7ARI writes and composes ‘El Barrio’ alongside Enywayz and IZI, creating a gritty anthem for his album ‘Omerta.’ The musician mixes personal reflections with urban tales, weaving a story of ambition and escape. The track brings a raw energy that mirrors the struggles and dreams of life in the city.
Released: January 6, 2023
El Barrio
7Ari • From “Omerta”
Lyricist
7Ari, Enywayz & Others
Composer
7Ari, Enywayz & Others
What is the meaning of El Barrio Lyrics from Omerta?
The poet mentions a bag of money and the moon, symbols of his goals and dreams. In one line, he says, ‘I put the bag of money in front of me and forgot my past,’ showing his focus on the future. The narrator talks about leaving the neighborhood while balancing regret and determination.
W ana highI’m feeling high,
Ma chad ta chi ittijah dayekhI’m not following any path, just spinning.
Waqila ka yfehmni gher l’micI think only the microphone understands me,
Till I dieuntil the day I finally die.
Qult l madi dyali byeI told my past goodbye,
W qult l helma rani jayand I told my dream that I’m on my way.
Ki AladinJust like Aladdin,
Fouq men my city tayarI’m soaring high above my city.
Ma tkhafish mama I’m fineDon’t worry, Mama, I’m doing fine.
Sorry b#tch baqi baghi l’oseilleSorry ‘girl’, I’m still chasing the cash.
No women no cry yeahNo women, no cry, yeah.
Mademoiselle semhi liya l khwit l’barrioMiss, forgive me that I’ve left ‘the neighborhood’.
Wost la city taalemna ma ntiqu f nobody NOIn the heart of the city, we learned not to trust anyone, NO.
Sac l’oseille dertu qoddami nsit l madiI put the bag of money in front of me and forgot my past.
Drari bghatha kohlha ma bqatch radya bel minimumThe guys want it all, they aren’t satisfied with the minimum anymore.
Mademoiselle semhi liya l khwit l’barrioMiss, forgive me that I’ve left ‘the neighborhood’.
Wost la city taalemna ma ntiqu f nobody NOIn the heart of the city, we learned not to trust anyone, NO.
Sac l’oseille dertu qoddami nsit l madiI put the bag of money in front of me and forgot my past.
Drari bghatha kohlha ma bqatch radya bel minimumThe guys want it all, they aren’t satisfied with the minimum anymore.
MarruecosMorocco.
Semhi liya l khwit l’bendoForgive me that I’ve left the ‘trap house’ behind.
Tarantino kateb had scenarioIt feels like Tarantino wrote this script,
Chhal hmoum kthira drari mbliyawith so many heavy worries and guys who’ve lost their way.
Kerhat tbia w techri f Maria MariaThey’re tired of the hustle and just buying ‘marij#ana’.
La jawab la briyaThere’s no answer and no letter.
La soulouk aliyaThere’s no refined life for me here,
Ma kayench henayathere’s nothing left for me in this place.
Ainiya f la lunaMy eyes are fixed on the moon.
Waw a dunya w ma dertiOh, this world and what you’ve done to us,
Sghar bezzaf w adhitynawe were so young when you started hurting us.
Machi znaqi dyal AthenaThese aren’t the majestic streets of Athens,
Hadou el znaqi fin kbernathese are the rough streets where we grew up.
Mademoiselle semhi liya l khwit l’barrioMiss, forgive me that I’ve left ‘the neighborhood’.
Wost la city taalemna ma ntiqu f nobody NOIn the heart of the city, we learned not to trust anyone, NO.
Sac l’oseille dertu qoddami nsit l madiI put the bag of cash in front of me and forgot my past.
Drari bghatha kohlha ma bqatch radya bel minimumThe guys want it all, they won’t settle for the minimum anymore.
The English lyrics of ‘El Barrio’ describe a journey of ambition and survival. Featuring 7ARI, Enywayz, and IZI, this track from ‘Omerta’ shows the harsh realities of chasing success.
