Manal delivers a heartfelt anthem with ‘Makhelaw magalou,’ a song she co-wrote with Blaise Batisse and Mounir Maarouf. The trio also collaborates on the music alongside DJ Blanka. The track tells the story of a love so deep it becomes a public spectacle, with lyrics that mix devotion and defiance.
Released: June 30, 2022
Makhelaw magalou
Manal
Makhelaw magalou Lyrics English Translation by Manal
The songwriter writes, ‘I wanted you yesterday, and today I’ve fallen in love all over again.’ This line highlights the endless renewal of love, even amid societal gossip. Manal uses simple yet powerful words to describe a connection that withstands outside opinions.
Nhar choftak qodamiThe day I saw you standing before me,
Ban liyya zahri yanaI realized you were my good fortune.
Ntaya mktabiYou’re my written destiny,
W nta aayni yanaand you’re the light of my eyes.
Kathamaqni kathamaqni w ma jayeb khbarYou’re driving me crazy, and you don’t even know it,
Ma jayeb khbaryou don’t have a clue.
Law kan b yedi ana qalbi nchaal fih ennarIf it were up to me, I’d set my own heart ablaze.
Lyouma halfa b hloufiToday, I’m making a solemn vow,
Ma nedi ghirak anathat I won’t ever choose anyone but you.
Wahya wahyaOh, my goodness.
Wlina maaroufinWe’ve become well-known,
Qessa ma bin ljamaaaour story’s being told by everyone.
Kanfekker fik kanfekker fik b ellil w ennaharI’m thinking of you day and night,
Gaaa ma mliti aamri khelli ennas thederI’ve never grown tired of you, so let the people talk.
Ma khallaw ma galouThey haven’t left anything unsaid,
Ma khallaw walou fiyya w fikthey haven’t left a single thing alone between us.
Ma khallaw ma darouThey haven’t left anything undone,
Wa kanhabak w nmout aalikbut I still love you and I’m crazy about you.
Ma khallaw ma galouThey haven’t left anything unsaid,
Ma khallaw walou fiyya w fikthey haven’t left a single thing alone between us.
Ma khallaw ma darouThey haven’t left anything undone,
Wa kanhabak w nmout aalikbut I still love you and I’m crazy about you.
Ah baqa haza rassi b yediI’m still holding my head up high.
Gal li nhattak f rassi f aayniHe said he’d keep me in his thoughts and in his sight.
Tbedlet liyam ma araft qalbi fin ghayoussalniThe days have changed, and I don’t know where my heart’s taking me.
Bghitak lbarah w lyoum nsit nabghik men jdidI wanted you yesterday, and today I’ve fallen in love all over again.
Ya elli chaghely baliYou, the one who’s occupying my mind,
Bagha maak nthennaI want to find peace by your side.
Rebbi chouf men haliLord, please look at my situation,
F qalbi chaala jomrathere’s a coal burning deep in my heart.
Bghiti tqoul li nsay lmadhi lyouma nhar jdidYou want to tell me to forget the past, for today’s a new day.
Bqay hadaya ettriq twila ghanmchiw baaidStay beside me; the road’s long and we’re going far.
Nchouf fik khyaliI see my reflection in you,
W ana f triqi ghadaas I continue along my path.
Ennas ysawlou maliPeople ask what’s wrong with me,
Hada hali yanabut this is just how I am.
YanaThis is just me.
Kanfekker fik kanfekker fik b ellil w ennaharI’m thinking of you day and night,
Gaaa ma mliti aamri khelli ennas thederI’ve never grown tired of you, so let the people talk.
Koulchi mbarek w masoudEverything is blessed and happy.
Ma khallaw ma galouThey haven’t left anything unsaid,
Ma khallaw walou fiyya w fikthey haven’t left a single thing alone between us.
Ma khallaw ma darouThey haven’t left anything undone,
Wa kanhabak w nmout aalikbut I still love you and I’m crazy about you.
Ma khallaw ma galouThey haven’t left anything unsaid,
Ma khallaw walou fiyya w fikthey haven’t left a single thing alone between us.
Ma khallaw ma darouThey haven’t left anything undone,
Wa kanhabak w nmout aalikbut I still love you and I’m crazy about you.
Ah baqa haza rassi b yediI’m still holding my head up high.
Gal li nhattak f rassi f aayniHe said he’d keep me in his thoughts and in his sight.
Tbedlet liyam ma araft qalbi fin ghayoussalniThe days have changed, and I don’t know where my heart’s taking me.
Bghitak lbarah w lyoum nsit nabghik men jdidI wanted you yesterday, and today I’ve fallen in love all over again.
Ma khallaw ma galouThey haven’t left anything unsaid,
Ma khallaw walou fiyya w fikthey haven’t left a single thing alone between us.
Ma khallaw ma darouThey haven’t left anything undone,
Wa kanhabak w nmout aalikbut I still love you and I’m crazy about you.
Ma khallaw ma galouThey haven’t left anything unsaid,
Ma khallaw walou fiyya w fikthey haven’t left a single thing alone between us.
Ma khallaw ma darouThey haven’t left anything undone,
Wa kanhabak w nmout aalikbut I still love you and I’m crazy about you.
Makhelaw magalou Music Video
The translation of ‘Makhelaw magalou’ lyrics talks about a love that remains unshaken. Manal’s performance brings this message to life with warmth and strength.