Wahrane (Algeria) was the birthplace of Rai. This song was written and recorded by Cheb Khaled, here “he reflects the nostalgia and longing that many emigrants to France and other countries from North Africa experience, living in what is known in Arabic as “el-ghorba” (الغربة), meaning estrangement or alienation.” Wahran, wahran rohti kh’sara Wahran, Wahran you left as a loss Hejro mennek nas shtara All the clever people left you Gadou fel ghourba hyara They remain homesick and confused Wel ghourba s’ibaw ghaddara This homesickness is hard and traitorous Ya farhi a’la wled elhemry My happiness is with the children of el Hamri Wled lemdinaw sidil hewary Children of the city and sidi el hewary Addit ma’houm soughri I spent my childhood with them Wel yoom n’fenni toul omri My art is for them all my life Ma ahla sahriyat blady How beautiful are the nights in my country Lqasbawat, galali sadi The flutes and drums echo Yalli mashi liha ghadi Oh those who are going to her Waset yethallou fi bladi I ask them to take care of my county Omri ma’nsek bladi I’ll never forget my country so long as I live Ardi wa ard jdadi My land and the land of my ancestors
Posted on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:06:06 +0000
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