KINGS
Intro translation:
Ask the stars above,
They will tell,
She's been ailing for many years now,
And my master, the lion of the wasteland,
And my cohort (name of the jinn) Pasha, the lion of the wasteland.
Translation of Chorus 1:
O kings of the underworld,
I seek empathy and forgiveness, please bestow your grace upon me,
O kings of the underworld,
For the sake of the Prophet, heed my call and answer me.
Translation of Chorus 2
They locked me away and took the keys,
They said, "Your guard is gone,"
No breeze can find its way inside my cell,
Send my love to those I cherish.
They bound my hands with iron chains,
And kept watch over me day and night.
O guard, release these iron chains,
I can't bear this burden, it’s too heavy.
O kings of the underworld,
I seek empathy and forgiveness, please bestow your grace upon me,
O kings of the underworld,
For the sake of the Prophet, heed my call and answer me.
Outro Translation:
I have no part in this,
O present kings,
Please bestow your grace upon me.
The Night
No one believes me
Who would believe this mess
But they have known me
Since I was 17 or less
Invisible grip consuming my soul
I’m slowly fading, losing control and they will win
<Mawal in Arabic>
Translation:
I asked the night about my loved ones,
Yet it returned no answer
about those dear to me.
Those who have forgotten me,
I've been estranged from you for years,
Reluctantly, you forsook me,
And where can I find the patience to endure?
Chorus
Thus, the night unfolds
In its brevity
Seeming endless before me
Ending (screams):
In shadows deep
The night unfold
In the darkness
Whispers it spoke.
All betrayals
In shadows cast
I remember
I never forget
INNER DIALOGUE
A sea of thoughts is drowning me
I cease to exist
Beyond this flow, I can’t let go
Even if I insist
Holding me, I can’t break free
It’s getting holier
To find a place where there’s peace
I’m getting lonelier
Chorus
A Symphony of thoughts
My inner dialogue
Is ripping me apart
And my intrusive thoughts
Unlike my enemies
They never give up
Middle part translation:
Salila (name of the jinnia),
Welcome back, O gazella,
O gazella of the sea,
O sweet Salila, lovely and beautiful,
Oh, in this magical night,
Welcome back, O gazella,
You've come from afar,
Your doves are soaring across the lands,
Let us all cheer for thee
ABDEL SALAM LASMAR
I’m a warrior
I've lived a holy life
Performing miracles
I’m bringing hope and light
I have your remedy
To heal the pain
I’m devoted
To ease your strain
Chorus Translation
I am the dark-skinned one with the radiant presence
I am the dark-skinned one, leader of the tribe
I am the dark-skinned one with mesmerizing black eyes
I am the dark-skinned one who delights in my color
I am the dark-skinned one, forsaken by my family
Verse 2
Roaming the desert
For those in need
A vow to follow,
a noble creed,
Roaming the desert
Guided by stars
carrying my sword
against the scars
PRETEND
Why do you boast
O Basha Yammama? [name of djin]
Like an island
You’ll never know what it means to connect.
O mamma the sultan
Like a diamond
You’ll never shine until the sun actually set
Oh, enchanting night!
I wander and find no delight in you,
While you, beautiful deer, grace the field—
The problem lies within me.
Like a mother that never gave birth
Like a sound without an echo
Let us mourn until the sun is out
We rise above it, we rise above it
Let’s pretend that we never met all
Why do you boast, O Basha Yammama?
Oh, enchanting night!
I wander and find no delight in you,
While you, beautiful deer, grace the field—
The problem lies within me.
By the grace of Saaïda [name of djins],
May God guide me through,
Saaïda marches to the battlefield,
Turn back time, oh Lord, and fulfill your vow.
Like a mother who never gave birth
Like a sound without an echo
Let us mourn until the sun is out
We rise above it, we rise above it
Let’s pretend that we never met all
BANAT EL MADRASSA (School Girls)
I'm the fort
of light and hope,
The queen of wisdom,
boundless scope.
I have earned my place,
I'll leave a trace,
So you can follow,
Through time and space
Chorus:
O Schoolgirl
Let's go, my dear, to school,
Tonight is the night, teacher
She graduated from school,
O Schoolgirl
you are beautiful and an engineer
This world is a school
Everyone is a scholar
And those who haven't learned today will learn tomorrow.
The girl met me at the first step of the stairway
She asked, “What do you need, sir?”
I replied, "I came to school to learn."
She told me :
He who has God by his side needs no tutor
With open arms,
I welcome you
To have a peek
of what I know
With an open eye,
I’m watching you
As you elevate,
your mind and soul
O Schoolgirl
Let's go, my dear, to school,
Tonight is the night, teacher
She graduated from school,
O Schoolgirl
You are beautiful and an engineer
O Lambo the jinni (name of the jinn)
O Sultan of the red jinn,
Bring the absent into our presence,
The jinni with the jinnia,
O bride of the jinn, O gentle one,
Accept this sparking candle,
O Lambo the Jinni, O Sultan of the jinn,
O Lambo the Jinni,
Let us all kindle the fire for him.