Waka Waka
Shakira/Freshly Ground 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
In the song Waka Waka, Shakira and Freshly Ground celebrate the spirit of Africa, encouraging people to be brave and keep fighting for their goals. The opening lines emphasize the importance of being a good soldier and choosing battles wisely, implying the need for strategy and determination in life. The lyrics draw inspiration from the intensity of being on the front line and the need to keep going despite the odds. The chorus chants "Tsamina mina zangalewa", a Swahili phrase meaning "whoever tries to stop us", to convey the message of resilience and strength.
The song also highlights the role of faith and spirituality in people's lives, as evidenced by the line "Listen to your God, this is our motto". The verses describe how people's expectations are rising, and they should seize the moment to shine and show their potential. The bridge urges people not to give up even when they fall, and the repeated line "This time for Africa" reinforces the theme of unity and pride in the African identity.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a good soldier
You are a strong fighter
Choosing your battles
You are smart and selective with what you fight for
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
If you get knocked down, get up and keep fighting
You're on the front line
You are leading the charge
Everyone's watching
All eyes are on you
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The situation is intense and we are approaching the end, but it is not finished yet
The pressure is on
There is a lot at stake and tension is high
You feel it
You are aware of the pressure
But you've got it all
You are capable of handling the situation
Believe it
Have confidence in yourself
When you fall get up oh oh
If you stumble, get back up
And if you fall get up eh eh
Even if you fall down, get right back up
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come together, it is time
'Cause this is Africa
This is a call to unite and celebrate being African
This time for Africa
In this moment we come together as Africa
Listen to your God
Trust in your faith
This is our motto
This is what we believe in and live by
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
It's your moment to step up and seize the opportunity
People are raising
Expectations are high
Their expectations
Others believe in you to succeed
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
You have the chance to exceed their expectations, so do not hold back
Today's your day
This is your time to shine
I feel it
There is a sense of destiny
You paved the way
You have worked hard to get here and increased the chances of success
If you get down get up oh oh
When you are feeling defeated, find strength to pick yourself up again
Tsamina mina eh eh
Come together, it is time
Waka waka eh eh
This is the way we move forward
Anawa aa
Let's go
Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
People from all over Africa, from the East to the West, come together
Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
This is how we move, step by step
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
Let's all come together and show the world what Africa is made of
We're all Africa
We are all part of this continent and should work together to succeed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN HILL, EMILE KOJIDIE, JEAN PAUL ZE BELL, EUGENE VICTOR DOOH BELLY, ZOLANI MAHOLA, SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL
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
Omg I never got over 5 likes!😱😱
@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
Oi565😂
@YourGurlCE
@@mariobirtic2021 huh?
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