Dai Dai Iko – English Lyrics

• By: Shakira, Burna Boy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic world of 'Dai Dai Iko' to explore the infectious fusion of Spanish and West African linguistic influences. This song is a perfect gateway for learners to experience how diverse languages and musical traditions blend seamlessly to create a global sound.

[English]

[music]

[screaming]

[screaming]

>> You knew [music] from the day

you were born that here in this

[music and singing] place

you belong.

You've been this brave

all along.

What broke you once

made you strong.

>> [music]

>> 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.

>> SWEAT AND BLOOD TO WRITE your story.

>> THAT IS HOW YOU PAVE THE WAY.

>> YOU'RE ABOUT to reach the glory.

>> Only one step away.

>> On the highs [music] and the lows.

>> On the tears and the pain.

>> You've been through it all. Been through

it all.

>> Just do it again. Now you've got to

[music] believe.

>> I believe.

>> Cuz you know what it takes to be living

the dream at the top OF YOUR GAME.

>> YOU LAID IT [music] OUT. EVERYTHING YOU

NEEDED.

>> NOW BRING IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

>> Just [music] like you mean it.

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

[music]

>> Energy's contagious.

>> You know

>> And it never fails.

>> No, no.

>> No one's getting tired.

>> I know.

>> Cuz you got that FIRE [music]

IN YOU. A little higher.

>> Let's go.

LET'S GO.

LET'S GO.

>> [music]

>> HEY.

HEY.

HEY.

>> [screaming]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen
owner /ˈoʊnər/ A2	noun - a person who owns something
sweat /swɛt/ B1	noun - moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, often used metaphorically for hard work
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins
pave /peɪv/ C1	verb - to cover a piece of ground with concrete, asphalt, or stone; figuratively 'pave the way' means to make progress easier
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - high honor, praise, or distinction won by notable achievements
highs /haɪz/ B2	noun - periods or points of success, happiness, or high energy
lows /loʊz/ B2	noun - periods or points of sadness, failure, or difficulty
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear salty liquid secreted from the eyes
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury; mental distress
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept that something is true, real, or possible
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal
contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ C1	adjective - spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact; easily spreading emotion or energy
fails /feɪlz/ A2	verb - be unsuccessful in an undertaking or purpose
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - in need of sleep or rest; weary