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Wavin’ Flag Lyrics by K’naan

Troubadour

2009

[Intro]
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom, just like a wavin' flag

[Chorus]
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, oh

[Verse 1]
Born to a throne, stronger than Rome
A violence-prone poor-people zone
But it's my home, all I have known
Where I got grown, streets we would roam
Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Among the hardest, survival
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
Accept no defeat, surrender, retreat

[Pre-Chorus]
So we strugglin', fighting to eat
And we wonderin' when we'll be free
So we patiently wait for that fateful day
It's not far away, but for now, we say

[Chorus]
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, oh

[Verse 2]
So many wars, settlin' scores
Bringin' us promises, leavin' us poor
I heard them say, "Love is the way
Love is the answer," that's what they say
But look how they treat us, make us believers
We fight their battles, then they deceive us
Try to control us, they couldn't hold us
'Cause we just move forward like Buffalo Soldiers

[Pre-Chorus]
But we strugglin', fighting to eat
And we wonderin' when we'll be free
So we patiently wait for that fateful day
It's not far away, but for now, we say

[Chorus]
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, and then it goes—
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, and then it goes—

[Bridge]
(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh) And then it goes—
(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
And everybody will be singing it (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
And you and I will be singing it (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
And we all will be singing it (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)

[Chorus]
When I get older, I will be stronger
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, and then it goes—
When I get older, when I get older
They'll call me freedom just like a wavin' flag
And then it goes back, and then it goes back
And then it goes back, oh

[Outro]
When I get older
When I get older
I will be stronger
Just like a wavin' flag
Just like a wavin' flag
Just like a wavin' flag, flag, flag
Just like a wavin' flag
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K’naan

K’naan

About “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan

Read the complete lyrics to "Wavin’ Flag" by K’naan from the album "Troubadour" in 2009. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Alternative R&B, Theme Song, Anthem.

"Wavin’ Flag" is performed by K’naan. from the album "Troubadour" in 2009 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Wavin’ Flag", explore more songs by K’naan using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Wavin’ Flag" appears on "Troubadour" in 2009.

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