Stou delivers a powerful track with ‘Zhar,’ where Mustapha Esghaier Lamloum pens the lyrics and collaborates with Amine Shima and Salim Belhssan to compose. The song mixes raw honesty with a rhythmic flow, creating a sound that grips you from the first beat.
Released: August 10, 2024
Zhar
Stou
Zhar Lyrics Translation – Stou
The wordsmith dives into themes of betrayal and resilience, with lines like ‘Forgive me, but you only serve your purpose once.’ The performer uses vivid language to talk about facing enemies and protecting dignity, making the song both personal and universal.
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Y9oulou Lforsa Tji Kan Mara BarkThey say opportunity only knocks once.
Rit 3bad Tbi3 Fi Foras 9odamiBut I’ve seen people selling chances right before my eyes.
Sama7ni Ta9dhi Kan Mara BarkForgive me, but you only serve your purpose once.
Thani Mara Toghlet Fiya EnsaniCross me a second time, and you’re dead to me.
Wa9t Flous Mahouch Wa9t 3arkThis is time for money, not time for fighting.
Hamdou’Allah Rabbi 3la 3edyeni 3elleniThank God, my Lord has raised me above my enemies.
Na3tiha Bel Alzheimer 3andi MardhI play the Alzheimer’s card, acting like I’m sick.
Nchouf Wjouh Ama Nansa El AsamiI see faces, but I forget the names.
Rit Edhaw Fel Dhlam Lyouma Rabbi 3ati KhirouI saw light in the darkness; today God grants His bounty.
7atet 9fof Moch Slam Chaded Flous Ta7t El BureauOffering bribes, not peace, holding money under the table.
Ma Nkhafouch Si Flan 3ana 9dar 3lih Nghirou (Ah-ah)We don’t fear ‘Mr. So-and-So,’ we have dignity we fiercely protect. (Ah-ah)
Kan 3icha Morra Zidni Zouz Twaba3If life is bitter, add two more sugar cubes.
Free Ghaza Hazez Zouz Swaba3Free Gaza, raising two fingers in victory.
Leli Yekarhouni Ba3eth Zouz Swabe3To those who hate me, I’m sending two fingers back.
Rabbi Ye7mini Men S7abi Lba9i Lkoul Ana 9arilou 7sabMay God protect me from my friends; I’ve already calculated for the rest.
Ennas Eli Tel3ebli B A3sabi Thi9a Fi Rabbi Bachar KadabPeople playing on my nerves; trust in God, humans are liars.
9olou Lefraj 9rib Houma Eli Bdaw Bel 3ibTell them relief is near; they’re the ones who started the shame.
3tithoum 9albi Tmenaweh MridhI gave them my heart, but they wished illness upon it.
W 3tawni 9alb Ma Ydawihech TbibAnd they gave me a heart that no doctor can heal.
Dima Labass W 3achert Nass Khellatni N9oul Ya LitniAlways fine, but I kept company that made me say, ‘I wish I hadn’t.’
Ki Fadh El Kass 3melt Anfass Kalemtek Ama Enti Eli NsitniWhen the cup overflowed, I took a drag; I called you, but you’re the one who forgot me.
Ebki 3a Essas W Ma Feha Bess Ana Eli Dhawitek 3mitniCry over the broken foundation, it’s okay; I lit your way, and you blinded me.
Msirou W 7sas W 9albi Eli Mat N3awedh El Wa9t Eli FatniDestiny and feelings, and my dead heart; I’ll make up for the time I lost.
Ba3dek Enti 9ouli Chkoun Elli YefhemniAfter you, tell me, who really understands me?
Lyoum Koul Wa7ed Fi Bar Ya 7asra Ki Kan Ghyabek Y7ayerniToday everyone’s in a bar; oh, the regret, when your absence used to worry me.
Na3ref Elli Yousel Lekhbar Chafouni Nadh7ek 9alou Met’henniI know the news reaches you; they saw me laughing and said I was at peace.
Nghir 3la 7ajti 7abitek Barcha Ana Kayeni (Ana Kayeni Ana Kayeni)I’m jealous over what’s mine, I loved you so much, it’s like I… (It’s like I…)
B Rabbi Kan Ritha 3liha SalemliBy God, if you see her, say hello for me.
9oulelha Rani Ma Nsitha Ana Khalitha Inch’Allah Te3derniTell her I haven’t forgotten her; I left her, God willing she forgives me.
Ta3refni Rajel El Dar Ma3adech Trani Kan 7obek Chi YdelniYou know me, the man of the house; you won’t see me anymore, only your love humbled me.
Hayem Men Bar Lel Bar Neskar Netfekar Ma3adech YhemniWandering from bar to bar, drinking to remember, I don’t care anymore.
El Kolou Meni Rassi Kase7 Ma Nsama7ech 3al AghlatIt’s all on me, my head is stubborn; I don’t forgive mistakes.
Ma Nsada9ech Dmou3 Tmase7 Mounafi9in 3ini RatI don’t believe in wiping tears; my eyes have seen too many hypocrites.
Fou9 Ennar B Draje7 Ma Tfare9na Kan El MoutWalking above the fire by degrees; nothing but death could separate us.
Jaya Lyoum T7eb Tsame7 Ama Tawa Fat El FoutYou come today wanting to make amends, but now it’s too late.
W Enti Elli Kount Fi 7yati Ghram Aman AmanAnd you were the passion of my life, oh peace, oh safety.
Darou Bina Wlad 7ram Dazouni Fi EnnarMalicious people surrounded us; they pushed me into the fire.
9oulelhoum Fi LamanTell them goodbye and good riddance.
L3abd Elli Kan M3akoum Bahi Lyoum Msaker BibanouThe person who was good to you is closing his doors today.
W Ana Elli Ghalet Ana 7abitekAnd I’m the one who’s wrong, I loved you.
Ana Elli Ghalet Ana 3acherthoumI’m the one who’s wrong, I associated with them.
Ana Li Ghalet S7abi Li KhserthoumI’m the one who’s wrong, for the friends I lost.
Ana Moch Ghalet Hum-ah-ahI’m not wrong, Hum-ah-ah.
Zhar Music Video
‘Zhar’ lyrics are about overcoming betrayal and standing strong. Stou’s song from this album, featuring heartfelt verses, is a statement of unyielding pride.