Lyrics to Waka Waka “Time for Africa” by Shakira

Posted on April 23, 2010 under ,

A few days ago we reported that ”Time for Africa” a song by Shakira and Freshlyground had been chosen as the FIFA 2010 Official World Cup song. For those who would like to familiarise yourself with the lyrics, please see below. Shakira anf Freshlyground, a South African band, will be performing this song at the World Cup opening ceremony. Other artists due to perform at the ceremony include Alicia Keys, Black Eye Peas, and Angelique Kidjo. Thier full profiles can be found here: Music Performers at the 2010 South Africa World Cup. The original of this song, by Zangalewa – Zaminamina -  was incredibly popular across Africa. The other World Cup Anthem is R Kelly’s Sign of a Victory


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

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 feel it

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 aa

Tsamina mina eh, eh

Waka waka eh, eh

Tsamina mina zangalewa

This time for Africa