Ghazaly Ghazaly
(Gazelle, Gazelle)

This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Syrian song "Ghazaly Ghazaly" (غزالة غزالة), which uses the same melody as the Turkish song "Uskudara Gideriken" and the Greek song "Apo Xeno Topo".

The Arabic version translated on this page was sung by Hani Mitwasi, recorded on his 2006 album Khamrat Al Hob. Also included is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like.

Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source.

Others who recorded this song included Sabah and Wadih el-Safi. About Hani Mitwasi Hani Mitwasi is a recent artist who recorded Arabic lyrics for this very old song from Asia Minor (where modern-day Turkey lies). It appeared on his first album, Khamrat Al Hob, which he released in 2006. His second album followed a year later, in 2007. In 2010, Mitwasi won the 'Jordan Music Award' for best Jordanian artist. His career has continued to thrive, including his being one of the judges on the talent show "Jordan Star" in 2015 and 2017. Composer: Unknown Original Lyricist: Unknown

Lyrics

Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.

1. In Arabic, the word "gazelle" is sometimes used to refer to a beautiful woman. If a man calls a woman a "gazelle", he is suggesting that she is as graceful and beautiful as a gazelle.

Translations of
Hani Mitwasi's Songs On This Site

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