This time for Africa

You're a good soldier
Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
You're on the front line
Everyone's watching
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over

The pressure is on

You feel it
But you've got it all
Believe it

When you get down oh oh
And if you get up eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
'Cause this is Africa

Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

Listen to your God
This is our motto
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo

People are raising
Their expectations
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations

Today's your day
I feel it
You paved the way
Believe it

If you get down get up oh oh
When you get down get up eh eh

Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh

Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa aa

Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)

Tsamina mina, eh eh
Anawa a a
Tsamina mina, Anawa a a
Tsamina mina,
Tsamina mina, Anawa a a

Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa

Django eh eh
Django eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a

Django eh eh
Django eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a

This time for Africa
This time for Africa

We're all Africa
We're all Africa
We're all Africa

Overall Meaning

The song Waka Waka by the University of Rochester YellowJackets is a motivational song about resilience and courage. The lyric speaks about being a good soldier, choosing battles, and moving forward, no matter how difficult the situation may seem. The song encourages people to get up and keep going, even in tough times. The lyrics also highlight the importance of Africa and its culture, urging people to listen to their God, believe in themselves, and shine.

The song's chorus features repetitive, upbeat sounds, which gives the song an energetic and optimistic tone. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, making the song easy to connect with and understand. One interesting aspect of the song is the use of the phrase "Tsamina mina zangalewa," which is a Cameroonian phrase that means "come together and have fun." The phrase became popular after the song was released and is now known worldwide.

Line by Line Meaning

This time for Africa
This song is dedicated to the continent of Africa, as a celebration of its beauty

You're a good soldier
You are a determined individual who is ready to face any obstacle

Choosing your battles
You are selective about the challenges you face, knowing which ones require your effort and which ones aren't worth it

Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
When things get tough, you have to quickly recover and get back on track, trying again with renewed energy

You're on the front line
You're in the most prominent position, which means that you're ready to lead

Everyone's watching
All eyes are on you, making this an important moment

You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The situation is intense and requires your full attention and effort. The stakes are high, and the outcome isn't guaranteed yet.

The pressure is on
There's a lot riding on this moment, and you're feeling the weight of expectations

You feel it
Your emotions are heightened due to the pressure of the moment

But you've got it all
You have the skills, talent, and drive necessary to succeed

Believe it
Have confidence in yourself and your abilities

When you get down oh oh
When you feel overwhelmed, sad, or defeated

And if you get up eh eh
But if you rise again, filled with energy and readiness to try again

Tsamina mina zangalewa
Let's come together with great energy and enthusiasm

'Cause this is Africa
We're coming together and connecting with the high energy and spirit of Africa

Listen to your God
Follow your inner guidance and wisdom

This is our motto
This is our guiding principle

Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
It's your moment to show your best, don't hesitate, and give it your all

People are raising their expectations
People have high hopes and are expecting a lot from you

Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
Seize the moment and exceed their expectations, without any fear or doubt

Today's your day
This is the day that you've been looking forward to, and everything is ready for you to seize it

I feel it
I sense that you have the talent and drive to make the most of today's opportunities

You paved the way
You prepared well and are opening the way for others to follow you

Tsamina mina eh eh
Come together with high energy and enthusiasm

Waka waka eh eh
Move and dance with all your might

Anawa aa
Let's come together

Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
We'll take the best from A to Z

Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
In this way, we'll connect and come together from the East to the West

Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
Let's dance, dance and celebrate together

Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa, Africa)
Let's shine and showcase the best of Africa because this is our moment (our moment, our moment, our moment)

Django eh eh
Express yourself freely and confidently (using the name of a legendary jazz musician Django Reinhardt)

This time for Africa
We're celebrating and coming together with the high energy and spirit of Africa

We're all Africa
We're all connected and sharing in the beauty and power that Africa offers

Writer(s): Hill John Graham, Mebarak Ripol Shakira Isabel, Drexler Jorge Abner, Doo Belley Eugene Victor, Kojidie Emile, Ze Bella Jean

Contributed by Joseph P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.