Objection (Tango) Lyrics
It's not her fault that she's so irresistible
But all the damage she's caused isn't fixable
Every twenty seconds you repeat her name
But when it comes to me, you don't care
If I'm alive or dead, so
[Chorus]
Objection! I don't wanna be the exception
To get a bit of your attention
I love you for free and I'm not your mother
But you don't even bother
Objection! I'm tired of this triangle
Got dizzy dancing tango
I'm falling apart in your hands again
No way, I've got to get away
[Verse 2]
Next to her cheap silicone I look minimal
That's why in front of your eyes I'm invisible
But you've got to know small things also count
Better put your feet on the ground
And see what it's about, so
[Chorus]
Objection! I don't wanna be the exception
To get a bit of your attention
I love you for free and I'm not your mother
But you don't even bother
Objection! The angles of this triangle
Got dizzy dancing tango
I'm falling apart in your hands again
No way, no, no, no, no
I wish there was a chance for you and me
I wish you couldn't find a place to be
Away from here
This is pathetic and sardonic
It's sadistic and psychotic
Tango is not for three; was never meant to be
But you can try it, rehearse it or train like a horse
But don't you count on me
Oh, don't you count on me, boy
[Chorus]
Objection! I don't wanna be the exception
To get a bit of your attention
I love you for free and I'm not your mother
But you don't even bother
Objection! I'm tired of this triangle
Got dizzy dancing tango
I'm falling apart in your hands again
No way, I've got to get away
[Outro]
Get away, get away, get away
I'm falling apart in your hands again
Get away
I'm falling apart in your hands again
Get away, get away
About
“Objection (Tango)” is a song recorded by Shakira for her fifth studio album and first English-language album, Laundry Service. It was the first song Shakira wrote in English after being encouraged by American singer Gloria Estefan to record material in the language. She also produced the track along with Lester Mendez.
“Objection (Tango)” musically combines elements of pop rock and tango, and contains instrumentation from the bandoneón and guitar. Through the lyrics of the song, Shakira aims to end a love triangle she is a part of. The song was released as the third single from the album on 6 July 2002.
A Spanish version of the song, entitled “Te Aviso, Te Anuncio (Tango)”, was also recorded by the singer.
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On the 20th anniversary of the album’s release, Shakira tweeted:
Objection was the very first song I wrote in English, on a mattress in the bedroom of my Miami apartment, with a thesaurus in hand, when I could barely speak the language!
She also said,
I wanted to do a tango because at the time I was dating an Argentinian and was learning the dance and was immersed in the Argentine culture.
- 1.Objection (Tango)
- 4.Rules
- 5.The One
- 7.Fool
- 10.Que Me Quedes Tú
