Dai Dai – English Lyrics

• By: Shakira, Burna Boy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of 'Dai Dai' to explore the beautiful intersection of Spanish and English linguistic nuances. This track is a perfect gateway for learners to practice rhythmic phrasing and contemporary slang used in global pop and Afrobeat music.

[English]

Oh-eh, oh-eh (oh-eh)

Eh, oh-eh (oh-eh)

Oh-eh, oh-eh (oh-eh)

Eh, oh-eh

You knew from the day you were born

That here in this place you belong

You've been this brave all along

What broke you once made you strong

Dai dai, 行こう, dale, allez, let's go

Dai dai, 行こう, dale, allez, let's go

...

Come follow your desire

When there's a will, there's a way

You're the owner of that fire

No one can take it away

Spit out blood to write your story

That is how you paved the way

You're about to reach the glory

Only one step away

All the highs and lows

All the tears and the pain

You've been there through it all

Been through it all, just do it again

Now you got to believe (I believe)

'Cause you know what it takes

To be living my dream

At the top of your game

Feel it, got everything you needed

Now bring it like you mean it

Just like you mean it

Dale, olvida lo que vale

Juega como tú sabes

Como tú sabes

And it's just contagious (you know)

And it never fades (no, no)

No one's getting tired (I know)

'Cause you got that fire (hey, yo)

Aim a little higher

Let's go, let's go, let's go

Hey, yo

Hey, yo

We've taken all that our hearts can hold

And we can't hold on to the past no more (mm-mm)

From the dirt and the tears, we make gold

We are more than flesh and bones

All the highs and lows (highs and lows)

All the tears and the pain

You've been there through it all

Been through it all, just do it again

Now you got to believe (I believe)

'Cause you know what it takes

To be living my dream

At the top of your game

Feel it, got everything you needed

Now bring it like you mean it

Just like you mean it

Dale, olvida lo que vale

Juega como tú sabes

Como tú sabes

Pelé, Maradona, Maldini, Romario

Cristiano, Ronaldo

El Pibe, Iniesta, Beckham y Kaká

Messi, Mbappé, Salah

Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia

US, England, Germany, France

South Africa, España, Mexico, Japan

Korea, Netherlands

Oh-eh, oh-eh (oh-eh)

Eh, oh-eh (oh-eh)

Oh-eh, oh-eh (oh-eh)

Eh, oh-eh

Knew from the day you were born

Here in this place you belong

You've been this brave all along

What broke you once made you strong

Dai dai, 行こう, dale, allez, let's go

Dai dai, 行こう, dale, allez, let's go

Dai dai, 行こう, dale, allez, let's go

Dai dai, 行こう, dale, allez, let's go

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
born /bɔːrn/ A2	verb - brought into life
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage
strong /strɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen
story /ˈstɔːri/ A1	noun - an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - high renown or honor won by notable achievements
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands of the eye
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by injury or illness
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - accept that something is true, especially without proof
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity that one engages in for amusement
contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ B2	adjective - spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact
higher /ˈhaɪər/ A2	adjective - situated at a higher level or position
hearts /hɑːrts/ A2	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system
dirt /dɜːrt/ B1	noun - earth or soil
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal used as jewelry and in articles