The lyrics of the original version are about the struggle of refugees displaced by war, with references to K'naan's native Somalia, in comparison to the later version used for the World Cup, where the lyrics were rewritten in more celebratory tone. The original single of "Wavin' Flag" appeared originally on his album Troubadour. KNaan - Wavin Flag (FIFA World Cup Anthem 2010) Lyrics. Wavin' Flag by K'nann Levelīeginner and intermediate students. This page provides information about the song and links to the lyrics and the official video. people have now discovered other songs from my album, Troubadour, and tell me that they are great too! May be my other songs will reach out to them too." Wavin' Flag" is a song by Somali-Canadian artist K'naan from his album Troubadour. He adds that he’s a fan of rhythmic Hindi melodies and would rather create new songs.Īsk him if he’s daunted by the prospect of following up on the success of this track, and K’Naan chuckles, “Thanks to Wavin’ flag. The poet and rapper admits that he’s “grown up on Bollywood” but wouldn’t want to do an “official Hindi remix of the song”. It’s about who we are as human beings,” he explains. It’s made up of the mechanics of humanity. He adds that this particular song, while slightly melancholic is still hopeful. But I am more focused on following the honesty inherent in a song, and seeing where it takes me.” He reasons, “Artistes sometimes think that they are in control of the song.
He insists that he didn’t try to make the song “patriotic”. For this song, the challenge was to turn the waving flag into a moment of celebration, after reaching the light.” The singer says it’s an honour to be the voice of the World Cup since he’s grown up playing football. “It’s about reaching a place of light by overcoming the odds, from a place of darkness. “The original ‘Wavin’ flag.’ is about hope,” says K’Naan. Original lyrics of Fifa World Cup Anthem South Africa 2010 song by Knaan.
The Somalian-Canadian singer, whose football anthem recently became India’s most downloaded international song ever, tells us that it was a challenge to create the ‘celebration mix’. So for me, it’s about which team is in better-looking colours!” he laughs, during his first telephonic interview in India. “I know it’s not a popular thing to say, but the teams I care about aren’t in the running anymore. On the eve of the FIFA finals, K’Naan, the singer of the World Cup’s global chartbusting anthem, Wavin flag (celebration mix).’ isn’t sure which team to cheer for.
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