Wavin' Flag
David Guetta Lyrics


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When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Oh

Born to a throne, stronger than Rome
But violent prone, poor people zone
But it's my home, all I have known
Where I got grown, streets we would roam
Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Among the hardest survival
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
Except no defeat, surrender, retreat

So we struggling, fighting to eat and
We wondering when we'll be free
So we patiently we wait, for that fateful day
It's not far away, but for now we say

When I get older, I will be stronger
I'll make it better, struggle no longer
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Oh

So many wars (wars), settling scores (scores)
Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
And in the situation, when there's no compensation
They got no occupation, no buy no medication
See its a combination, of no education
We can never get it say, tomorrow's generation
'Cause they can't control us, no they can't hold us down
We gonna pick it up, even though we all struggling
Fighting to eat
And we wondering
When we'll be free
So we patiently (wait) for that faithful day (go)
It's not far away, but for now we say

When I get older, I will be stronger
I'll make it better, struggle no longer
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag

Oh oh oh oh
And everybody will be singing it
And you and I will be singing it
And we all will be singing it
Oh oh oh

When I get older
I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag

Yeah
Oh oh oh oh
Just like a waving flag
Just like a waving flag




Just like a waving flag
Just like a waving flag

Overall Meaning

The song "Wavin' Flag" by David Guetta is a powerful anthem that speaks to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, particularly in the face of adversity. The lyrics convey a message of hope, strength, and the pursuit of freedom.


The opening lines, "When I get older, I will be stronger, they'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag," emphasize the idea that with time and perseverance, one can overcome obstacles and become a symbol of freedom and strength. The waving flag serves as a metaphor for the triumph of the human spirit.


The next verse delves into the struggles faced by the singer and his community. They come from a place where poverty and violence prevail, but despite the hardships, they consider it their home. The lyrics acknowledge the darkness and harshness of their reality while highlighting their resilience and unwillingness to give in to defeat.


The chorus repeats the belief that with time, the singer will become stronger and make their situation better. They aim for a future without struggle and hope to be known as a symbol of freedom, just like a waving flag.


The second verse sheds light on the impact of wars, broken promises, and lack of opportunities that contribute to poverty and despair. The lyrics portray a generation longing for change, waiting patiently for a day when they can truly be free. They refuse to be controlled or held down, instead choosing to uplift themselves and strive for a better tomorrow.


The repeated chanting of "Oh oh oh oh" towards the end adds to the anthemic quality of the song, inviting listeners to join in and become part of the united front striving for freedom and liberation.


Overall, "Wavin' Flag" is a poignant anthem that calls for unity, resilience, and the pursuit of a better future. It encourages listeners to believe in their own strength and power to bring about positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

When I get older, I will be stronger
As I grow older, I will become more resilient and powerful


They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
I will represent freedom and liberation, like a flag blowing in the wind


So wave your flag
Raise your symbol of unity and pride


Now wave your flag
Continue to display your symbol of unity and pride


Oh


Born to a throne, stronger than Rome
Born into greatness and power, surpassing even the strength of Rome


But violent prone, poor people zone
However, the area I come from is known for its violence and poverty


But it's my home, all I have known
Nevertheless, this place is my home and all I've ever known


Where I got grown, streets we would roam
This is where I grew up, exploring the streets with my friends


Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Emerging from a difficult and challenging environment, I have come a long way


Among the hardest survival
Enduring the toughest circumstances just to survive


Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
The streets teach us valuable lessons, often showing the harsh reality


Except no defeat, surrender, retreat
We refuse to accept defeat, surrender, or retreat from our struggles


So we struggling, fighting to eat
We are facing constant struggles and fighting for our basic needs


And we wondering when we'll be free
We ponder when we will finally be liberated and experience true freedom


So we patiently we wait, for that fateful day
Therefore, we wait with patience for the significant day of change


It's not far away, but for now we say
Although it may not be distant, at present, we express


So many wars (wars), settling scores (scores)
Numerous conflicts causing harm and seeking revenge


Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
Making empty promises while leaving us impoverished


And in the situation, when there's no compensation
In circumstances where there is no reparation or reward


They got no occupation, no buy no medication
They have no employment and cannot afford necessary medication


See its a combination, of no education
It is a result of lacking education and opportunities


We can never get it say, tomorrow's generation
We cannot secure a stable future for the next generation


'Cause they can't control us, no they can't hold us down
Because they cannot manipulate or suppress us


We gonna pick it up, even though we all struggling
We will persevere, despite the ongoing difficulties we face


Fighting to eat and we wondering
Struggling for food while still questioning


When we'll be free
When we will finally obtain our freedom


Oh oh oh oh


And everybody will be singing it
Everyone will join in singing this anthem


And you and I will be singing it
You and I will also be proudly singing this anthem


And we all will be singing it
In unity, we will all raise our voices and sing this anthem


When I get older
In the future, as I mature


I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will possess even greater strength and resilience


I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will become even more powerful and determined


I will be stronger
I will develop an unwavering strength


Yeah


Just like a waving flag
Similar to a flag blowing in the wind


Just like a waving flag
Much like the vibrant motion of a flag


Just like a waving flag
Symbolic of unity and freedom, just like a flag


Just like a waving flag
Resembling the uplifting symbol of a flag in motion




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keinan Abdi Warsame, Nick L Wall Van De, Philip Martin Ii Lawrence, Peter Gene Hernandez, Jean Guillaume Daval, Will Adams, Pierre David Guetta

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@ApurboBaidya

When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Ohohoh

Born to a throne, stronger than Rome
But violent prone, poor people zone
But it's my home, all I have known
Where I got grown, streets we would roam
Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Among the hardest survival
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
Except no defeat, surrender, retreat

So we struggling, fighting to eat and
We wondering when we'll be free
So we patiently we wait, for that fateful day
It's not far away, but for now we say

When I get older, I will be stronger
I'll make it better, struggle no longer
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Ohohoh

So many wars (wars), settling scores (scores)
Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
And in the situation, when there's no compensation
They got no occupation, no buy no medication
See its a combination, of no education
We can never get it say, tomorrow's generation
Cause they can't control us, no they can't hold us down
We gonna pick it up, even though we all struggling
Fighting to eat
And we wondering
When we'll be free
So we patiently wait, for that faithful day go
It's not far away, but for now we say

When I get older, I will be stronger
I'll make it better, struggle no longer
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Ohohoh

Ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh ohhhh
And everybody will be singing it
Ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh ohhhh
And you and I will be singing it
Ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh ohhhh
And we all will be singing it
Ohhh ohh ohh

When I get older
I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a waving flag
So wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag
Now wave your flag

Yeah
Ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh
Just like a waying flag
Ohhhh ohhhh
Just like a waying flag
Ohhhh ohhhh
Just like a waying flag
Ohhhh ohhhh
Just like a waying flag



@Anhdodes

[Hook 1: K'naan]
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
So waive your flag, now waive your flag
Now waive your flag, oh

[Verse 1: K'naan]
Born to a throne, stronger than Rome
A violent prone, poor people zone
But it's my home, all I have known
Where I got grown, streets we would roam
Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Among the hardest survival
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
Accept no defeat, surrender, retreat
So we struggling, fighting to eat
And we wondering when we'll be free
So we patiently wait for that fateful day
It's not far away, but for now we say

[Hook 2: K'naan]
When I get older, I will be stronger
I'll make it better, struggle on my own but
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
So waive your flag, now waive your flag
Now waive your flag, now waive your flag
Now waive your flag, now waive your flag
Now waive your flag, oh!


[Verse 2: will.i.am & K'naan]
[K'naan (will.i.am)]
So many wars (wars), settling scores (scores)
Bringing us promises, leaving us poor
[will.i.am (K'naan)]
And in an situation, when it's a compensation
They got no occupation, to buy no medication
See it's a combination, of no education
But we gonna never [?] and say tomorrows generation
Cause they control us, no they can't hold us down
We gonna pick it up even though we all struggling, (fighting to eat)
And we wondering, (when we'll be free)
[K'naan (will.i.am)]
So we patiently wait (wait) for that faithful day (Go!)
It's not far away but for now we say

[Hook 3: K'naan (will.i.am)]
When I get older, I will be stronger
I'll make it better, struggle on my own but
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
So waive your flag (yeah), now waive your flag (yeah)
Now waive your flag (yeah), now waive your flag

[K'naan (& will.i.am)]
Now waive (your flag), now waive your flag
Now (waive your flag), oh!


[Bridge: K'naan]
Oooooh! Oooooh! Oooooh! Oooooh!
And everyone will be singing it
(Oooooh!)
And you and I will be singing it
(Oooooh!)
And we all we be singing it
Oooooh! Ooooooooh!

[Hook 4: K'naan (& will.i.am)]
When I get older, I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger, stronger, stronger
I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
So waive your flag, now waive your flag
Now waive your flag, now waive your flag
Now (waive your flag), now waive your flag
Now (waive your flag, yeah)

[Outro]
(Oooh!, Oooh!)
Just like a wavin' flag
(Oooh!, Oooh!)
Just like a wavin' flag
(Oooh!, Oooh!)
Just like a wavin' flag
(Oooh!, Oooh!)
Just like a wavin' flag



@kabdullahi1582

born to a throne
stronger than rome
but violent prone
poor people zone
but its my home
all i have known
where i got grown
streets we would roam
out of the darkness
i came the farthest
among the hardest survive
learn form these streets
it can be bleak
accept no defeet
surrender retreat
(so we struggling)
fighting to eat
(and we wondering)
when we will be free
so we patiently wait
for that faithful day
its not far away
but for now we say
when i get older
i will be stronger
they'll call me freedom
just like a wavin flag



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@ShivamBaunthiyal

I was 15 when I first heard this song..and now I'm 26....and still this song gives me a goosebumps

@vishalmohan1995

same here 😍

@user-mx1kk3qr9o

I was 17😭

@ABHINAYPaul

Same here😭

@ranurinjani

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@explorervikas7707

Same here

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@loewanz

I'am 40 years old,It's 2021 and this song remind me about my family when we live in a very poor conditions...We're now getting better day by day...Keep struggling my friend,God With Us =)

@abzinhoo

Nice

@akif2476

nice :)

@juancardoso999

nice🎉

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