BTS’s Jungkook debuted his new single for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, “Dreamers,” at midnight last night before giving a rousing live performance at the World Cup opening ceremony.
“Dreamers” is a high-energy anthem about believing in oneself imbued with emotion, much like the FIFA World Cup songs that came before it, like “Waka Waka” by Shakira, “The Time of Our Lives” by Il Divo and Toni Braxton, and “La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)” by Ricky Martin.
While the official track released on Spotify only features Jungkook singing lead vocals, Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi joined Jungkook during the live performance at the World Cup opening ceremony to sing a verse in Arabic, with both stars surrounded by dancers. Shortly after the performance, Fahad posted on Twitter about the experience, writing, “I can’t express my gratitude and happiness for my participation in the biggest event of all times the World Cup in my country #Qatar with the talented Jung kook, thank you for everything.”
BTS members J-Hope, RM, V, Jimin, and Suga all posted on Instagram and Weverse to congratulate Jungkook on his momentous performance.
Jungkook’s single joins other tracks released as part of the official 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack, including “Tukoh Taka” by Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam Fares. “Dreamers” went No. 1 in over 100 countries on iTunes shortly after its release, making it the first FIFA World Cup anthem to achieve this feat.
Jungkook’s “Dreamers” Performance
Jungkook’s “Dreamers” Lyrics
Intro
Ala hu la dan (x4)
Chorus
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen, ’cause we believe it
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen ’cause we can see it
Here’s to the ones, that keep the passion
Respect, oh, yeah
Here’s to the ones, that can imagine
Respect, oh, yeah
Refrain
Ala hu la dan (x4)
Verse 1
Gather ’round now, look at me
Respect the love the only way
If you wanna come, come with me
The door is open now every day
This one plus two, rendezvous all invited
This what we do, how we do
Chorus
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen, ’cause we believe it
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen ’cause we can see it
Here’s to the ones, that keep the passion
Respect, oh, yeah
Here’s to the ones, that can imagine
Respect, oh, yeah
Refrain
Ala hu la dan (x4)
Chorus
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen, ’cause we believe it
Look who we are, we are the dreamers
We make it happen ’cause we can see it
Here’s to the ones, that keep the passion
Respect, oh, yeah
Here’s to the ones, that can imagine
Respect, oh, yeah
Outro
Ala hu la dan (x4)
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