[MarkWaldorf]

Originally Posted by Zee

Example of Shakira's lyrical abilities:

So I find a reason to shave my legs
Each single morning
So I count on someone on
Friday nights to take me dancing
And then to church on Sundays
To plant more dreams
And someday think of kids
Or maybe just to save a little money

You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun

In the world full of strangers
You're the one I know


Example of Britney Spears lyrics:

1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I'm caught in between
Countin'
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin' down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin'





Britney Spears is a prime example of someone who gets by on looks; lyrics like that are meaningless, the image is all that matters. There's no way Shakira comes under that heading.

...considering Britney didn't even write that song? Britney has always been a ballad writer and I'm sure many people who aren't die hard fans would agree Everytime is one of her best singles - and she wrote that. It was also from the period when she was Grammy nominated (and won) so I doubt many people find her songwriting meaningless.