What does the World Cup's official song say?

In anticipation of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar in 2022, singer Sebastián Yatra has composed and interpreted a song that you just must listen to during this year's tournament.

What does the World Cup's official song say?
Sebastián Yatra's official World Cup song and its meaning. Credit: Sebastian Yatra

Music is in humanity not only one of the fine arts, it is what accompanies and shades moments of life, including sporting events, being the World Cup where this manifestation appears. The Qatar 2022 World Cup is no exception and one of the great proposals is Ulayeh, composed and performed by Sebastian Yatra.

The musician, artist, and singer of Colombian origin dedicated himself to giving life to this great piece and has promoted the song for Qatar 2022. In it, Yatra uses modern rhythms mixed with Arabic music rooted in Qatari culture. As for the lyrics, they seek to express the need for perseverance, determination, and struggle to achieve goals, along with a chorus that has become catchy.

These are the lyrics of the World Cup song by Sebastián Yatra

It seems like the first time,
I look and my feet tremble.
I think about walking.
My grandfather used to tell me that you don't get there first if you don't...
If you don't use fear to win
if you don't stand up you prove them right.
To those that say no, to those that say no,
this is just the beginning.

Ula-ulayeh,
Ula-ulayeh,
if you're ready, stand up.
Come on out, I'm here,
everybody's on their feet.
Ula-ulayeh,
ula-ulayeh,
ula-ulayeh,
if you're ready, stand up.

Come out, I'm here,
everyone is standing up.
My mother used to tell me
that cowards don't win.
We share the emotion,
listen to your heart.
And so I did, for you I did.
You carry your blood wherever you go,
your loyalty is your greatness.
We gave it all to get there,
this is just the beginning.

Ula-ulayeh,
Ula-ulayeh,
if you're ready, stand up.
Come out, I'm here,
everybody's on their feet.
Ula-ulayeh,
ula-ulayeh,
ula-ulayeh,
if you're ready, stand up.

Come on out, I'm here
Everybody's on their feet
Ula-ulayeh,
if you're ready, stand up.
Come out, I'm here,
everybody's on their feet.
Ula-ulayeh,
ula-ulayeh,
ula-ulayeh,
if you're ready, stand up.
Come out, I'm here,
everybody's on their feet.