Cheba Manel sings a classic Rai anthem written and composed by kader Zakzouk. The song speaks of love that is hard, but the partner is harder. It shows raw frustration of being mistreated.
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Released: March 6, 2023
El 3achk S3ib (feat. kader Zakzouk)
Cheba Manel
El 3achk S3ib (feat. kader Zakzouk) Lyrics English Translation by Cheba Manel
kader Zakzouk writes that love is hard, but the lover is harder. He says the heart is wounded and the pain feels like a game. The lyric shows the narrator’s innocence despite the hurt.
Gol Reda GolReda, tell me, tell me.
El 3achk S3ib U Ntaya KtarLove is hard, and you’re even harder.
Tani Maghbouna Ma 3andi Zhar RouhiI’m suffering and I’ve got no luck, my soul.
Wela Ne9ta3 Leb7ar U Yaa Ne3ta3 Leb7arOr I’ll cross the sea, oh, I’ll cross the sea.
Ndeklari Rani 3ach9aI’m declaring that I’m in love.
Nebki B Dem3a H Hada Ma B9aI’m crying tears, and that’s all that’s left.
Smahfia U Darni Sab9a U Yaa Darni Sab9aHe left me and made me a ‘past story’, oh, he made me a ‘past story’.
Aaa Li Dertah Fya Way Mazalni NyaOh, after what you did to me, I’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi Domage Waa Hadchi Kan TripajYou wounded my heart, what a shame, this was all just a ‘game’.
U Ya Li Dertah Fya Mazalni NyaOh, after what you did to me, I’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi Domage Waa Hadchi Kan TripajYou wounded my heart, what a shame, this was all just a ‘game’.
Yaa 3titek Galbi U 3aynya ChodOh, I gave you my heart and my eyes, so take them.
La Rani Nekdeb Yakolhom Li DoudIf I’m lying, let the worms eat them.
Apar Nta Win 3andi NrouhBesides you, where else can I go?
U Yaa Win 3andi Nrou7Oh, where else can I go?
Dertek Nta U Rahmet LwaldinI chose you, by the mercy of my parents.
Hhi Glila U Ktafi BardinI’m poor and I’ve got no one to protect me.
Jnonek 3omri Rahom Fya SakninYour demons, my love, are living inside me.
U Yaa Fya SakninOh, they’re living inside me.
U Ya Li Dertah FyaOh, after what you did to me.
Mazalni NyaI’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi DomageYou wounded my heart, what a shame.
Waa Kolchi Kan TripajEverything was just a ‘game’.
U Ya Li Dertah FyaOh, after what you did to me.
Mazalni NyaI’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi DomageYou wounded my heart, what a shame.
Waa Kolchi Kan TripajEverything was just a ‘game’.
Ki Nkoun M3ah N7ess La Belle VieWhen I’m with him, I feel the ‘beautiful life’.
Vh7al Y3jebni 3omri Mnin MnerviMy love, I like it so much when you’re annoyed.
Gles 7daya Rua7 Ndiro SelfieSit beside me, come on, let’s take a ‘selfie’.
U Yaa Ndiro SelfieOh, let’s take a ‘selfie’.
Mni Netfaker Bli Denya FanyaWhen I remember that this world is fleeting.
Yetla3 Lmoral Nergod HanyaMy spirits lift, and I sleep peacefully.
Ntaye7 3omri Rani U Yaa RaniI’m falling for you, my love, I am, oh I am.
U Ya Li Dertah FyaOh, after what you did to me.
Mazalni NyaI’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi DomageYou wounded my heart, what a shame.
Ah Kolchi Kan TripajAh, everything was just a ‘game’.
U Ya Li Dertah FyaOh, after what you did to me.
Mazalni NyaI’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi DomageYou wounded my heart, what a shame.
Waa Kolchi Kan TripajEverything was just a ‘game’.
El 3achk S3ib U Ntaya KtarLove is hard, and you’re even harder.
Rani Maghbouna Ma 3andi Zhar RouhiI’m suffering and I’ve got no luck, my soul.
Wela Ne9ta3 Leb7ar U Yaa Ne3ta3 Leb7arOr I’ll cross the sea, oh, I’ll cross the sea.
Ndeklari Rani 3ach9a Nebki B Dem3aI’m declaring that I’m in love, crying tears.
U Hada Ma B9aAnd that’s all that’s left.
Smahfia U Darni Sab9aHe left me and made me a ‘past story’.
U Yaa Darni Sab9aOh, he made me a ‘past story’.
U Ya Li Dertah FyaOh, after what you did to me.
Mazalni NyaI’m still so ‘innocent’.
Jrahtli Galbi DomageYou wounded my heart, what a shame.
Waa Kolchi Kan TripajEverything was just a ‘game’.
Eh EhEh eh.
El 3achk S3ib (feat. kader Zakzouk) Music Video
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