Mounim Slimani brings a lively rhythm in Darba Darba, featuring Badr Ouabi. The song tells of love’s strong impact, where a glance can change everything. Mounim writes the lyrics and composes the music with Karim Loukili and Mehdi 7eego.
Released: August 21, 2025
Darba Darba (feat. Badr Ouabi)
Mounim Slimani
Darba Darba (feat. Badr Ouabi) Lyrics English Translation by Mounim Slimani
Mounim sings about love’s power, saying one strike kills, another brings life. He asks his beloved to stay, offering comfort and patience. The lyrics describe beauty and the desire for a steady love.
Darba Darba Tqtl Darba Thyiy Alnas ‘elykOne strike kills, and another brings people to life for you.
Sbab Al-zyn Fhrufu Wma’endu Lash YghrykBeauty’s cause is in its features, so don’t let it deceive you.
Mn Fwq Al-‘qbt Whawwadt Btqal Al-hdydFrom the hilltop, you descended with the weight of iron.
La Hadak La Hada Yfajy Qlby Mn Ghyr Al-hbybNo one here or there can soothe my heart but my beloved.
Da-da-da-da-da Wa Dayr Bwsyt Bwya Wjdady YanaI’m following the advice of my father and grandfathers.
Wkyf Nsyb Bhal ‘efft Blady YanaHow can I find anything like the purity of my homeland?
Wla Tkhlyny Ghyr Wasyny Ya Al-kbydtDon’t leave me, just comfort me, my ‘dear heart’.
Zyn La Zyn Al-f’al ‘yn Al-rmsh بالمهلTrue beauty lies in actions; watch the eyes carefully, and take it slow.
Zyn Al-hnnt Fal-gdam Wlly Ma Yhbk YndmThe ‘henna’ beauty is on the feet, and whoever doesn’t love you will regret it.
Nmshyw Ana Wyak Dqt-dqt Ma Nzrbush LashLet’s you and I go step by step; why should we hurry?
Ndyru Atay Fal-mydt Nwdy Ngl’u Al-mshmashLet’s make tea at the ‘low table’ and go pick apricots.
Da-da-da-da-da Wa Dayr Bwsyt Bwya Wjdady YanaI’m following the advice of my father and grandfathers.
Wa ‘endy Ghy Glyb Wahd A’tytu YanaI’ve only got one little heart, and I gave it away.
Wla Tkhlyny Ghyr Wasyny Ya Al-kbydtDon’t leave me, just comfort me, my ‘dear heart’.
Waaw Wawaw Aawawaw Awras Yykh AtsanwI swear by my life, just wait for me.
Wawaw Aawawaw Wayna Yyra WwlynwWhere are you, my love? Please come back to me.
Waaw Aawawaw Aawawaw Awras Yykh AhwbynwI swear by my life, I love her.
Wawaw Aawawaw Wayna Yyra WwlynwWhere are you, my love? Please come back to me.
Aysmwn Asna Tqla’ Al-babur Ayby AmanWhat is this? The ship is setting sail, oh heavens.
Asur Hryshkh Tasansh Awa Ynhuba Nw TzrydyDon’t be sad or worry, or our joy will be stolen away.
Yasmwn Asna Tqla’ Al-babur Ayby AmanWhat is this? The ship is setting sail, oh heavens.
Asur Hryshkh Tasansh Awa Ynhuba Nw TzrydyDon’t be sad or worry, or our joy will be stolen away.
Waaw Aawawaw Awras Yykh AhwbynwI swear by my life, I love her.
Wawaw Aawawaw Wayna Yyra WwlynwWhere are you, my love? Please come back to me.
Ashkydawa Ashkydawa Ashkydawa Ya Al-hbybCome here, come here, come here, my beloved.
Rah Al-fraq S’eyb ‘lyy Ghy Ila Mshyt La Trdynysh AmmySeparation is hard for me; if you go, don’t turn me away, my dear.
Hadu Al-gnawa Hadu Al-gnawa Hadu Al-gnawaThese are the ‘traditional Gnawa musicians’.
Wa Shab Al-ghywan Ntwf Al-blad Ykhlyny Ghady Hbyl Nwasy Al-qmrLike the ‘folk music group’, we’ll roam the land; it leaves me crazy, comforting the moon.
Washkydawa Ashkydawa Ashkydawa Ya Al-hbybCome here, come here, come here, my beloved.
Rah Al-fraq S’eyb ‘lyy Ghy Ila Mshyt La Trdynysh AmmySeparation is hard for me; if you go, don’t turn me away, my dear.
Hadu Al-gnawa Hadu Al-gnawa Hadu Al-gnawaThese are the ‘traditional Gnawa musicians’.
Wa Shab Al-ghywan Ntwf Al-blad Ykhlyny Ghady Hbyl Nwasy Al-qmrLike the ‘folk music group’, we’ll roam the land; it leaves me crazy, comforting the moon.
Waaw Wawaw Aawawaw Awras Yykh AtsanwI swear by my life, just wait for me.
Wawaw Aawawaw Wayna Yyra WwlynwWhere are you, my love? Please come back to me.
Waaw Aawawaw Aawawaw Awras Yykh AhwbynwI swear by my life, I love her.
Wawaw Aawawaw Wayna Yyra WwlynwWhere are you, my love? Please come back to me.
Darba Darba (feat. Badr Ouabi) Music Video
The Darba Darba lyrics meaning shows love’s intensity and the wish for a deep connection. Mounim’s words blend passion with a call to take things slow.