Imarhan’s Achinkad from the album ‘Aboogi’ features a hypnotic desert groove that pulls listeners into a trance. The song, written and composed by Abdelkader Ourzig, Haiballah Akhamouk, and the band, blends repetitive chants with a spiritual rhythm.
Released: October 13, 2021
Achinkad
Imarhan • From “Aboogi”
Achinkad Lyrics Translation (from “Aboogi”)
The lyrics tell a story of loss and longing, with lines like ‘When the night falls, the stars start to disappear’ and ‘It’s the story of a gazelle, forced to leave her child behind.’ The band describes a homeland lost to danger and a heart searching for love.
Ehad Ehdid Odwa Ad Adwin WtranessWhen the night falls, the stars start to disappear.
Achal Ed Afo Ad Agloun ImarhanetWhen the day breaks, the ones who love her are gone.
Ehad Ehdid Odwa Ad Adwin WtranessWhen the night falls, the stars start to disappear.
Achal Ed Afo Ad Agloun ImarhanetWhen the day breaks, the ones who love her are gone.
Ah Hahahhhh Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh, ah hahahhhh.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Awindeur Achinkad Ifalan AranetIt’s the story of a gazelle, forced to leave her child behind.
Idach Michi Adjen Id Idakan IgachranetDanger has come to her homeland, and peace doesn’t live there anymore.
Algafyat Ibass Tila Adjitan ChindjanessHer enemies are endless, a struggle where her love was lost.
Aaah Aaah AaahAaah, aaah, aaah.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Ed Awindeur Amshashwar Tamzaladj TarhanessAnd so my heart is left, searching for what it desires.
Ed Awindeur Amshashwar Tamzaladj TarhanessAnd so my heart is left, searching for what it desires.
Akim Oulhin Imar Hi DerhanessMy heart stays, looking for the one it loves.
Oulhin Imar Imar Imar Hi TarhanessMy love, my love, my love, my heart is full of love.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Ah HahahhhhAh hahahhhh.
Abdelkader OurzigAbdelkader Ourzig
Haiballah AkhamoukHaiballah Akhamouk
Hicham BouhasseHicham Bouhasse
Iyad Moussa Ben AbderahmaneIyad Moussa Ben Abderahmane
Tahar KhaldiTahar Khaldi
Achinkad Music Video
Achinkad offers a powerful, atmospheric experience, blending identity and tradition. The lyrics translation evokes a deep connection to place and community, leaving listeners with a sense of timeless journey.