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Cler Achel
Tinariwen Lyrics


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Jklerh achel udwer ehadh
Jklerh achel udwer ehadh
Lerh azaman iglaerh
Lerh azaman iglaerh

Tigila mela tigilat har takanarh am nounou
Anizdjoum djerh atat diktoh ihal falas oulhin

Kay ebedhoun de amarhanak erhik tarhet
Warhak dakhim sel inizdjam ed tid tekted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Cler Achel" by Tinariwen speak to the continuous cycle of life and the passing of time. The chorus features the repeated lines "Jklerh achel udwer ehadh" and "Lerh azaman iglaerh," which roughly translate to "The cycle of life goes on" and "Time passes endlessly." The verses detail the singer's observations about life, including the beauty of nature (such as the plants and flowers that grow in the desert) and the struggles faced by the Tuareg people.


Throughout the song, Tinariwen uses their signature blend of traditional Tuareg music and modern rock influences to create a unique sound that reflects both the band's heritage and their contemporary experiences. The song features prominent use of electric guitars and percussion, as well as call-and-response vocals that are typical of Tuareg music.


Line by Line Meaning

Jklerh achel udwer ehadh
My heart is full of pain and sorrow


Lerh azaman iglaerh
Heavy is the burden of time


Tigila mela tigilat har takanarh am nounou
The world is changing, and I feel lost in it


Anizdjoum djerh atat diktoh ihal falas oulhin
I wish to go back to the past, to the life that I knew


Kay ebedhoun de amarhanak erhik tarhet
But there is no going back, and I must face my present reality


Warhak dakhim sel inizdjam ed tid tekted
I will keep walking, even though the road is long and difficult




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IBRAHIM AG ALHABIB

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@JiggleBilly91

heres a rough translation

I spent the day and still the following night,
I spent the day and still the following night,
I spent my time
I spent a whole time
You've gone Mila you've already gone and I've plunged deeper into my dreams
Whatever my thoughts, she occupies them all and my heart cries out still.

It's a time that separates the beloved from those they love
And when you think of them, painful obsessive thoughts are all that .



@Zoreil0683

Jklerh achel udwer ehadh
Jklerh achel udwer ehadh

Jklerh achel udwer ehadh
Jklerh achel udwer ehadh

Lerh zaman iglaerh
Lerh azaman iglaerh

Lerh zaman iglaerh
Lerh azaman iglaerh
Tigila mela tigilat har takanarh am nounou
Tigila mela tigilat har takanarh am nounou

Anizdjoum djerh atat diktoh ihal falas oulhin
Anizdjoum djerh atat diktoh ihal falas oulhin
Kay ebedhoun de amarhanak erhik tarhet
Kay ebedhoun de amarhanak erhik tarhet

Warhak dakhim sel inizdjam ed tid tekted
Warhak dakhim sel inizdjam ed tid tekted



All comments from YouTube:

@gthodois

Eyadou is really good on the bsss Saw the band twice in 2023 and 2024 but he was not present in the last two tours.
Great song.
And yes, clapping is natural. See who is clapping. No hype, no ego.
And once again THANKS to KEXP

@BluePedal

That bass player is tearing it up. He's good.

@danieldesantiago9922

BluePedal the bass player is very good!

@Alex-vi2wl

Crazy thing about him is he's a leftie playing up side down strings

@RajiBongo

@@Alex-vi2wl HE IS PLAYING A RIGHT-HANDED BASS UPSIDE DOWN!!!

@fabriciotorres6634

Love the clapping, I think I'll start clapping like that from now on.

@bopert

Goosebumps AND spine tingles. Fantastic live tune!

@user-vw2jq3to5e

Same here. Tinariwen is phenomenal

@SnoKing

Loving the bass and feel.

@EvaVeQu

love that song!!! and the vocalist must be the most beautiful man I've ever seen ... :)

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