A'Arabiyon Ana

I Am An Arab

This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Arabic song A'Arabiyon Ana, which was sung by Yuri Mrakadi. Also included is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like.

Belly Dance Music

Lyrics

Arabic Lyrics

English Translation

A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
   
Aghrakani nawmo ilbahri fee a'aynayki The sleeping sea sank me into your eyes.
Wa a'adat wa intashalatni bidham shaa'riki And she returned and picked me up by holding your hair.
Aghrakani nawmo ilbahri fee a'aynayki The sleeping sea sank me into your eyes.
Wa a'adat wa intashalatni bidham shaa'riki And she returned and picked me up by holding your hair.
   
Wa nimto, wa halimto, And i slept and dreamt
Wa ashbaa'ani raheeko shafatayki. And was full by your lips' nectar.
Wa nimto, wa halimto, And i slept and dreamt
Wa ashbaa'ani raheeko shafatayki. And was full by your lips' nectar.
Aaaah. Aaaah.
   
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
   
A'addalto laki ana dakaat qalbi I adjusted for you my heart beats
litarkosi maa'i darsaki ilmofadhali. So you can dance with me your favorite lesson.
   
Wa nimto, wa halimto, And i slept and dreamt
Wa ashbaa'ani raheeko shafatayki. And was full by your lips' nectar.
Wa nimto, wa halimto, And i slept and dreamt
Wa ashbaa'ani raheeko shafatayki. And was full by your lips' nectar.
Aaaah. Aaaah.
   
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
   
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
   
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
A'arabiyon ana ikhsheeni I am an arab, fear me.
Alwaylo iza ahbabtini Woe unto you if you loved me.
Qalbi qafason zahriyon yahrisoho rimhon mokhmaliyon. My heart is a rosy cage guarded by a velvet spear.
   
A'arabiyon ana I am an arab.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to Tahseen Alkoudsi of Cartouche for providing this translation! Cartouche offers many Middle Eastern dance music selections, costuming items, and accessories for sale. To request a catalog or inquire about what items they have available:

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