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Timor

Shakira

Timor, Timor

Yale, Yale

East Timor, Timor

Timor, Timor

Timor, Timor

Going on and on and on and on

This is going on and on and on and on now

Said it once and say it twice

I want to save your time

Safety, safety

It's alright, it's alright

'Cause the system never fails

The good guys are in power

And the bad guys are in jail

It's alright, it's alright

Just as long as we can vote

We live in democracy

And that's what we promote

Isn't it? Isn't it?

Oooh...

Isn't it? Isn't it?

Oooh...

It's alright, it's alright

At least there's half the truth

Hearing what we want's

The secret of eternal youth

It's alright, it's alright,

The planet's split in three

'Cause I'll keep on selling records

And you've got your MTV

If we forget about 'em

Don't worry

If they forget about us

Then hurry

How about the people who don't matter anymore?

East Timor

Timor, Timor

Ooh

Ah, ah, ah, ah

Ah, ah, ah, ah

It's alright, it's alright

We'll show all on TV

So we won't really know it

Just by watching ??

It's alright, it's alright

For a flag we die or kill

As long as we don't know it

Do it just to pay the bills

If we forget about 'em

Don't worry

If they forget about us

Then hurry

How about the people who don't matter anymore?

If we forget about 'em

Don't worry

If they forget about us

Then hurry

How about the people who don't matter anymore?

East Timor

Timor, Timor

Let's keep telling the world it's sunny

The risk of hides to make them bother

Now don't you find that funny?

If we forget about 'em

If they forget about us

Then hurry

How about those people who don't matter anymore?

If we forget about 'em

Don't worry

If they forget about us

Then hurry

How about those people who don't matter anymore?

East Timor

Timor, Timor

East Timor

Timor, Timor

East Timor

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Shakira's song 'Timor' is a powerful commentary on global political and social issues. The lyrics address themes of inequality, exploitation, and the impact of globalization on developing countries. Shakira uses the example of Timor (East Timor) to highlight the struggles faced by nations that have been affected by colonialism, conflict, and economic disparity. Key poignant moments in the song include references to the media's portrayal of these issues and the complacency of those in power. The song urges listeners to recognize and act against these injustices, making it a compelling call for social awareness and change.

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