Analyzing Shakira's Song 'Waka Waka Waka'

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“Waka Waka - Shakira” Anthem is a song of celebration or praise, as well as a being held scared. My anthem would be, “Waka Waka,” by Shakira because it is a great anthem for people who don’t give up and keep going with any challenges life brings it’s way with confidence. “Walks Waka” express the way of how people feel when they are not giving up and how to push themselves to do great things. Both, not giving up and confidence, are important to me. In this song, Shakira sings about not giving up. In one line, Shakira sings, “Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and get back in the saddle.” This lyric shows that giving up is not an answer. When there is a chance to give up, Shakira states that you have to keep pushing and pick yourself

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