Waka Waka
shakira and 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 first verse of Shakira and Freshlyground's song "Waka Waka" speaks directly to the courage and determination required of someone in a leadership position. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep fighting, no matter what battles they face. The song acknowledges that there is pressure and the possibility of failure, but in the chorus, we hear the refrain "Tsamina mina zangalewa / 'Cause this is Africa," a phrase which has been translated to mean "come on, let's go" or "we're moving forward." The chorus encourages us to embrace African spirit; a spirit that recognizes struggle, but that ultimately enjoys life and celebrates perseverance. The lyrics emphasize that every person has their own moment to shine, and they should take advantage of that moment, no matter the expectations of others.
The second verse encourages the listener to listen to their inner voice and follow their own path, regardless of the opinions of others. The lyrics emphasize that it's time to be confident and bold, to trust oneself, and to feed the expectations of fans and supporters. In essence, "Waka Waka" is a motivational anthem that encourages people to push through adversity and to make the most of their opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a good soldier
You have the strength and resilience of a soldier in fighting your personal battles
Choosing your battles
You're careful with what you take on, aware of your capabilities and limitations
Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and back in the saddle
When you face setbacks, you get back on your feet and continue forward
You're on the front line
You're at the forefront of what you believe in
Everyone's watching
People are observing, waiting for you to prove what you're capable of
You know it's serious we're getting closer, this isn't over
The situation is dire, we're advancing towards a critical point in the fight, and you should not give up
The pressure is on
There are expectations and stakes riding on your actions
You feel it
You're aware of the burden and responsibility
But you've got it all
You have everything you need to succeed
Believe it
Have faith in yourself and your abilities
When you fall get up oh oh
Don't give up when you experience setbacks, get up and continue moving forward
And if you fall get up eh eh
Even if you experience multiple setbacks, keep getting up
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Come on, let's go!
'Cause this is Africa
Emphasizing the strength and resilience of Africa and the importance of fighting for its success
This time for Africa
This is a pivotal moment for Africa, and it's time to take action
Listen to your God
Follow your inner voice, do what you believe is right
This is our motto
This is how we live our lives and approach our goals
Your time to shine don't wait in line y vamos por todo
This is your moment to shine, and you should go for it with everything you have
People are raising
People are expecting more from you
Their expectations
They have hopes and predictions of what you can accomplish
Go on and feed them this is your moment no hesitations
Give it your all, this is what you've been working towards, don't hold back
Today's your day
This is the day you've been working for, seize the opportunity
I feel it
There's a sense of assurance and excitement
You paved the way
You've worked hard to create a path towards success, and it's time to walk on it
If you get down get up oh oh
If something holds you back, don't give up, keep going
When you get down get up eh eh
Even if things repeatedly don't work out, keep getting back up
Anawa aa
We stand together
Asi tsu zala makyuni biggi biggi mubbo from East to West
People from all over Africa come together to fight and succeed
Asi waga waga ma eh eh waga waga ma eh eh
Swing, swing forward and never look back
Tendency suna tsibuye 'cause this is Africa (Africa, Africa Africa)
This is the African way, and we should always follow it
Tsamina mina
Come on, let's go!
This time for Africa
Emphasizes the strength and resilience of Africa and the importance of fighting for its success
Django eh eh
Expresses freedom and determination
We're all Africa
We all contribute to the strength, resilience, and success of Africa
Lyrics © 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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