Waka Waka
Shakira / 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 song 'Waka Waka' is originally sung by Shakira in collaboration with Freshlyground. The song was made for the FIFA World Cup 2010 and later gained massive popularity all around the world. The lyrical theme of the song is about winning and overcoming challenges. In the first verse, the singer encourages someone who is fighting a battle to pick themselves up and get back in the game. The songwriter wants to remind people that we are all fighting our own battles hence, one should never give up. As the song progresses, the chorus has a Zangalewa phrase which means ‘who invented that’. The phrase is taken from a Cameroonian soldiers' chant, which originated in the late 1980s, encouraging them to work harder. It conveys that African people are hardworking and can achieve anything if they put their mind to it.
The song further talks about how people are watching and raising expectations, and it is one's time to shine, and one should not hesitate. The phrase ‘Tsamina mina' is a Congolese term which means ‘Come come together.’ The phrase portrays a sense of uniting people and spreading positive energy. The similarities between the phrase 'Tsamina mina' and the sound that a whistle makes while calling someone to gather make the song catchy and easy to move to. The last verse of the song reminds people of their roots, which means that no matter where someone is from, they are all Africans at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a good soldier
You're strong and resilient
Choosing your battles
You know which fights to pick
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
When you fall, you get back up and try again
You're on the front line
You're at the forefront of change
Everyone's watching
The world is paying attention
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
This is a critical moment and we're nearing the end
The pressure is on
You can feel the weight of expectations
You feel it
The pressure is real
But you've got it all
You have the skills and ability to succeed
Believe it
Have faith in yourself
When you fall get up oh oh
Don't dwell on failure, get back up
And if you fall get up eh eh
Keep pushing forward, even when it's difficult
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come, come, enjoy it
'Cause this is Africa
This is our home and we take pride in it
Tsamina mina eh eh
Come, come
Waka waka eh eh
Do it, do it
This time for Africa
We're doing this for our continent
Listen to your God
Trust in yourself and your beliefs
This is our motto
This is how we live our lives
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
Don't wait for others, seize the moment and give it your all
People are raising
Expectations are increasing
Their expectations
People are expecting big things from you
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
This is your time to shine, give it your all without hesitation
Today's your day
This is your time to make an impact
I feel it
There's something special happening here
You paved the way
You have the potential to be a trailblazer
If you get down get up oh oh
When you're feeling low, don't let it hold you down
When you get down get up eh eh
Keep pushing forward, even when it's tough
Anawa aa
Ame la mejole biggi biggi mubbo wa A to Z
We're all different, from A to Z, but we're all connected
Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
From East to West, we share a common humanity
Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
Let's dance together, with joy and unity
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
Celebrate your heritage and your culture, because it is unique and beautiful
Django eh eh
This time for Africa
We're doing this for our continent
We're all Africa
We're all connected and proud of our heritage
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
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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
@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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