Aman Aman

"Aman!" is an expression of joy in Armenian. It is also the title of a lively song which has been popular with many belly dancers. Here is the English-language translation of the lyrics, courtesy of Harry Saroyan, one of the lyricists.

Lyrics: John Kassapian & Harry Saroyan
Music: John Kassapian

Listen To A Clip Of This Song

Would you like to hear what this song sounds like? This audio clip comes from the recording Saroyan Sings "An Oriental Bouquet", which is sold by Saroyan Mastercrafts. See "Acknowledgements" below to find out how you can order this CD.

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Lyrics

The word "Aman", which appears in the lyrics of this song, is simply an exclamation of joy and does not have an exact counterpart in English.

Chorus:

La lai la lai la, la lai la lai la, la lai la lai la, aman!
La lai la lai la, la lai la lai la, la lai la lai la.
La lai la lai la, la lai la lai la, la lai la lai la, aman!
La lai la lai la, la lai la lai la, la lai la lai la.

Verse 1:

This evening my love is coming to our house,
She gives a loving fire to my heart,
My gaping soul cannot endure waiting for her,
I'm waiting for my love to come and dance for me.
Aman aman in this world, there's no one sweet like you,
Aman aman in this world, dance for me sweet love.

Repeat Chorus

Verse 2:

Dance my love, don't be shy, dance for me,
Let me be the sacrifice of your dark eyes, sweet love,
Let me drink my wine and sing for you forever,
With songs I'll tell you how much you mean, sweet love.
Aman aman in this world, there's no one sweet like you,
Aman aman in this world, dance for me sweet love, dance for me.

Acknowledgements

Photograph Of Harry Saroyan
Many thanks to Harry Saroyan for giving me this translation to include on my web site! Harry Saroyan, owner of Saroyan Mastercrafts, Inc., is a master craftsman who makes finger cymbals and costume coins as well as a popular recording artist.

With his popularity and expertise in the belly dance communities, he is continually invited to perform at and be the Master of Ceremonies for events as well as judge belly dance competitions. Harry's love, devotion and contributions to Middle Eastern Arts have made him very popular with belly dancers throughout the Los Angeles area who have the good fortune to work with him locally as well as with dancers worldwide who have enjoyed his finger cymbals, coins, and music.

If you would like to order Harry's cassette tape or CD, Saroyan Sings "An Oriental Bouquet", which includes this song, visit his web site at www.saroyanzils.com. Alternatively, you can contact Harry as follows:

Saroyan Mastercrafts
P.O. Box 2056
Riverside, CA 92516

Phone: (+1) (909) 276-9925 or (+1) (909) 783-2050
Fax (+1) (909) 276-8510
E-Mail: zilsusa@aol.com