ЖІГЕР АУЫПБАЕВ and Мұхтар Жақсылық collaborate on ‘Жаман досым,’ a heartfelt ode to friendship. The composer and lyricist blend traditional Kazakh elements with a modern sound. This song brings a sincere celebration of loyalty and connection.
Released: October 29, 2025
Жаман досым
Жігер Ауыпбаев
Жаман досым Lyrics Translation – Жігер Ауыпбаев
Мұхтар Жақсылық writes, ‘Oh, my brave and hero friend, the one closest to my soul.’ The narrator honors a friend whose presence feels like a mountain. The lyrics mix pride, gratitude, and a wish for their friend’s lasting legacy.
Zhaman dosymMy “Bad” Friend
Sozi: m.zhaqsylyqLyrics by M. Zhaqsylyq
Ani: zh.auypbaevMusic by Zh. Auypbaev
O mening batyr dosymOh, my brave and hero friend,
Zhanymа zhaqyn dosymthe one closest to my soul.
Quanyp zhurem ishteyI walk with a secret joy inside,
Bayge alsa atyng dosymwhen your horse wins the race, my friend.
O mening narday dosymOh, my friend of immense stature,
Tulghasy tauday dosymwith a presence like a mountain.
Zhugeysing alda dayimYou’re always racing ahead,
Koshinnen qalmay dosymnever falling behind the caravan, my friend.
O mening asyl dosymOh, my most precious friend,
Zhasasy ghasyr dosymmay you live for a century.
Abyray-ataghyndyMay your honor and your fame
Aydan da asyr dosymsoar higher than the moon, my friend.
O mening syrshyl dosymOh, my confidant friend,
Atanshy shynshyl dosymmake a name as the honest one.
Dos qanday bolatynynLet the world see what a friend is,
Ozgeler bilsin dosymlet them learn from you, my friend.
Q-sy[Chorus]
O mening zhaman dosymOh, my “bad” friend,
Rizamyn saghan dosymI am so grateful for you.
Til-kozden aman bolypStay safe from the evil eye,
Zhasay ber adal dosymand keep living, my loyal friend.
Qol sozyp kunge dosymReaching your hand to the sun,
Ayrylmay mulde dosymnever apart from me at all.
Dos bolyp zhumaqqa daAs friends, even into heaven,
Kireyik birge dosymlet’s walk in together, my friend.
O mening seri dosymOh, my gallant friend,
Ketpeshi keri dosymdon’t ever take a step back.
Bilesing zhamandyqqaYou know that to any evil,
Qimaymyn seni dosymI would never abandon you, my friend.
O mening altyn dosymOh, my golden friend,
Kulkisi zharqyn dosymwith a laugh that shines so bright.
Kezeging keldi seningYour moment has finally arrived,
Biyikke talpyn dosymso soar to the heights, my friend.
O mening asyl dosymOh, my most precious friend,
Zhasasy ghasyr dosymmay you live for a century.
Abyray-ataghyndyMay your honor and your fame
Aydan da asyr dosymsoar higher than the moon, my friend.
O mening syrshyl dosymOh, my confidant friend,
Atanshy shynshyl dosymmake a name as the honest one.
Dos qanday bolatynynLet the world see what a friend is,
Ozgeler bilsin dosymlet them learn from you, my friend.
Жаман досым Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Жаман досым’ shine a light on the value of unwavering friendship. This Kazakh track by ЖІГЕР АУЫПБАЕВ offers a melody that resonates with warmth and admiration.