La La La (Brasil 2014)/Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) Medley [El Dorado World Tour] Lyrics in English Shakira

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song La La La (Brasil 2014)/Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) Medley [El Dorado World Tour] by Shakira from Portuguese to English.
This ball will roll
The world's a green carpet
When the ball gets there
Heart's in the net, in the net, in the net
Hello, hello
La la la la la
I dare you
Let go
You have arrived
It's the place
No more doubts
The time is coming
Feel how the planet's
Become one
Beats like a drum
Destiny's calling
Germans, Colombians
Spanish and French
Off the bench
You gotta own it
Down here we play
Like we dance
It's Brazil
And now you know it
Is it true that you want it
Then act like you mean it
With everyone watching
It's truth or dare
Can you feel it
La la la la la
I dare you
La la la la la
Stronger
La la la la la
I dare you
Why am I sweating so much?
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
And you got it all, believe it
When you fall, get up
And if you fall, get up
Samina mina zangalewa
It's time for Africa
Samina mina
Waka waka
Samina mina zangalwa
This time for Africa
Listen to your gut, this is our motto
Your time to shine
Don't wait in line
And let's go for it all
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
When you get down
Get up
Samina mina zangalwa
This time for Africa
Samina mina
Waka waka
Samina mina zangalwa
Anawaaa
Samina mina
Waka waka
Samina mina zangalwa
This time for Africa
Africa, Africa, America
'Cause this is Africa
Samina mina
Waka waka
Samina mina zangalwa
Anawaaa
Samina mina
Waka waka
Samina mina zangalwa
This time for Africa
Yango
Samina mina zangalwa
Anawaaa
Yango
Samina mina zangalwa
Anawaaa
This time for Africa
We're all Africa
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SONG MEANING

La La La / Waka Waka is Shakira’s sonic celebration of the FIFA World Cup, where the soccer pitch becomes a tapete verde and the whole planet turns into one giant dance floor. Switching between Portuguese, English, Spanish, and vibrant African chants, the song invites Germans, Colombians, Spanish, French, and everyone else to step off the bench and join the party. The pounding drumbeat mirrors a racing heartbeat, reminding listeners that destiny is calling every time the ball rolls and the crowd roars.

Beyond the carnival vibe, the medley is a motivational pep-talk. Shakira dares us to act like we mean it, to rise when we fall, and to shine in our moment under the spotlight. Whether you are on the field, in the stands, or just dancing in your room, the chorus shouts that today’s your day. It is a rallying cry for unity and resilience, declaring that when we play, dream, and sing together, “We’re all Africa.”

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