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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Arabic wedding song Amarain, which was sung by Hasan el-Asmar. Also included is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like. You can order it from Cartouche, whose contact information appears below. Lyrics: Yousef Taha |
Arabic Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah... | Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... sitting inside the gazebo... in the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Wil Saa’di rawayeh marshoushah... gowah el kooshah. | Two moons... Two moons... and good luck is perfume spread all over: inside the gazebo |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah... | Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... sitting inside the gazebo... in the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Wil Saa’di rawayeh marshoushah... gowah el kooshah. | Two moons... Two moons... and good luck is perfume spread all over: inside the gazebo |
| Agmal A’arousain... | The most beautiful bride and groom... |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| Agmal Amarain... | The most beautiful two moons... |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| Agmal A’arousain... | The most beautiful bride and groom... |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| W Agmal Amarain... | And the most beautiful two moons... |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| Li Itnain Aaa’dean gowah el kooshah. | Both are sitting inside the gazebo (ZAGAREET...) |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah. | Two moons... two moons... two moons... two moons...Two moons are sitting inside the gazebo, inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... lit nain... Amarain... litnain. | Two moons... Both of them... Two moons... both of them. |
| Wil Saa’d rawayeh marshoushah... gowah el kooshah. | And good luck is perfume spread inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Ah li itnain... li etnain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah... | Two moons... two moons... two moons... Oh both of them, both of them are sitting inside the gazebo... inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... A’areisain... Amarain... Amarain wil saa’d rawayeh marshoushah... Gowah el kooshah. | Two moons: bride and groom, two moons, two moons and good luck is perfume spread all over the gazebo. |
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A’aroustna wardah mnil genna... wilkoul byehlaf bi gamalha...
Dah a’arisha illailah hayithanna wyethakak bilhoub amalha. |
Our bride is a rose from heaven. Every one is swearing by her beauty. This is her groom tonight he will make her happy and through his love she will realize her hopes. |
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A’aroustna wardah mnil genna... wilkoul byehlaf bi
gamalha... Dah a’arisha illailah hayithanna wyethakak bilhoub amalha. |
Our bride is a rose from heaven. Every one is swearing by her beauty. This is her groom tonight he will make her happy and through his love she will realize her hopes. |
| Shouftoush kidah nazreit a’in!! Laa! Laa! | Have you seen such an eye’s look!! Nope! Nope! |
| Wala Ward a’ala el khadain!! Laa! Laa! | Such a rose on the cheek!! Nope! Nope! |
| Shouftoush kidah nazreit a’in!! Laa! Laa! | Have you seen such an eye’s look!! Nope! Nope! |
| Wala Ward a’ala el khadain!! Laa! Laa! | Such a rose on the cheek!! Nope! Nope! |
| Shouftoush kidah nazreit a’in!! Laa! Laa! | Have you seen such an eye’s look!! Nope! Nope! |
| Wala Ward a’ala el khadain!! Laa! Laa! | Such a rose on the cheek!! Nope! Nope! |
| Agmal A’arousain? | The most beautiful bride and groom? |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| W Agmal Amarain? | And two beautiful moons? |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| Litnain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah. | Both of them are sitting inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... | Two moons... two moons... two moons... |
| Ah litnain... litnain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah. | Ah both... both are sitting inside the gazebo... inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain | Two moons... |
| Ya A’aini - AAH! | My eyes - AAH! |
| Amarain... | Two moons... |
| Wil Saa’d rawayeh marshoushah. Gowah el kooshah. | Two moons and good luck is perfume spread inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... | Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... |
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AAH... Amarain... Wil Saa’di rawayeh marshoushah gowah el kooshah. |
Ah two moons and good luck is perfume spread all over the gazebo. |
| W A’arisnah elbadr ygheir minnouh. | The moon is jealous of our groom. |
| Bithib a’aroustouh li akhlakouh. | His bride loves his morals. |
| Wala tistaghneesh abadan a’anouh a’alashaan ikhlasouh W ashwakouh. | She can’t live without him because of his devotion and care. |
| W A’arisnah elbadr ygheir minnouh. | The moon is jealous of our groom. |
| Bithib a’aroustouh li akhlakouh. | His bride loves his morals. |
| Wala tistaghneesh abadan a’anouh a’alashaan ikhlasouh W ashwakouh. | She can’t live without him because of his devotion and care. |
| Shiftoush kidah hou-wa a’arees? Laa! Laa! | Have you ever seen such a groom? Nope! Nope! |
| Insaan killouh ahasees? Laa! Laa! | A person full of feelings? Nope! Nope! |
| Shiftoush kidah hou-wa a’arees? Laa! Laa! | Have you ever seen such a groom? Nope! Nope! |
| Insaan killouh ahasees? Laa! Laa! | A person full of feelings? Nope! Nope! |
| Shiftoush kidah hou-wa a’arees? Laa! Laa! | Have you ever seen such a groom? Nope! Nope! |
| Insaan killouh ahasees? Laa! Laa! | A person full of feelings? Nope! Nope! |
| Agmal A’arousain! | The most beautiful bride and groom! |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| W agmal Amarain! | And the most beautiful two moons! |
| Allah! Allah! Allah! | Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! |
| Li Itnain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah. | Both of them are sitting inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... | Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... |
| Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah. | Are sitting inside the gazebo... inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... | Two moons... Two moons... Two moons... |
| Litnain. Wilsaa’d rawayeh marshoushah. Gowah el kooshah. | Both... Good luck is perfume spread all over the gazebo... Inside the gazebo. |
| Amarain... Amarain... Amarain... Ah Amarain... | Two moons... two moons... two moons... Ah... Two moons... |
| Amarain Aaa’dein gowah el kooshah... gowah el kooshah. | Two moons are sitting inside the gazebo... inside the gazebo. |
| Amarein litnain... Amarain... Amarain. Wil saa’d rawayeh marshoushah gowah el kooshah. | Two moons, both, two moons, two moons and good luck is perfume spread all over the gazebo. |
| Aywah Had El Amarain wil a’areisain ya sidi. | Yes, these are the two moons: the bride and the groom, Sir! |
| Houmma doul bil kooshah ya habibi. | They are THEM in the gazebo my darling! |
| Aywa ya Sidi! | Yes Sir! |
| Amarein bil kooshah Aakhair naa’nashah... W Aakher dandashah. | Two moons in the gazebo... the latest revival... the latest beauty. |
| Aywah ya Sidi! | Yes Sir! |
| Mabrouk ya abo el a’arayes! | Congratulations fathers of the bride and the groom! |
| Mabrouk ya a’am el a’areis! | Congratulations to the uncle! |
| Aywah ya Sidi! | Yes Sir! |
| Aywah, Aywah ya Sidi! | Yes, Yes Sir! |
| A’ikbaal Awladak. | We hope you have children. |
| A’ikbaal Awladak. | We hope you have children. |
| Rabina ytamaim bil khair ya sidi. | God complete this with blessing... My Master. |
| Elsharbaat hinah ya a’amm? Aywah ya Sidi! | Soft drinks here Uncle? Yes Sir! |
| Elkouli ita’asha tamaam? | Everybody had excellent dinner? |
| Elkoul byoushkour? | Everyone is thankful? |
| Aywah Ya Sidi! | Yes Sir! |
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Many thanks to Tahseen Alkoudsi of Cartouche for providing this translation! Cartouche offers many belly dance music selections, costuming items, and accessories for sale, including the cassette tape with this song, Amarain. To request a catalog or inquire about what items they have available: Cartouche, Inc. Email: alkoudsi@sunflower.com |
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