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Tfarrak Al Halawa
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This page contains a translation into English of the song lyrics for "Tfarrak Al Halawa". Also included is a transliteration into the Roman alphabet of the original Arabic lyrics. This song was popularized by Metqal Qenawi (sometimes spelled Metkal Kanawi), the leader of the leading Egyptian band that specializes in Saidi style of music. It has been a favorite with dancers for many years, particularly for performing raks al assaya (stick dance) and other folkloric pieces. Music and Lyrics: Metqal Qenawi |
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Performed by Metkal Kenawi and The Musicians of the Nile |
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Performed by The Sultans |
Lyrics
Arabic Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Tfarag al halawa, halawa Di baladiw nagawa, nagawa Boss al halawa, halawa Di baladiw nagawa, nagawa Taala doog ya helu, madamai Taala doog ghodlak sandoog |
Watch the beauty The beauty and fruitful things of my country Come and taste and buy a basketful of goodies |
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| Ya helwa ya shayelal balas Men fadlek dal esgini (bis) Da Galbey habek beghlas Zai ma habek, hebinee Zai ma weedek, wedeenee |
Oh beautiful who's carrying the (water) pot Please let me drink Cause my heart loves you sincerely Like I love you, love me |
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| Leimel malas lemei Ya helwa ya zeina, ya zeina Leimel malas lemei, lemei, lemei, lemei Ya helwa ya zeina Agle sharad meinee, men gamalek Ya helwa ya, ya zeina |
Pick up the things Pick them up oh beautiful I've loved you so much Oh beautiful |
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| Mayel wesgeeni ya wad ami, mayel wesgeeni Ana mosh ashgan ya wad ami, hobak yerweeni |
Stop by and let me drink, oh cousin I'm only thirsty of your love |
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| Ya wad, ya wad, ya wad ya wala wala Men soghre sen wana fel hawa, wala Anal aleel wenta-dawa Ya wad, ya wad, ya wad ya wala |
Oh girl, since I was small I've been in love I'm the patient and you're the medicine |
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| Yalee gamalek agab, agab Ya mahla gholghalek (bis 2 x) Gamal we agel we adab, we adab, yem sharefaghalek Adalal yabokohle zamazai, adalal, adalal |
Your beauty is a wonder How pretty your (knolkhal) ankle bracelet is! You are beautiful and have a good mind and are polite You are honoring your cousin Play hard to get oh girl with kohl-enhanced eyes Play hard to get! |
Where to Get Recordings of this Song
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Artist: Metkal Kenawi |
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Artist: The Sultans |
About the Translator
Nicole Ibrahim did this translation and transliteration for Amina Goodyear, and they appear on this web site with Amina's permission. Many thanks to Amina for agreeing to share this translation with this web site!
Amina is a Middle Eastern dance artist based in San Francisco, California, USA, and the director of the Aswan Dancers. Her band, the Arabian Nights, plays regularly in the San Francisco area. Her studio features both belly dance classes (taught by Amina) and drum classes (taught by her daughter Susu). Amina regularly pays native speakers of Middle Eastern languages to do translations like this one for her to use in her classes.
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