World Cup 2018 is knocking at the door and FIFA released the official song on Friday.
Fans all around the world have already synced into the World Cup mode and with just 19 days left for the greatest sporting event to begin, the official song has sent football enthusiasts into a frenzy.
The official song for the 2018 World Cup has been produced by Diplo and conveys the same message as ‘We Are One (Ole Ola)’ performed by Pitbull and Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).
Fans were very excited prior to its release when it was revealed that Hollywood superstar Will Smith would be the main face of the official World Cup 2018 song.
Smith has joined hands with Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi for the song “Live It Up!”.
The trio will also perform the the song live at the World Cup final on July 15 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
However, there are mixed views about the song. A vast majority have sang praises about the song while others have stated that Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka and Pitbull’s ‘We Are One (Ole Ola)’ were much better.
‘Live It Up’ Lyrics
[Intro: Era Istrefi]
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
[Chorus: Nicky Jam]
One life, live it up, ’cause we got one life
One life, live it up, ’cause we got one life
One life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice
One life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice
[Verse 1: Era Istrefi]
Strength your numbers, is a force we can mix
We raise our flags and put our pride on our back
We feelin’ like a champion when we shine our light
We got the power, make condition correct
[Chorus: Era Istrefi]
One life, live it up, ’cause you got one life
One-one-one life, live it up, ’cause you got one life
One-one-one life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice
One-one-one life, live it up, ’cause you don’t get it twice
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
[Vesre 2: Will Smith]
One life, one dream
One moment, one team
One youth, lights high
Thousand road blocks, one shot
One truth, no fears
One flag, oh yeah
We’ve been waiting for this all year
Where y’all at? we’re right here!
[Verse 3: Nicky Jam]
Ya empezó la rumba y estamos celebrando
Todo el mundo que me levante la mano
‘Tamos vivos, hay que disfrutarlo
Hoy nadie me detiene porque yo no sé parar, no, no
[Chorus: Nicky Jam]
One life, live it up, cause we got one life
One life, live it up, cause we got one life
One life, live it up, cause you don’t get it twice
One life, live it up, cause you don’t get it twice
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
[Bridge: Will Smith]
For the love, I’m a rebel I’m coming from
Every nation under the sun
Elevating their favourite song when we hit and run
You own it, you got it
The whole world is watching
So let’s get this pumping
Where y’all at? we’re right here!
[Chorus: Nicky Jam & Era Istrefi]
Only one life to live, got so much to give
Fighting for the nation now, that is my gift
Run like a champion and win like a king
That’s my only gold, my everything
Living up now, now
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (living up now, now)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (jealousy, ambition)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (victories, celebration)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (one love, one nation)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Ay
[Outro: Era Istrefi]
That’s win you reached that goal
That’s win you reached that goal
That’s win you reached that goal
That’s win you reached that goal