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Every FIFA World Cup is not only about football. It is also about art, music, and people who create that art. Each tournament has its anthem and song as a symbol of nations’ unity and peace. Every time we listen to those songs, they take us back in time to some most spectacular matches and tournaments. Are you ready to get into our musical time machine? Benefit from the list of most popular FIFA World Cup anthems, official songs, and videos.
Shakira — Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) — World Cup 2010 song
FIFA World Cup 2010 brought so many surprises despite the heat and dry weather. Once again, La Furia Roja had no rivals. The Spanish team won the tournament. It appeared to be a huge present for Shakira from her boyfriend Gerard Pique for singing the FIFA in exchange for her WAKA WAKA song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRpeEdMmmQ0
Text of the song
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Live It Up — Nicky Jam feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi — World Cup 2018 song
“Live It Up” is an uplifting song by Nicky Jam featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi. From this moment, it will always be associated with the French glorious win in the FIFA 2018 Finals against Croatia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15BYnSr0P8
Text of the song
[Intro: Era Istrefi] Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh [Chorus: Nicky Jam] One life, live it up, ’cause we got one life One life, live it up, ’cause we got one life One life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice One life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice [Verse 1: Era Istrefi] Strength your numbers, is a force we can mix We raise our flags and put our pride on our back We feelin’ like a champion when we shine our light We got the power, make condition correct [Chorus: Era Istrefi] One life, live it up, ’cause you got one life One-one-one life, live it up, ’cause you got one life One-one-one life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice One-one-one life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice [Post-Chorus: Era Istrefi] Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh [Verse 2: Will Smith] One life, one dream One moment, one team One youth, lights high Thousand roadblocks, one shot One truth, no fears One flag, oh yeah We’ve been waiting for this all year Where y’all at? We’re right here [Verse 3: Nicky Jam] Ya empezó la rumba y estamos celebrando Todo el mundo que me levante la mano ‘Tamos vivos, hay que disfrutarlo Hoy nadie me detiene porque yo no sé parar, no, no [Chorus: Nicky Jam] One life, live it up, ’cause we got one life One life, live it up, ’cause we got one life One life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice One life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice [Post-Chorus: Era Istrefi] Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh [Bridge: Will Smith] For the love, I’m a rebel I’m coming from Every nation under the sun Elevating their favourite song when we hit and run You own it, you got it The whole world is watching So let’s get this pumping Where y’all at? We’re right here [Chorus: Nicky Jam] Only one life to live, got so much to give Fighting for the nation now, that is my gift Run like a champion and win like a king That’s my only goal, my everything Living up now, now [Post-Chorus: Era Istrefi & Nicky Jam] Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (living up now, now) Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (unity, ambition) Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (victory, celebration) Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (one love, one nation) Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (ay) [Outro: Era Istrefi, Nicky Jam & Will Smith] That’s freedom when you reach that goal That’s freedom when you reach that goal That’s freedom when you reach that goal That’s freedom when you reach that goal
We Are One (Ole Ola) — FIFA World Cup 2014
This song by Pitbull will always remind Brazilian fans about their team’s failure. FIFA 2014 in Brazil appeared to be an epic fail for entire Latin America. Argentina lost against Germany in the finals, while Brazil even failed to take third place in the match with the Netherlands losing 3–0. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGtWWb9emYI
Text of the song
[Hook: Pitbull] Put your flags up in the sky (put ’em in the sky) And then wave ’em side to side (side to side) Show the world where you’re from (show ’em where you’re from) Show the world we are one (one, love, life) Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola [Verse 1: Pitbull] When the going gets tough The tough keep going One love, one life, one world, one fight Whole world, one night, one place, Brazil Everybody put your flags in the sky and do what you feel [Bridge: Pitbull] It’s your world, my world, our world today And we invite the whole world, whole world to play It’s your world, my world, our world today And we invite the whole world, whole world to play Es mi mundo, tu mundo, el mundo de nosotros Invitamos a todo el mundo a jugar con nosotros
[Hook: Pitbull] Put your flags up in the sky (put ’em in the sky) And then wave ’em side to side (side to side) Show the world where you’re from (show ’em where you’re from) Show the world we are one (one, love, life) Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola [Pitbull] Jenni, dale! [Verse 2: Jennifer Lopez] One night, watch the world unite Two sides, one fight, and a million eyes Full heart’s gonna work so hard Shoot, fall, the stars, fists raised up towards the sky Tonight watch the world unite, world unite, world unite For the fight, fight, fight, one night, watch the world unite Two sides, one fight and a million eyes Hey, hey, hey, força, força come on sing with me Hey, hey, hey, allez, allez come shout it out with me Hey, hey, hey, come on now Hey, hey, hey, come on now Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
[Hook: Pitbull] Put your flags up in the sky (put ’em in the sky) And then wave ’em side to side (side to side) Show the world where you’re from (show ’em where you’re from) Show the world we are one (one, love, life) Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola [Pitbull] Cláudia Leitte, obrigado [Verse 3: Claudia Leitte] É meu, é seu Hoje é tudo nosso Quando eu chamo o mundo inteiro pra jogar é pra mostrar que eu posso Torcer, chorar, sorrir, gritar Não importa o resultado, vamos extravasar [Hook: Pitbull] Put your flags up in the sky (put ’em in the sky) And then wave ’em side to side (side to side) Show the world where you’re from (show ’em where you’re from) Show the world we are one (one, love, life) Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola Ole ole ole ola
Celebrate The Day — FIFA World Cup 2006
Although FIFA 2006 took place in Germany, its anthem sounds like traditional BOSSA NOVA vibes taking us to the sunny beaches of Sao Paolo. The tournament brought a bunch of sensational and memorable moments out of the box featuring the Italian team’s win in the finals and Zidane punching Materazzi and getting the red card. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1PUo0lpR18
Text of the song
Her face is cracked from smiling, all the fears that she’s been hiding, And it seems pretty soon everybody’s gonna know. And her voice is sore from shouting, cheering winners who are losing, And she worries if their days are few and soon they’ll have to go. * My, my, my, I’m so happy, I’m gonna join the band, We are gonna dance and sing in celebration, We are in the promised land. She hears them talk of new ways to protect the home she lives in, Then she wonders what it’s all about when they break down the door. Her name is Brown or White or Black, you know her very well, You hear her cries of mercy as the winners toll the bell. * Chorus There is a train that leaves the station heading for your destination, But the price you pay to nowhere has increased a dollar more. Yes, it has! And if you walk you’re gonna get there though it takes a little longer, And when you see it in the distance you will wring your hands and moan. verse 1: En avant pour la victoire En avant pour la victoire C’est le moment de l’espoir C’est le moment de l’espoir Let the sweet air Fill our hearts Walk on and celebrate the… Day the day the day celebrate the day etc. Grab your drums Paint your soul Feel the roar and celebrate the… To win again To never stop climbing The rising road Of ultimate faith Unity The world in a heartbeat When you dream When you dream Away…away
Vangelis — Anthem FIFA World Cup 2002
Taking place in Korea/Japan, FIFA 2002 appeared to be the last (we hope not the least) glorious tournament for the Brazilian international team. They managed to beat Germany in the finals with Ronaldo scoring 2 goals. The anthem represents some light techno sounds combined with slow-motion video. Get into the time machine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcbGxT7nG60
Text of the song
I would like to write a song That is so vibrant and so intimate That the earth would adopt it As if it had sprung like the stream From the land’s memory As if no one had written it but life itself
And my song would travel along From bird to wing, to tree To breeze to heart to breath to song Because a song belongs to everyone Like the spring
Un Estate Italiana — Gianna Nannini & Edoardo Bennato — FIFA World Cup 1990
FIFA 1990 anthem is probably the most melodic and beautiful track ever made for the major football tournament. The award-winning duo featuring Gianna Nannini and Edoardo Bennato made their best to make us feel the thrill of the upcoming battles and Germany winning 1–0 against Argentina in the final match. Italy took third place after beating England. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTbMwJMqilI
Text of the song
-Forse non sará una canzone A cambiare le regole del gioco -Ma voglio viverla cosí quest’ avventura Senza frontiere e con il cuore in gola 1 - E il mondo in una giostra di colori E il vento accarezza le bandiere - Arriva un bivido e ti trascina via E sciogli in un abbraccio la follia - Notti magiche Inseguendo un goal Sotto il cielo di un’estate italiana E negli occhi tuoi Voglia di vincere Un’ estate Un avventura in piú - Quel sognio che comincia da bambino e che ti porta sempre piu lontano - Non e una favola — e diagli spogliatoi Escono i ragazzi e siamo noi - Notti magiche Inseguendo un goal Sotto il cielo Di un’estate italiana E negli occhi tuoi Voglia di vincere Un’ estate Un avventura in piu Notti magiche Inseguendo un goal Sotto il cielo Di un’estate italiana-na-na-na-na! E negli occhi tuoi Voglia di vincere Un’ estate Un avventura in piú Un avventura Un avventura in piú Un avventura goal! ENGLISH
it probably won’t be a song
to change the rules of the game
but I want to live this adventure like this
having no limits and with my heart in my throat
The world is full of colours
and the wind caresses the flags
a shiver comes and it carries you away
and it cools down the madness in an embrace
magic nights
following a goal
under the sky
of an Italian summer
And in your eyes
the desire to win
a summer
one more adventure
That dreams that starts when you’re [just] a kid
and that takes you always further
it’s not a fairytale
it comes from the locker rooms
the guys come out and it’s us
magic nights
following a goal
under the sky
of an Italian summer
And in your eyes
the desire to win
a summer
one more adventure
The Ramblers — El Rock Del Mundial
Are you ready for an ultimate FIFA 1962 party? The Ramblers will rock the house with their essential anthem called “El Rock Del Mundial”. The song was to commemorate FIFA 1962 taking place in Chile. Some of the countries do not exist anymore. However, the most dedicated football gourmets will never forget the epic final between Brazil and Czechoslovakia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_yafwjcf‑w
Text of the song
El mundial del ´62,
Es una fiesta universal,
Del deporte y del balón,
Como consigna general,
Celebrando nuestros triunfos,
Bailaremos rock and roll.
Nos invade la alegría
Y de todo corazón,
Agradecemos a quienes,
Nos brindaron la ocasión
Y dispuestos a la lucha,
Entraremos en acción.
Tómala, métete, remata,
Goooooool, gol de chile,
Un sonoro c h i
Y bailemos rock and roll.
Tómala, métete, remata,
Goooooool, gol de chile,
Un sonoro c h i
Y bailemos rock and roll.
Música (ritmo rock and roll).
Tómala, métete, remata,
Goooooool, gol de chile,
Un sonoro c h i
Y bailemos rock and roll.
A los equipos extranjeros,
Demostraremos buen humor
Y como buenos chilenos,
Hidalguía y corrección
Y aunque sea en la derrota,
Bailaremos rock and roll.
Tómala, métete, remata,
Goooooool, gol de chile,
Un sonoro c h i
Y bailemos rock and roll
Y bailemos rock and roll
Y bailemos, alegremente,
Rock and roll.
New Order — World in Motion — World Cup 1990 Official Music Video
The beginning of the 90s represented the evolution of brand new music styles. For this reason, FIFA 1990 has several official songs and anthems. Apart from the Italian duo, the crowd craved for some more up-to-date and moving sounds. This is where New Order found its niche with its World in Motion song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4aDJL3heA
Text of the song
[Intro: Sample of commentary from 1966 World Cup final, by Kenneth Wolstenholme] Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch Well, some of the crowd are on the pitch They think it’s all over… well, it is now! [Verse 1] Express yourself, create the space You know you can win, don’t give up the chase Beat the man, take him on You never give up, it’s one on one [Pre-Chorus] (Express yourself) It’s one on one (Express yourself) It’s one on one (Express yourself) You can’t be wrong (Express yourself) When something’s good it’s never gone [Chorus] Love’s got the world in motion And I know what we can do Love’s got the world in motion And I can’t believe it’s true [Verse 2] Now is the time, let everyone see You never give up that’s how it should be Don’t get caught make your own play Express yourself don’t give it away [Pre-Chorus] (Express yourself) It’s one on one (Express yourself) It’s one on one (Express yourself) You can’t be wrong (Express yourself) When something’s good it’s never gone [Chorus] Love’s got the world in motion And I know what we can do Love’s got the world in motion And I can’t believe it’s true Love’s got the world in motion And I know what we can do Love’s got the world in motion And I can’t believe it’s true [Interlude: More Commentary from 1966 World Cup match] We want goals A beauty scored by Bobby Charlton We want goals [Verse 3: John Barnes] You’ve got to hold and give but do it at the right time You can be slow or fast but you must get to the line They’ll always hit you and hurt you, defend and attack There’s only one way to beat them, get round the back Catch me if you can, cause I’m the England man And what you’re looking at is the master plan We ain’t no hooligans, this ain’t a football song Three lions on my chest, I know we can’t go wrong [Outro] We’re playing for England (En-ger-land) We’re playing this song We’re singing for England (En-ger-land) Arrivederci, it’s one on one We’re playing for England (En-ger-land) We’re playing this song We’re singing for England (En-ger-land) Arrivederci, it’s one on one We’re playing for England (En-ger-land) We’re playing this song They think it’s all over… well, it is now! We’re singing for England (En-ger-land) Arrivederci, it’s one on one We’re playing for England (En-ger-land) We’re playing this song We’re singing for England (En-ger-land) Arrivederci, it’s one on one
K’NAAN — Wavin’ Flag — World Cup 2010 song
K’NAAN Wavin’ Flag is more associated with FIFA 2010 than Shakira’s WAKA WAKA. Both refer to the same tournament. However, Wavin’ Flag gained worldwide popularity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME
Text of the song
when i get older i will bestronger they’ll call me freedom just like a wavin flag when i get older i will be stronger they’ll call me freedom just like a wavin flag and then it goes back and then it goes back and then it goes back ahhho ahhho ahhho born to a throne stronger than rome but violent prone poor people zone but its my home all i have known where i got grown streets we would roam out of the darkness i came the farthest among the hardest survive learn form these streets it can be bleak accept no defeet surrender retreat (so we struggling) fighting to eat (and we wondering) when we will be free so we patiently wait for that faithful day its not far away but for now we say when i get older i will be stronger they’ll call me freedom just like a wavin flag and then it goes back and then it goes back and then it goes back ahhho ahhho ahhho so many wars settling scores bringing us promises leaving us poor i heard them say love is the way love is the answer that’s what they say but look how they treat us make us believers we fight there battles then they deceive us try to control us they couldn’t hold us cause we just move forward like buffalo soldiers (but we struggling) fighting to eat (and we wondering) when we will be free so we patiently wait for that faithfully day its not far away but for now we say when i get older i will be stronger they’ll call me freedom just like a wavin flag and then it goes back and then it goes back and then it goes back when i get older i will bestronger they’ll call me freedom just like a wavin flag and then it goes back and then it goes back and then it goes back ahhhooo ahhhoooo ahhhooo and everybody will be singing it and you and i will be singing it and we all will be singing it wo wah wo ah wo ah when i get older i will bestronger they’ll call me freedom justlike a wavin flag and then it goes back and then it goes back and then it goes back when i get older i will be stronger they’ll call me freedom justlike a wavin flag and then it goes back and then it goes back and then it goes back a oh a oh a oh when i get older when i get older i will be stronger just like a wavin flag just like a wavin flag just like a wavin flag flag flag just like a wavin flag
Ricky Martin — La Copa de la Vida — World Cup 1998 song
Although released 8 years ago, this song by Ricky Martin is still associated with FIFA 1998 and football in general. The epic fail of the Brazilian international team against France has been forgotten over the years. But the uplifting vibes and sounds of La Copa de la Vida can still be heard on world’s famous arenas across the world in different variations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BkYKwHLXiU
Text of the song
The cup of life, this is the one Now is the time, don’t ever stop Push it along, gotta be strong Push it along, right to the top
The feelin’ in your soul is gonna take control Nothing can hold you back if you really want it I see it in your eyes you want the cup of life Now that the day is here, gotta go and get it Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Do you really want it? (Yeah!)
Here we go! Ale, ale, ale! Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale! Tonight’s the night we’re gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!
The cup of life, it’s do or die It’s here, it’s now, turn up the lights Push it along, then let it roll Push it along, go, go, goal
And when you feel that heat, the world is at your feet No one can hold you down if you really want it Just steal your destiny, rght from the hands of fate Reach for the cup of life ’cause your name is on it Do you really want it (Yeah!) Do you really want it (Yeah!)
Here we go! Ale, ale, ale! Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale! Tonight’s the night we’re gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!
The feelin’ in your soul is gonna take control Nothing can hold you back if you really want it I see it in your eyes you want the cup of life Now that the day is here, we’re gotta go and get it Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Do you really want it? (Yeah!) Do you really want it (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)
Here we go! Ale, ale, ale! Go, go, go! Ale, ale, ale! Tonight’s the night we’re gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!
Un, dos, tres! Ole, ole, ole! Un, deux, trois! Ale, Ale, Ale! Tonight’s the night we’re gonna celebrate The cup of life! Ale, ale, ale!
Download FIFA World Cup songs to your devices
Shakira — Waka Waka
We Are One (Ole Ola)
Un Estate Italiana
El Rock Del Mundial
New Order — World In Motion
K’NAAN — Wawin’ Flag
Ricky Martion — La Copa de la Vida
Live It Up — 2018 FIFA World Cup
