Manal delivers a bold anthem with ‘CARTA ROUGE’, a song that mixes fiery lyrics with a sharp beat. The performer collaborates with Fares LÜNN, Khalil Cherradi, and others to create this powerful track. Manal’s voice carries the story of betrayal and resilience with raw energy.
Released: November 14, 2025
CARTA ROUGE
Manal
CARTA ROUGE Lyrics Translation – Manal
The lyrics tell a tale of betrayal and self-empowerment, with lines like, ‘They played and lost, so they’re getting a red card.’ Manal uses the metaphor of a red card to show how she dismisses those who wronged her. The poet highlights the contrast between envy and dignity in a direct, unapologetic tone.
Mnine ghanebdaWhere should I even begin?
Lhedra ala li ghderniTalking about those who betrayed me,
Wli bedlou jeldaand those who’ve changed their colors.
WRihoum majerniTheir influence hasn’t moved me.
Ydirou bia sebbaThey use me as an excuse,
Yfer7ou bli derniand celebrate what causes me pain.
Bghawni ntkhebaThey wanted me to go into hiding,
Wana I3ali ynsernibut the Most High grants me victory.
L3echra kiredatniHow this companionship has treated me,
Yammaoh mother.
Dart alia ou 3datniIt turned on me and became my enemy,
Aywayes.
Sa3a Denia 3tatnibut then life gave back to me,
Yamaaoh mother.
Rdat ma ghetatni, ya ya yaIt satisfied me and covered my needs, yeah, yeah, yeah.
L3echra kiredatniHow this companionship has treated me,
Yammaoh mother.
Dart alia ou 3datniIt turned on me and became my enemy,
Aywayes.
Sa3a Denia 3tatnibut then life gave back to me,
Yamaaoh mother.
Rdat ma ghetatni, ya ya yaIt satisfied me and covered my needs, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Kiyti anaOh, the pain I feel,
Houma hedrou fina w mayhechmouchthey talked behind our backs and have no shame.
Khanou lamanaThey’ve betrayed the trust.
Le3bou khessrou 3zitanouhoum carton rougeThey played and lost, so they’re getting a ‘red card’.
YahiyanaOh, how sad for them,
Batou wmasebhouchthey stayed up all night but didn’t see the morning.
Matou belghouma, hna chan ou hemmaThey’re suffocating with envy, while we have dignity and pride.
Wi lighlet carta rouge 3awedAnd whoever messes up gets a ‘red card’ again.
Rak mrida ntiYou’re just sick with jealousy,
Tchebhini anatrying to compare yourself to me.
Wili wiliOh my, oh my.
Lfer9 li binatnaThe difference between us is clear.
Wa9ila hbila ntiYou must be crazy,
Jaya De9i babnacoming to knock on our door.
Cest fini fini seffina hssabnaIt’s over now, we’ve settled our accounts.
Noghi la libertéI just want my freedom,
Lge3da bsynthéand a session with some music.
Nari nariIt’s heating up,
Laissez moi chanterjust let me sing.
Mana ghi hbabnaWe only have our true loved ones,
Sehra ala hssabnaand this party is on us.
Tahed jamais 3tana wala sallnaNo one ever gave us anything or is owed a thing by us.
Ah wsayiAh, and that’s enough.
Getlihoun sayeI told them it’s over,
Ghir rayejust my own path.
NTebe3 ghir RayeI’m only following my own way.
Ah wsayeAh, and that’s enough.
Bla mandetayiWithout going into any details,
Ch7al 9edi nssayesshow much longer can I keep playing nice?
WowwowowWow, wow, wow.
Ah wsayiAh, and that’s enough.
Getlihoun sayeI told them it’s over,
Ghir rayejust my own path.
NTebe3 ghir RayeI’m only following my own way.
Ah wsayeAh, and that’s enough.
Bla mandetayiWithout going into any details,
Ch7al 9edi nssayesshow much longer can I keep playing nice?
WowwowowWow, wow, wow.
Kiyti anaOh, the pain I feel,
Houma hedrou fina w mayhechmouchthey talked behind our backs and have no shame.
Khanou lamanaThey’ve betrayed the trust.
Le3bou khessrou 3zitanouhoum carton rougeThey played and lost, so they’re getting a ‘red card’.
YahiyanaOh, how sad for them,
Batou wmasebhouchthey stayed up all night but didn’t see the morning.
Matou belghouma, hna chan ou hemmaThey’re suffocating with envy, while we have dignity and pride.
Wi lighlet carta rouge 3awedAnd whoever messes up gets a ‘red card’ again.
Kiyti anaOh, the pain I feel,
Khanou lamanathey’ve betrayed the trust.
YahiyanaOh, how sad for them.
Matou belghouma, hna chan ou hemmaThey’re suffocating with envy, while we have dignity and pride.
Wi lighlet carta rouge 3awedAnd whoever messes up gets a ‘red card’ again.
CARTA ROUGE Music Video
The lyrics of ‘CARTA ROUGE’ shine a light on personal strength and freedom. Manal stars in this track, a fierce statement of self-worth from her latest release.