Welcome to Tuesday Tunes. Every Tuesday I'll post whatever song has most recently sparked my interest and provided motivation of some form or another for me. Hope they help you too.
Today's song is Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). Actually, this is kind of a two-fer becuase my favorite version of the song is the Spanish one titled Waka Waka (Esto es Africa). Maybe it's becuase I'm trying to learn Spanish and immersion is a great teacher.
Anyway......
This song was the official tune of the 2010 World Cup and I can certainly see why. The message in either version is one of conquering every obstacle and is one I find quite inspiring. No matter if you're running a marathon or just running the race of life, sometimes everyone feels a bit overwhelmed and it's nice to have the reminder that you CAN do this thing.
The Spanish version also has one of the best lines I have ever heard in any tune:
Hay que empezar de cero para tocar el cielo
(You have to start from scratch to touch the sky)
I figure I started at zero when I was 280 pounds. When I finish the half-marathon I will definitely be floating on the clouds.
Whatever goal you set for yourself, believe in yourself and you CAN achieve it. And if you find your motivation slipping a little pop this tune in and go waka-waka'ing throughout your life. You'll feel better soon!
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