DYSTINCT brings a catchy Moroccan pop vibe with ‘SHAKO MAKO’. The artist asks, ‘Shako mako, what’s going on?’, blending emotional vulnerability with a smooth rhythm. The lyrics talk about love, beauty, and a heart that won’t give up.
Released: September 18, 2025
SHAKO MAKO
Dystinct • From “BABABA WORLD”
BABABA WORLD’s SHAKO MAKO Arabic Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter describes a love so intense it feels like a ‘beautiful trouble’. In one line, the artist says, ‘Your beauty’s a whole situation, out of everyone, I want you only for myself.’ This captures the obsessive yet tender side of romance.
Shaku maku maku‘Shako mako’, what’s going on?
MaladieYou’re my obsession,
Mal hadiwhat’s all this?
MachakilThere’re nothing but problems,
Wili jawbinioh my, won’t you answer me?
Shaku maku‘Shako mako’, what’s up?
Shlonak habibiHow’re you doing, my love?
Jawbini jawbiniAnswer me, just answer me,
Aghado ya ainimy dear ‘light of my eyes’.
Jamalak dawakhni akeedYour beauty’s definitely got me dizzy,
Qalbi saraqni akeedand it’s certainly stolen my heart.
Tetbaghdad aaleyyaYou’re acting ‘coy and pampered’ with me,
Ya baad aayneyyayou who’re dearer to me than my own sight.
Shaku maku‘Shako mako’, what’s up?
Gherak fi qalbi makuThere’s no one else in my heart but you.
Shenou hay shenou hayWhat’s this, what’s all this?
Wajaani qalbi ay ayMy heart’s aching, oh it’s aching.
Habibi ya ghaliaMy love, my precious one,
Ana kollach ahebbakI love you so incredibly much.
Om ezzin aleyya, qalbi yesoul aaleekYou’re the source of all beauty to me, and my heart’s asking for you.
Jamalak qadeyyaYour beauty’s a whole ‘situation’,
Ben el awadem areedak bass leyaout of everyone, I want you only for myself.
Testahal dalaliYou deserve all my ‘spoiling’,
Jamalak moseebayour beauty’s a beautiful ‘trouble’,
Wa oyounak ajeebaand your eyes are simply wondrous.
Habibi w halaliMy love and my soulmate,
Areedak leyaI want you all to myself.
Wajaani qalbiMy heart’s aching,
Toul el omr baqibut I’m staying here for a lifetime.
SHAKO MAKO Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘SHAKO MAKO’ focus on the push and pull of passionate love. DYSTINCT uses Moroccan pop to tell a story of longing and devotion.