| This page contains a translation into English of the song lyrics to the Arabic song Al Bab Al A'ali, which can also be spelled Elbab El-A'ali. This song appears on the CD Al Bab Al A'ali, sung by vocalist Katia Harb. You can order it from Cartouche, whose contact information appears below, following the translation. |
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This sample is directly from the Katia Harb CD that features this song. The full song is 6:09 (six minutes nine seconds) in length.
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Arabic Lyrics |
English Lyrics |
| Shobak minni sirt a'am titloub mwaaa'eid w faza'aan yaa'ref hadah innak btihwani. | What is wrong with you? You are asking for an appointment? Are you afraid that they will know that you love me?!? |
| Maa'leish a'andi talab minnak iza bitread | It is okay... I have a personal request if you don't mind! If you want. |
| Maa'leish a'andi talab minnak iza bitread | It is okay... I have a personal request if you don't mind! If you want. |
| Ya zourni bil bayt ... | You can visit me at home ... |
| Ya zourni bil bayt ... | You can visit me at home ... |
| Ya insaani ... | Or just forget about me... |
| Ya insaani. | Just forget about me. |
| Ma fiyi shoufak bil sir khabi a'a immi w bayyi ... W mabzinni innak midhttar thamilni masouliyeh. | I can't see you in secret, hiding it from my parents. I do not think you want me to have that responsibility. |
| Ma fiyi shoufak bil sir khabi a'a immi w bayyi ... W mabzinni innak midhttar thamilni masouliyeh. | I can't see you in secret, hiding it from my parents. I do not think you want me to have that responsibility. |
| Foot mnil el-bab el-a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w a'alaya dill. | Enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| Foot mnil el-bab el-a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w a'alaya dill. | Enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| W-Itrouk elbaki a'alayeh ... | And leave the rest to me... |
| Itrouk elbaki a'alayeh | Leave the rest to me. |
| Ma fiyi shoufak bil sir khabi a'a immi w bayyi ... W mabzinni innak midhttar thamilni masouliyeh. | I can not see you in secret. Hiding it from my parents. I do not think you want me to have that responsibility. |
| Foot mnil el-bab el-a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w a'alaya dill | Enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| W-Itrouk elbaki a'alayeh ... | And leave the rest to me... |
| Itrouk elbaki a'alayeh | Leave the rest to me. |
| Ana ahli maa'houm mirtaha rabbouni bidalal ... a'awadouni a'al saraha bikil elahwal ... | I am very happy and content that my parents pampered me. They pampered me and brought me up to be honest in every facet of life... |
| Ana... Ana ahli maa'houm mirtaha rabbouni bidalal ... a'awadouni a'al saraha bikil elahwal. | I ... I am very happy and content that my parents pampered me. They pampered me and brought me up to be honest in every facet of life. |
| Ta khabbi a'alayhoum saa'beh ... Elkissah a'andi mish lia'beh | To hide a thing from them is very hard. The situation as I am concerned is not a game. |
| Ta khabbi a'alayhoum saa'beh ... Elkissah a'andi mish lia'beh | To hide a thing from them is very hard. The situation as I am concerned is not a game. |
| Tatikder timlouk qalbi w tibka kbeer ba'aynayeh | If you want to seize my heart and be great in my eyes, |
| Tatikder timlouk qalbi w tibka kbeer ba'aynayeh | If you want to seize my heart and be great in my eyes, |
| W tibka kbeer ba'aynayeh ... | And be great in my eyes, |
| Foot mnil bab el a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w-a'alaya dill | You should enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| Ma fiya shoufak bil sir khabi a'aimmi w bayyi ... W mabzinni inak midhtar thamilni masouliheh. | I can not see you in secret. Hiding it from my parents. I do not think you want me to have that responsibility. |
| Hinneh Elhiriyeh A'atyouni w a'ala dhawii ikhtar ... Fadhl elnaas illi rabouni ma binsah wala inhar.. hinneh ... | My parents gave me freedom so that I can choose. I will not forget their favor at all... My parents ... |
| Hinneh Elhiriyeh A'atyouni w a'ala dhawii ikhtar ... Fadhl elnaas illi rabouni ma binsah wala inhar. | My parents gave me freedom so that I can choose. I will not forget their favor at all. |
| Kilmeit ahli a'an hali a'andi ma bitseir itnain... | My parents' words about me can not be two ways... |
| Kilmeit ahli a'an hali a'andi ma bitseir itnain... | My parents' words about me can not be two ways... |
| W inteh a'alraas w a'al a'ain iza kint mfakker fiyii ... | You are on the top of my head and in my eyes if you are thinking about me. |
| Iza kint mfakker fiyii... | If you are thinking about me. |
| W inteh a'alraas w a'al a'ain iza kint mfakker fiyii ... | You are on the top of my head and in my eyes if you are thinking about me. |
| Iza kint mfakker fiyii... | If you are thinking about me. |
| Foot mnil bab el a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w a'alaya dill. | Enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| W itrouk el baqi a'alateh. | And leave the rest to me. |
| Ma fiya shoufak bil sir khabi a'aimmi w bayyi ... W mabzinni innak midhttar thamilni masouliyeh. | I can't see you in secret, hiding it from my parents. I do not think you want me to have that responsibility. |
| Ma fiya shoufak bil sir khabi a'aimmi w bayyi ... W mabzinni innak midhttar thamilni masouliyeh. | I can't see you in secret, hiding it from my parents. I do not think you want me to have that responsibility. |
| Foot mnil bab el a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w a'alaya dill. | Enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| Foot mnil bab el a'ali kiddam elkoul ... koulhoum jayeh kirmali w a'alaya dill. | Enter from the high gate in front of everyone. Tell them that you are coming especially for me and point at me... |
| W Itrouk elbaki a'alayeh ... | And leave the rest to me. |
| W Itrouk elbaki a'alayeh | And leave the rest to me... |
| W Itrouk elbaki ... elbaki ... elbaki a'alayeh | And leave the rest ... the rest ... the rest to me. |
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All the labeling on this CD/cassette is written in Arabic script. Tahseen was good enough to tell me what all of this says in the Roman script, so that those of us who don't read Arabic can know what the titles are of the other songs that appear on it! The following writing appears on the front cover: Elshaam Center (the name of the company selling the cassette) |
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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. To request a catalog or inquire about what items they have available: CARTOUCHE, INC. Email: alkoudsi@sunflower.com |
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