Waka Waka
FreshlygroundShakira Lyrics


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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'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 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

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "Waka Waka" by Shakira and Freshlyground speaks about perseverance and resilience. The opening lines "You're a good soldier, choosing your battles" portray listeners as fighters, making sure they select the right fight before engaging themselves in it. The next part of the verse, "Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle," conveys motivation and encourages listeners not to give in to difficult situations. The following lines continue this theme, focusing on the idea that the pressure may weigh people down, but they have the capability to overcome it.


The pre-chorus highlights the significance of belief in oneself; it is essential when trying to achieve great things. The chorus begins with "Tsamina mina zangalewa, 'cause this is Africa," which encourages listeners to dance to the beat of Africa. It is a fusion of the Zangalewa and the chorus of the Cameroonian song "Zamina Mina." The chorus emphasizes a message of unity and celebrates the "Africanness" in everyone as it repeats the line "we're all Africa" several times.


The second verse focuses on the expectation people have from someone in the limelight to shine and take the lead. It encourages the listener to reach for success and take advantage of their moment, without any hesitation. Finally, the bridge further reinforces the idea of Africa's unity, emphasizing that everyone is from East to West, from A to Z.


Line by Line Meaning

You're a good soldier
You have the qualities of a soldier, strong and determined.


Choosing your battles
You know what battles to fight, and pick them wisely.


Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
When you fall, don't give up, get back up and keep going.


You're on the front line
You are in the forefront, leading the way for others to follow.


Everyone's watching
All eyes are on you, waiting to see what you will do.


You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The situation is critical, and we are nearing a solution, but it's not over yet.


The pressure is on
There is a lot of expectation and pressure on you to succeed.


You feel it
You are aware of the pressure and feel it intensely.


But you've got it all
You have what it takes to succeed, all the skills and abilities.


Believe it
Have faith in yourself and your abilities.


When you fall get up oh oh
Don't be discouraged by failure, get back up and try again.


And if you fall get up eh eh
Even if you fall multiple times, keep getting back up and striving for success.


Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come on, let's move and dance.


'Cause this is Africa
This is the beat and rhythm of Africa.


Tsamina mina eh eh
Come on, let's move and dance.


Waka waka eh eh
This is the sound of the African drumbeat.


This time for Africa
This is the moment for Africa to shine and showcase its unique culture and spirit.


Listen to your God
Pay attention to your instincts, they will guide you.


This is our motto
This is the phrase we live by and believe in.


Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
This is your chance to succeed, don't wait for anyone else or any other time, go for it all.


People are raising
People are looking up to you and elevating you.


Their expectations
They have high hopes and expectations for your success.


Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
Take advantage of this opportunity, showcase your talents without hesitation or fear.


Today's your day
This is your day to succeed and shine.


I feel it
There is a sense of confidence and energy that pervades the moment.


You paved the way
You have worked hard and created the path for others to follow.


If you get down get up oh oh
Don't let failure or setbacks keep you down, rise up and keep going.


Anawa aa
Let's come together and dance.


Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
The best of us, from A to Z, come together and unite.


Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
We come together from all parts of Africa, from East to West, in unity and celebration.


Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
The traditional African dance, waga waga, brings us together and fills us with joy.


Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
Come and dance with us because this is the rhythm and spirit of Africa.


Django eh eh
The beat of the African drum carries us forward.


This time for Africa
This is the time to celebrate our culture and traditions.


We're all Africa
We are connected through our shared heritage, history, and culture.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOOH VICTOR, EMILE KOJIDIE, GROUND FRESHLY, JOHN HILL, SHAKIRA ISABEL RIPOLL, ZE PAUL, ZOLANI MAHOLA

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@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



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Your love for Africa even though you're Colombian is beautiful. Keep shining Shakira. May God bless you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

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