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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Arabic song Gawezohalo, which was sung by Gawaher. Also included is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like. This is a song about a woman who loves a man, wants him, and is asking everyone's help in getting herself married to him. |
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Arabic Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. | Ooh, We, Iyah, Iyah, Iyah. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo. | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo. | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Ilwad dah ibn a'ami, iw ana laih ma it-gawizoh. | This guy is my cousin and why I can't marry him. |
| Ilwad dah hitah minni, iw-ana ghairo ma-ikbaloosh. | This guy is part of me and I can not accept anyone but him. |
| Ilwad dah ibn a'ami, iw ana laih ma it-gawizoh. | This guy is my cousin and why I can't marry him. |
| Ilwad dah hitah minni, iw-ana ghairo ma-ikbaloosh. | This guy is part of me and I can not accept anyone but him. |
| Habaah, habaah, raydah, raydah, walafeesh, walafeesh fayda. | I love him, I love him, I want him, I want him, and there is no, and there is no gain. |
| Habaah, habaah, raydah, raydah, walafeesh, walafeesh fayda. | I love him, I love him, I want him, I want him, and there is no, and there is no gain. |
| Itrayaho qalbi, itrayaho qalbi, rouhi maylalo. | You can ease my heart, you can ease my heart. My soul is leaning on him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Oh-we, iyah, iyah, iyah. | Oh-we, iyah, iyah, iyah. |
| A'ajbaani feih ilhiniyah | I like about him his affection. |
| Wi a'ajibni feih khofo aalaya. | And I like about him that he is afraid about me. |
| A'ajbaani feih ilhiniyah | I like about him his affection. |
| Wi a'ajibni feih khofo aalaya. | And I like about him that he is afraid about me. |
| Illi Nadani min baiyn ilnaas. | He called me from all the people. |
| Qalbi ikhtaro iw-habbo khalaas. | My heart chose, loved him and that is the end. |
| Illi Nadani min baiyn ilnaas. | He called me from all the people. |
| Qalbi ikhtaro iw-habbo khalaas. | My heart chose, loved him and that is the end. |
| Iwlaaeito rah yimla ia'nayya. | And I found him to fill up my eyes. |
| Habaah, habaah, raydah, raydah, walafeesh, walafeesh fayda. | I love him, I love him, I want him, I want him, and there is no, and there is no gain. |
| Habaah, habaah, raydah, raydah, walafeesh, walafeesh fayda. | I love him, I love him, I want him, I want him, and there is no, and there is no gain. |
| Itrayaho qalbi, itrayaho qalbi, rouhi maylalo. | You can ease my heart, you can ease my heart. My soul is leaning on him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo. | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo. | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Aah-wee | Aah-wee |
| Ilhilwa a'aino gat fi Ia'nayya | What is sweet, his eye got in my eyes. |
| Qalhali rouhi riddi fiyya. | He told me go away and come back to answer me. |
| Ilhilwa a'aino gat fi Ia'nayya | What is sweet, his eye got in my eyes. |
| Qalhali rouhi riddi fiyya. | He told me go away and come back to answer me. |
| Qali bahibbake, qalhali iw-rah. | He told me he loved me, he said that and left. |
| Shagalli baali wa-howa balo irtaah. | He got me confused and he is at ease. |
| Qali bahibbake, qalhali iw-rah. | He told me he loved me, he said that and left. |
| Shagalli baali wa-howa balo irtaah. | He got me confused and he is at ease. |
| Mean baa'do fi ildonya di hiyya? | Who is after him in this globe? |
| Habaah, habaah, raydah, raydah, walafeesh, walafeesh fayda. | I love him, I love him, I want him, I want him, and there is no, and there is no gain. |
| Habaah, habaah, raydah, raydah, walafeesh, walafeesh fayda. | I love him, I love him, I want him, I want him, and there is no, and there is no gain. |
| Itrayaho qalbi, itrayaho qalbi, rouhi maylalo. | You can ease my heart, You can ease my heart. My soul is leaning on him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo. | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Hall hallaloo, hall, hallaloo, gawezohalo. | He showed up, he showed up, get her married to him. |
| Aay. | Aay. |
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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: Cartouche, Inc. Email: alkoudsi@sunflower.com |
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