Douzi delivers a powerful anthem in ‘ACH HADA,’ with lyrics by Oussama Brital, who also handles the composition. The song opens with a raw question to fair-weather friends, setting the tone for a story of betrayal and resilience. It’s a track that hits hard with its honesty and emotion.
Released: February 7, 2025
ACH HADA
Douzi
ACH HADA Lyrics English Translation by Douzi
Oussama Brital writes about rising above deceit with lines like, ‘Grit is in our genes; I know paradise lies beneath my mother’s feet.’ The poet uses vivid references to family and faith to show strength in the face of adversity. The repetition of ‘Now’ emphasizes a turning point in the artist’s life.
Ay aahAy, aah.
Ashab lmasaleh fin kountou min daqat beyaWhere were you, my fair-weather friends, when life got hard for me?
Mal a l’aiseI’m feeling uneasy,
Hit kount maakoum niyabecause I was always sincere with you.
Koulkoum FakeYou’re all fake,
Sahbi ferchatkoum liyamand time has finally exposed you, my friend.
ATM w daba ma msalich kantri wraqi fi lI was your ATM, but now I’m busy getting my affairs in order.
DabaNow,
Fidel nebqa ma rasiI’ll stay true to myself.
DabaNow,
Naaychou gha balli kanwe’ll live with whatever we’ve got.
DabaNow,
Rrjela fel jinat barka rah rjel mama tehteha jnanGrit is in our genes; I know paradise lies beneath my mother’s feet.
DabaNow,
Fidel nebqa ma rasiI’ll stay true to myself.
DabaNow,
Naaychou gha balli kanwe’ll live with whatever we’ve got.
DabaNow,
Rrjela fel jinat barka rah rjel mama tehteha jnanGrit is in our genes; I know paradise lies beneath my mother’s feet.
Ma baghich nekdeb aala rasi hennitouI don’t want to lie to myself; I’ve finally found peace.
Ma janich zehri mama tsennitouMy luck didn’t just happen, Mother; I’ve waited for it.
Routine dyal la vida bessah mallitoI’ve truly grown tired of this same old routine.
Lli dar laib ana lmoulana khellitouI’ve left whoever wronged me to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Khellitou mennou lmoulanaI’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Allametni lweqt lli dar lkhayb nsah w zidTime taught me to forget those who did me wrong and keep moving forward.
Le vide lmadahir kheddaaa w rah kayhedrou gha fAppearances are empty and deceiving; they’re just talking behind my back.
Kantih w noud w koul tiha andhoum idI fall and get back up, even though they had a hand in every fall.
J’en ai marre ashab lmeslahaI’m fed up with these self-interested friends,
Menhoum aayitI’m tired of them.
DabaNow,
Kberna wset rjal w men soghri aarrit draaiwe grew up among real men, and I’ve worked hard since I was young.
DabaNow,
Ya wset lghaba lli jabou rebbi rah ntaayin this jungle, I’ll survive on whatever the Lord provides.
DabaNow,
Face dehkouli w fi dehri telqou sem lfaaithey smiled to my face while releasing a snake’s venom behind my back.
Ghir rdak ya mimti ysawi jennet naiimOnly your blessing, Mother, is worth the paradise of eternal bliss.
DabaNow,
Fidel nebqa ma rasiI’ll stay true to myself.
DabaNow,
Naaychou gha balli kanwe’ll live with whatever we’ve got.
DabaNow,
Rrjela fel jinat barka rah rjel mama tehteha jnanGrit is in our genes; I know paradise lies beneath my mother’s feet.
DabaNow,
Fidel nebqa ma rasiI’ll stay true to myself.
DabaNow,
Naaychou gha balli kanwe’ll live with whatever we’ve got.
DabaNow,
Rrjela fel jinat barka rah rjel mama tehteha jnanGrit is in our genes; I know paradise lies beneath my mother’s feet.
Ma baghich nekdeb aala rasi hennitouI don’t want to lie to myself; I’ve finally found peace.
Ma janich zehri mama tsennitouMy luck didn’t just happen, Mother; I’ve waited for it.
Routine dyal la vida bessah mallitoI’ve truly grown tired of this same old routine.
Lli dar laib ana lmoulana khellitouI’ve left whoever wronged me to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Khellitou mennou lmoulanaI’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Khellitou mennou lmoulanaI’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
Ach hadaWhat’s this?
Ya khellitou mennou lmoulanaOh, I’ve left him to face the Lord’s justice.
ACH HADA Music Video
The ‘ACH HADA’ lyrics offer a mix of heartbreak and empowerment. Douzi’s performance brings Oussama Brital’s words to life, making this a standout piece in Arabic music.