Her success was further solidified with the Spanish albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005), Sale el Sol (2010) and El Dorado (2017), all of which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and were certified diamond (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America. Meanwhile, her English albums Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009) and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide. She served as a coach on two seasons of the American singing competition television series The Voice (2013–2014).
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Forbes Colombia reported that as of 2018, she is the top-selling female Latin artist of all time. She is credited with opening the doors of the international market for other Latin artists. She has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards, twenty-one Guinness World Records and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named the Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade by Billboard twice (2000s and 2010s). For her philanthropic work with her Barefoot Foundation and her contributions to music she received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards in 2011. She was appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the US in 2011, and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government in 2012.
Waka Waka
Shakira Lyrics
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Va a comenzar la única justa de la batallas
No duele el golpe, no existe el miedo
Quítate el polvo, ponte de pie y vuelves al ruedo
Y la presión se siente
Espera en ti, tu gente
Ahora vamos por todo
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es África
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es África
Oye a tu Dios
Y no estarás solo
Llegas aquí para brillar
Lo tienes todo
La hora se acerca
Es el momento
Vas a ganar cada batalla
Ya lo presiento
Hay que empezar de cero
Para tocar el cielo
Ahora vamos por todo
Y todos vamos por ellos
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es África
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
Porque esto es África
Tsamina mina
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Porque esto es África
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
Porque esto es África
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa a a
Porque esto es África
Porque esto es África
We are all Africa
We are all Africa
The lyrics to Shakira’s song Waka Waka convey the message of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity. The song expresses the idea that it’s time to break down the walls of fear and uncertainty and embrace the challenges of life head-on. The lyrics encourage listeners to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and get back in the ring to fight for what they believe in. The song acknowledges the pressure that comes with fighting for a just cause, but it also encourages people to trust in their abilities and their support system to help them succeed.
The chorus of the song incorporates the phrase “Tsamina mina zangalewa” which is derived from the Cameroonian song “Zangaléwa”. Shakira adds her own spin to the phrase, turning it into a chant that encourages people to rally together and tap into the roots of their identity. The song incorporates an African rhythm and features lyrics in multiple languages including Spanish, English, and the aforementioned Cameroonian phrase. This diversity of language and culture unites people from all over the world and highlights the power of music to bring people together.
Overall, the lyrics to the song are a rallying cry for people to embrace their inner strength and fight for what they believe in. The incorporation of African influences and languages touches on the idea that, ultimately, we are all connected and share a common humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Llegó el momento, caen las murallas
The moment has arrived, barriers are falling
Va a comenzar la única justa de la batallas
The only fair battle is about to start
No duele el golpe, no existe el miedo
The hit doesn't hurt, fear doesn't exist
Quítate el polvo, ponte de pie y vuelves al ruedo
Dust yourself off, stand up and get back in the ring
Y la presión se siente
And pressure is felt
Espera en ti, tu gente
Your people believe in you
Ahora vamos por todo
Now we go for everything
Y te acompaña la suerte
And luck accompanies you
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come on, let's go!
Porque esto es África
Because this is Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Come on, let's go, yeah yeah
Waka waka eh eh
Do it, do it, yeah yeah
Oye a tu Dios
Listen to your God
Y no estarás solo
And you won't be alone
Llegas aquí para brillar
You are here to shine
Lo tienes todo
You have everything
La hora se acerca
The time is coming
Es el momento
It's the moment
Vas a ganar cada batalla
You are going to win every battle
Ya lo presiento
I already sense it
Hay que empezar de cero
We have to start from scratch
Para tocar el cielo
To touch the sky
Y todos vamos por ellos
And we are all going for them
Anawa a a
We are one
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come on, let's go!
Tsamina mina
Come on, let's go!
Porque esto es África
Because this is Africa
Anawa a a
We are one
Porque esto es África
Because this is Africa
We are all Africa
We are all Africa
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL, JOHN HILL, JORGE DREXLER, EMILE KOJIDE, EUGENE VICTOR DOO BELLEY, JEAN ZE BELLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@THRKygo
2010: People hear this song
2020: People check the views
@alfiejones4104
Tropical House Radio tm
@nickyrblx5156
Yea true
@shameershami1730
I love shakira
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Yaaaaa😂
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Yess hahah
@kimvictoria1418
I’m so proud why?
After 11 years, lina the comments section is still fresher than a supermarket fruittam
@neerajshukla2756
Why r u proud? Have u composed this song ??
@twiceachuuu1473
@@neerajshukla2756 this song is for YOUR song made for OUR country we're allowed to be proud
@andygonzalezdelacruz7992
Because this is a legendary video