that contagious, fearless vibe.

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