Shakira Waka Waka:
What the heck does “Waka Waka” mean?
| Have you heard the Shakira Waka Waka song? It’s the new song for the FIFA World Cup, called Waka Waka.. This Time for Africa. Here, at AustinConcertTickets.net, we have the inside scoop on the background of this unique, catchy song! Plus Waka Waka video and lyrics. Shakira Tickets and Tour Dates |
Waka Waka song was originally released in 1986 as a tribute to African soldiers by a Cameroon band, Golden Sounds, under the names “Tsamina” or “Zangaléwa.” It is apparently still used as a marching song there.
In Shakira’s home country, Colombia, the song is known under the title, “The Military.” Why, then, was this song chosen for the World Cup in South Africa this year? Because of its origin and meaning, people tend to associate “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” with battle, just as soccer fans allover the world consider the matches individual battles fought by the teams to possibly emerge victorious and bring home the gold to their countries.
Some sources say that waka waka, in the Fang language, means “Do the job.” However, others have said that it means “shine, shine.” Nevertheless, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” has become one of Shakira’s most talked about songs. Some say that choosing this song goes against Shakira’s Latin-American roots. What do you think? Check out this upbeat, energizing song today..
Waka Waka LyricsYou’re a good soldier |
You’re on the frontline
Everyone’s watching
You know it’s serious
We’re getting closer
This isnt 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
Cuz this is Africa
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka Waka eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa aa
This time for Africa
Listen to your god
This is our motto
Your time to shine
Dont 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
Anawa aa
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
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