Waka Waka (Esto Es Africa) [K-Mix] Lyrics in English Shakira

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Waka Waka (Esto Es Africa) [K-Mix] by Shakira from Spanish to English.
The moment arrived, the walls fall
The only fair battle is going to begin
The blow doesn't hurt, fear doesn't exist
Shake off the dust, stand up and get back in the ring
And the pressure is felt
Your people wait for you
Now we go for everything
And luck goes with you
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Because this is Africa
Tsamina mina
Waka waka
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Because this is Africa
Listen to your God and you won't be alone
You came here to shine, you have it all
The hour is coming, it's the moment
You're going to win every battle, I already feel it
We have to start from zero
To touch the sky
Now we go for everything
And we all go for them
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Because this is Africa
Tsamina mina
Waka waka
Tsamina mina zangalewa
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Tsamina mina
Waka waka
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Because this is Africa
Tsamina mina
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Because this is Africa
Tsamina mina
Waka waka
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, a, a
Tsamina mina
Waka waka
Tsamina mina zangalewa
Because this is Africa
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Tsamina mina zangalewa
Anawa, a, a
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Tsamina mina zangalewa
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Because this is Africa
Because this is Africa
We're all Africa
We're all Africa
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SONG MEANING

Get ready to move! “Waka Waka (Esto Es Africa) [K-Mix]” is Shakira’s vibrant pep talk to the whole planet. Inspired by a Cameroonian soldiers’ chant and created for the 2010 World Cup, the song mixes Spanish, English, and African Fang phrases to remind us that the spirit of Africa beats in everyone’s chest. The lyrics shout out courage: knock down the walls, shake off the dust, stand tall, and jump back into the ring. Every line pushes you to trust your talent, feel your community’s support, and believe that victory is within reach.

At the same time, the chorus “Tsamina mina zangalewa… porque esto es África” celebrates unity and shared roots. By repeating We’re all Africa, Shakira links every listener to the continent’s energy, rhythm, and resilience. The message is clear – when the pressure rises, listen to your heart, start fresh if you must, and face each challenge like the most important match of your life. This is more than a football anthem; it’s an invitation to dance, dream, and win together.

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