Beginning with the release of Jika Jika in 2003 Freshlyground have carved out a massive following both in South Africa and around the world. Their music - a fusion of rock, jazz and Afro-pop – has proven time and time again to be a favourite amongst all audiences from young children to their grandparents. The skill and joy with which it is delivered have made them perpetual crossover favourites.
Nomvula, their multi-platinum 2004 release, broke new ground for South African pop acts. Its first single - Doo Be Doo - was the most played song in South Africa in 2005. With four hit singles following it, Nomvula propelled the band to heights few reach. It has taken them to stages and festivals around Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. With 2007’s Ma Cheri the band cemented their status as one of the finest acts to have ever come out of Southern Africa. They have won numerous awards including 4 South African Music Awards, 4 Metro FM Awards and an MTV Europe Music Award for "Best African Act" -a first for any SA musician-.
Freshlyground have not forgotten their roots in the gritty reality of Sub-Saharan Africa where so many suffer. They have been supporters of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation since playing a fund raising concert for the Foundation in 2005.
Freshlyground recorded their fourth studio album, Radio Africa, and it was released in South Africa May 2010. During the course of that year they toured extensively throughout South Africa as well as Europe, the US and Asia.
Expect “the most important South African act of the 21st century” to continue winning the hearts of fans and packing venues all over the world.
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Waka Waka
Freshlyground Lyrics
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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
But you've got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up oh oh
And if you fall 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
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
The lyrics of Freshlyground's song Waka Waka revolve around courage, determination, and hope as one goes through the challenges of life. The opening stanza affirms how the person addressed is a good soldier, who has learned to select their battles, dust off themselves if they fall, and get back on their feet. They are at the forefront of attention, and the situation they face is serious, yet they have the capacity to overcome it. The next stanza acknowledges the pressure that comes with such moments, but also reassures that the strength to conquer exists within.
The chorus of the song, which includes the words "Tsamina mina zangalewa" that roughly translate to "we come together" in Swahili, emphasizes the pride of the African heritage of the artists and their community. It denotes the spirit of determination that characterizes both individual and collective struggles. The lines that follow are a call to action, encouraging the person not to wait any longer, as the moment to shine has arrived. The third stanza amplifies the message of the chorus, reminding that even when one is facing high expectations, they should not hesitate but move forward and blaze a trail.
The song's lyrics are filled with positivity, encouragement, and praise for the resilience and strength that one can show in difficult times. At the same time, they are also a reminder of the significance of individual and collective pride, and unity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a good soldier
You're strong and capable
Choosing your battles
You're smart and strategic
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
If you get knocked down, dust yourself off and keep going
You're on the front line
You're in a critical and visible position
Everyone's watching
All eyes are on you
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The situation is becoming more intense and we're not done yet
The pressure is on
There's a lot of stress and expectations
You feel it
You're aware of the pressure
But you've got it all
You have what it takes to succeed
Believe it
Have faith in yourself
When you fall get up oh oh
When you fail, get back up
And if you fall get up eh eh
Even if you fall, don't give up
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come on let's go, add energy
'Cause this is Africa
This is where we are and who we are
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Let's keep going, keep pushing
This time for Africa
This is our moment, our time to shine
Listen to your God
Listen to your inner voice
This is our motto
This is what we believe and stand for
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
This is your moment, don't hesitate, go for it all
People are raising
Expectations are high
Their expectations
People are counting on you
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
This is your chance to prove yourself, don't hold back
Today's your day
This is your day to shine
I feel it
I believe in you and your potential
You paved the way
You've worked hard to be where you are, and you deserve it
If you get down get up oh oh
If you feel defeated, don't stay down
Tsamina mina anawa aa
Come on, let's get this done
Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
From the best to the less fortunate, we are all in this together
Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
From one end of the continent to the other, we're all in this struggle
Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
Let's continue to move forward and not give up
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
Let's work together to overcome the challenges we face because we are Africans
Tsamina mina anawa a a
Come on, let's get this done
Django eh eh
Come on, let's keep going
This time for Africa
This is our time to shine
We're all Africa
We all share common experiences, struggles, and aspirations
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emile Kojide, John Hill, Eugene Victor Doo Belley, Jean Ze Bella, Shakira Mebarak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@apitkentangtv8734
You're a good soldier
Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
Get 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's on
You feel it
But you got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up, oh oh
If you fall 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 hesitation
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 a a
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
[Zolani:]
Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
Asi tsu zala mejole biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
Bathi waka waka ma eh eh waka waka ma eh eh
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa...
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
@parkbinna1997
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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 are getting closer
This isn't over
The pressure's on, you feel it
But you got it all, believe it
When you fall, get up, oh oh
And if you fall, 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 ah ah
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Awela majoni biggie biggie mamma one A to zet
Bathi tsu zala majoni biggie biggie mamma from East to West
Batsi, waka waka ma, eh eh
Waka waka ma, eh eh
Zonke zizwe mazi buye
'Cause this is Africa
Tsamina mina, anawa ah ah
Tsamina mina
Tsamina mina, anawa ah ah
Tsamina mina, eh eh
Waka waka, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, ah ah
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 ah ah
Django, eh eh
Django, eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa ah ah
This time for Africa
This time for Africa
We're all Africa
We're all Africa
Love your self 💜
@user-oi2bh1px3u
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 fall get up oh oh
And if you fall get up oh oh
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,
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
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@nicolehasselmolinapizana2327
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's on
You feel it
But you got it all
Believe it
When you fall, get up, oh, oh
If you fall, 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, ah, ah
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa
Awabuye lamajoni, ipikipiki mama
Wa A to Z
Bathi susa lamajoni, ipikipiki mama
From East to West
Bathi waka waka ma, eh, eh
Waka waka ma, eh, eh
Zonk' izizwe mazibuye
'Cause this is Africa
(Tsamina mina)
(Anawa, ah, ah)
(Tsamina mina)
(Tsamina mina)
(Anawa, ah, ah)
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, ah, ah
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
@MegaGames80
10 Years later, if you’re watching this you’re a legend come back again.
@seemamukherjee1918
Seriously
@orient5280
Wow
@vsevolodshabert4877
Welcome to the club
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@YourGurlCE
Your love for Africa even though you're Colombian is beautiful. Keep shining Shakira. May God bless you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
@mariobirtic2021
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@YourGurlCE
@@mariobirtic2021 huh?
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