Otsha delivers a bold statement in his track ‘بعتالي في الشات,’ written by Khaled Otsha. The musician mixes gritty storytelling with a confident beat, drawing from his roots in Abbasiya. Otsha tells the story of resilience, ambition, and self-made success.
Released: January 24, 2025
بعتالي في الشات
Otsha
بعتالي في الشات Lyrics Translation – Otsha
Khaled Otsha pens lines like ‘I’ve sparked something truly extraordinary, I’ve pushed through the pain and hit the jackpot,’ showcasing his journey from struggle to triumph. The poet mentions mirrors, cloaks, and tracksuits to highlight themes of identity and authenticity. The artist also weaves in personal tributes to friends and family, adding depth to the narrative.
Sammaani ahla salam leya aaGive me the best shout-out,
Demaghi tarsha Abbasiya aamy mind is buzzing, straight from Abbasiya.
Faraket farka mesh adiya aaI’ve sparked something truly extraordinary,
Kasaret nab talaali meya aaI’ve pushed through the pain and hit the jackpot.
Tab meen elli gay yelaab maaya aaSo who’s coming to test their luck with me?
Khod a’rad adeek mozaya aaTake a look, I’ll show you something beautiful.
Howa enti eh mafish meraya aaWhat’s wrong with you, don’t you have a mirror?
Taht el abaya mesh hekaya aaThere’s nothing special hidden under that cloak.
Bela baba bela mama da ana gay fe e’amaNo dad, no mom, I’ve built this from the shadows.
Haamelo esaba law gay be’asabaI’ll form a crew if you come looking for trouble.
Ma tgeesh fe asham assart kalamDon’t come with false hope; I’ve said enough.
Tayyart hamam w rafaat aalamI’ve set my dreams free and raised my flag high.
Ma adinash mel GizaWe don’t mess around in Giza,
Maana nashfa el vizaour status is solid and undeniable.
Maana tarfaa eedakWhen you’re with us, put your hands up.
Ra’asni ala barawizaMake me dance to the rhythm of success.
De eyneiha tansob makeedaHer eyes are setting a dangerous trap,
Betsaltan zay el mazzikashe’s as enchanting as a perfect melody.
Andak achya adeedaYou’ve got so many things going on,
Achya gamda w shadeedathings that are both powerful and intense.
W ana lesa bacho’ taree’iAnd I’m still carving out my own path,
Bedawar ala masareefisearching for ways to cover my own costs.
Mesh hatghayari shakhsiyetiYou won’t change who I am,
Elli fe geibi ala ‘add eedibecause what’s in my pocket is enough for me.
Baatali fel chat ta’m trengatShe’s messaging me in the chat, wearing tracksuits,
Ostaza Fatakat labsali adasatMiss Fashionista is putting on lenses just for me.
Bet’ouli elabli fe chaari ooShe asks me to run my fingers through her hair,
Besaraha harakti machaari ooand honestly, she’s really stirred my emotions.
W ana chab kafaa mesh mel madiyaI’m a man of action, not someone stuck in the past.
Ma tehellak ba’a da ana du’t el cha’aJust drop it; I’ve already tasted the struggle.
W behawel ana aali fe saari ooI’m working hard to increase my value,
W a’bad bel akhdar taabi ooand get paid well for all my hard work.
Bebaat resala f enti temout ya homar haaI’ll send a message and you’ll be finished, you ‘fo#l’.
Chabab khereget ‘esm el atfal haaThese kids just walked out of the nursery.
Nazel aleikou zay el eesarI’m coming down on you like a hurricane,
Betouli ana sahe’ el achraryou’ll say I’m the one who crushes the villains.
Akhouk madrasa men gher madrasaYour brother is a master of the craft, even without a degree.
Tetallem menni kol el mangahiyaYou’ll learn all the right moves from me.
Malek zamani Hanafi el abbahaI’m the king of my era, living with true class.
El bet beida helwa mezahzahaThe girl is fair, beautiful, and radiant.
Khalsana ya ekhwatiIt’s all settled, my brothers.
Zemili nos el nosMy friend is only halfway there.
Law geet hatetaaniIf you come to test me again,
Taala ‘arrab bosscome closer and take a look.
Mafish haga lazmaniThere’s nothing I’m forced to do,
Wala bagri wara el koand I’m not chasing after the crowd.
Ana demaghi taabaniMy mind is exhausted,
W tayar menha nosand half of it has flown away.
Sammaani ahla salam leya aaPlay the best greeting for me.
Demaghi tarsha Abbasiya aaMy mind is wild like ‘Abbasiya’ area’s energy.
Faraket farka mesh adiya aaI’ve sparked something extraordinary.
Kasaret nab talaali meya aaI broke the limit and reached a hundred.
Tab meen elli gay yelaab maaya aaSo, who’s coming to play with me?
Khod a’rad adeek mozaya aaStep back, or I’ll give you a hard time.
Howa enti eh mafish meraya aaWhat’s wrong with you? Don’t you have a mirror?
Taht el abaya mesh hekaya aaWhat’s hidden under the ‘abaya’ cloak isn’t just a story.
Bemesi seberto el fakhama sayeb alamaI’m greeting Seberto, the icon who left his mark,
Ala enna’es elli feekouon all the fake people among you.
Akhoya da rogoula w shahama Ahmed SalamaMy brother is a man of honor and chivalry, Ahmed Salama,
Hatet el akhsam fe geibowho keeps all his rivals in his pocket.
El massa mel chamsoya el matwa ech-chaqiyaGreetings from Chamsoya, with the sharp ‘matwa’ pocketknife.
Meen yegy le Ismail ech-cha’iWho can stand against Ismail the hardworking?
Takhed eddarbat ‘awiya darbatkou niyaYou’ll take powerful hits; your strikes are weak.
Haseb el mens el moftariWatch out for the ‘mens’ aggressive spirit.
Waq’ea akhsam beharka akhoya Taha barakaTaking down rivals with a move, my brother Taha Baraka.
Da Hesham Soumi el MatariyaThat’s Hesham Soumi from El Matariya.
Talata maganeen ya rayeq oua tdayeqWe’re three crazy ones, so stay cool and don’t get upset,
Alshan da akh leyabecause he’s a brother to me.
Ahmed Mamdouh da eyni dayman yegiliAhmed Mamdouh is like my own eye; he always shows up for me.
Waqt ech-chedda ala’eeh ‘osadiIn times of trouble, I find him standing by my side.
Malnach yalla fel taati bola abradiWe don’t care about the chatter or the cold-hearted ones.
Khelli el aadaa bettatiLet the enemies bow down.
Messa tayar nesr kaser Ala Youssef YasserA greeting like a soaring eagle for Ala Youssef Yasser.
Waqef chanabat tabourHe stands tall, leading the ‘chanabat’ tough guys.
W habaybi de eila fouda ekhwat rogoulaAnd my loved ones, the Fouda family, are brothers of honor.
Ma fehomch senet ghorourThere isn’t a single ounce of arrogance in them.
Ala Hassan el Abbasi amsi da akhoya ganbiI greet Ala Hassan El Abbasi; he’s the brother by my side.
Dayman yalla ‘albo aleyaHe’s always looking out for me.
Ya habibet ‘albi enti de hetta menniOh, love of my heart, you’re a part of me,
W malich gherha ana fel dunyaand I’ve got no one else but her in this world.
بعتالي في الشات Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘بعتالي في الشات’ celebrate overcoming obstacles with grit and determination. Otsha’s anthem is a testament to self-belief and staying true to one’s roots.