The members are rooted in Bilad Al-Sham, spanning the divides from Amman to the Galilee, the Golan Heights to Ramallah (Palestin). This new sound of 47SOUL has rapidly amassed fans in the Middle East and Europe by blasting the electric Arabic debka sound through underground music scenes.
On top of the beats that have been bumping in the Middle East for centuries, 47SOUL hypes it up with analog synthesizers, hypnotic guitar lines, and shattering verses from the four singers. Every show ends in relentless dance and trance from all parties involved.
Their lyrics, mixing Arabic and English, call for celebration and freedom in the struggle for equality, inside Bilad Al Sham and throughout the world.
The current lineup of 2014 includes:
Z the People (vocals & synths)
@zthepeople
El Far3i (Derbakeh, Mc/Vocals)
@el-far3i
Walaa Sbeit (percussion, Mc/vocals)
@dub-key
El Jehaz (guitar & vocals)
@el-jehaz
Rami Nakhle (drums and vocals).
@toot-ard
Arab Arab
47soul Lyrics
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You better come and play for the right crowd
You don′t want a stage on a blood bath
If you wanna play in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
Don't you want to know where the love′s at
هاي قالوا المرض دب بيكي
لك يا زماني حاج فينا دب وكَي
تلّوع القلب من كُثرَ الفراق
مريت بباب ناديهم
ميّلت حتى ناديهم
ع الصبح قطّر ناديهم
كشهد العسل عالوراق
قام بالوعد بلفور
تم العمل بالفور
البن احترق بالفور
وما يشربها مُرّة إلّا العرب
فيا راعي الأوّل يا راعي
ببحور الشعر سافرت بيراعي
ومين إلّي ظروفي يراعي
بقيت بسؤالي ولا جواب
الي حق الي هدف ألحق فيه
الوهيم إلي الله مافي غيره إيل
حرب أديان مش صحيح قصة مفاتيح
عائدون ع بساط الريح ما بدنا تصاريح
ما عادت سر يا كلهم فاتوا بسيريا
نظام الحزب الواحد آريو ريلي سيرياس
بدهم كله مجلّس مدعوس عليه
هزّ الذنب عل البطيء صاروا تماسيح
وضع الراب منيح الشب هيّو فوق الريح
مش حقولك كيف تعيش نحكي بالصريح
أنا قاتل أزعم شاعر و قاعد بحكي معك من ضريحه
Hold on now wait a second
Let me have a talk with architect
Which glory days do you bring back
Human really live no artifact
What you mean give a test when you part of it
Getting high just for the art of it
Made the whole earth have a heart attack
Following a blueprint absent of keys
System stole by absentees
Call it rob, not search and seize
Swear to god not turning no
Cheek
Don't care if you pray to the west or east
If you wanna play in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
You don't want a stage on a blood bath
If you wanna play in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
Don′t you want to know where the love′s at
هاظا كلامي وأنا حر فيه
بمية ذهب انكتب حرفي
والما يعجبه لبقى حُرّ فيه
تيتوب أو يبقى فالعذاب
أنا إلّي بعرف كل واحد وعلّته
منا اللي ذايق دُرداروا وعِلْته
بي الفقر ع اليوم الفيه عايلته
بقينا للدرب عزّ الصحاب
قالوا طفل بردان وكسوتوا
رغم فرعون وقسوته
ما بنعلى بالوطان كصوته
صوت الحق إلّي لسا ما أتخذ
لو طقطولي سناني وعظامي
وجابوا أمامي رجالٍ عظامي
جيوش الكون ما تقدر عظمّي
ما بدير ظهري للطياب
If you wanna play in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
You don't want a stage on a blood bath
If you wanna play in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
Don′t you want to know where the love's at
إلي حق إلي هدف ألحق فيه
الوهيم إلي الله مافي غيره إيل
حرب أديان مش صحيح قصة مفاتيح
عائدون ع بساط الريح ما بدها تصاريح
بحارب بالشعر بالشارع بحارب لحالي
بحارب بهالحالة بقشعر أعطوني محارم
أعطوني لحن من التراث أعض عليه
أي إشي هاتو حوّل عأبو كويك
لو بسالوني شلونك عيني بقلب حرباي
جلماوي الراب العربي نيو سكول حداي
مش بس شربت القهوة بعزا أزعم رابر
أنا جبت الغلاي معاي
The lyrics to 47soul's song "Arab Arab" depict a sense of pride and protectiveness towards their hometown. The lyrics emphasize the importance of playing for the "right crowd" and avoiding conflicts or violence. The song highlights the need for love and unity in their community.
The first verse talks about the impact of disease and separation on the heart, and the singer's experience in a club where promises were made and broken. The lyrics touch on the burning of the "bean" (possibly a metaphor for something valuable) and how only Arabs drink it without bitterness. The lyrics also ask questions about the loyalty and sincerity of those around them.
The second verse discusses the concept of returning to simplicity and rejecting the divisions caused by religion. It mentions the corrupt political system and the need for change. The lyrics suggest that rap music can be a form of resistance and a voice for the truth. The singer expresses the desire to fight alone, even if their teeth and bones are taken away, and declares their refusal to turn their back on their friends.
Overall, "Arab Arab" is a call for unity, love, and authenticity in the singer's hometown, while also confronting social and political issues.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna play in my hometown
If you want to perform in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
You should perform for the appropriate audience
You don't want a stage on a blood bath
You don't want a violent and chaotic performance
If you wanna play in my hometown
If you want to perform in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
You should perform for the appropriate audience
Don't you want to know where the love's at
Don't you want to know where the love is
They said the disease has spread in you
They said you've caught the disease
I woke up and looked for the remedy
I woke up and searched for the solution
But time has something against us
But time is not on our side
My heart is burning from the pain of separation
My heart is suffering from the prolonged separation
I passed by their club's door
I walked past their club's entrance
I leaned towards their club
I showed interest in their club
And in the morning, their club is pouring
And in the morning, their club is active
Like honey flowing on papers
Like honey flowing on documents
He promised with a Balfour
He made a promise like Balfour
The work was done quickly
The work was completed swiftly
The coffee beans burned quickly
The coffee beans got burnt instantly
And only the Arabs drink it bitter
And only the Arabs drink it without sugar
Oh, first shepherd, oh shepherd
Oh, first shepherd, oh shepherd
I traveled through the seas of poetry, shepherd
I explored the depths of poetry
And who will consider my circumstances?
And who will understand my situation?
I am left with my question and no answer
I am left with my question unanswered
Who has the right that I follow my goal?
Who has the right to prevent me from pursuing my goal?
The intoxicated one, there is no one but God for him
The intoxicated one, there is no one but God for him
Religious war is not a correct story of keys
Religious war is not the true narrative of keys
We return on the rug of the wind, we don't need permissions
We return on the wind's rug, we don't require permissions
It's not a secret anymore, oh all of them came in my direction
It's not a secret anymore, oh all of them followed my lead
One party system, obviously seriously
One party system, truly seriously
They all want a faulty council
They all want a corrupted council
They shook their sins slowly and became crocodiles
They slowly revealed their vices and became ruthless
The rap situation is good, the guy is above the wind
The rap situation is good, the guy is thriving
I won't tell you how to live, I'll speak honestly
I won't tell you how to live, I'll speak truthfully
I claim to be a poet and I'm talking to you from his tomb
I claim to be a poet and I'm speaking to you from his shrine
Hold on now wait a second
Wait a moment
Let me have a talk with the architect
Allow me to converse with the architect
Which glory days do you bring back
Which glorious days are you reviving
Human really live no artifact
Human beings truly exist, not just artifacts
What you mean give a test when you're part of it
What do you mean conduct a test when you're involved in it
Getting high just for the art of it
Getting high purely for the sake of art
Made the whole earth have a heart attack
Caused the entire world to have a shock
Following a blueprint absent of keys
Following a blueprint without any guidelines
System stole by absentees
The system was stolen by those who were absent
Call it rob, not search and seize
Call it robbery, not search and seizure
Swear to god not turning no cheek
I swear I won't turn the other cheek
Don't care if you pray to the west or east
It doesn't matter if you pray to the west or east
This is my speech and I'm free in it
This is my speech and I'm free to express myself
With a hundred gold coins, my letter is written
With a valuable treasure, my letter is crafted
And whoever likes it, it remains free in it
And whoever likes it, they can stay free in it
Tito or it remains in torment
Tito or it remains in suffering
I know each of them and their motives
I know each of them and their intentions
Some taste their twists and turns
Some taste their own adversity
With poverty on the day they were born
Born into poverty on that day
We became loyal, companions of the path
We remained faithful, the companions of the journey
They said a child is cold and they dressed him
They said a child is cold and they clothed him
Despite Pharaoh and his cruelty
Despite Pharaoh and his oppression
We don't ascend with seagulls like his voice
We don't soar like seagulls with his voice
The voice of truth that hasn't been taken yet
The voice of truth that hasn't been silenced yet
Even if they broke my teeth and bones
Even if they broke my teeth and bones
And in front of me, they presented strong men
And strong men were brought in front of me
The armies of the universe can't defeat my bones
The armies of the universe can't triumph over my spirit
I won't turn my back on the good people
I won't betray the righteous
If you wanna play in my hometown
If you want to perform in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
You should perform for the appropriate audience
You don't want a stage on a blood bath
You don't want a violent and chaotic performance
If you wanna play in my hometown
If you want to perform in my hometown
You better come and play for the right crowd
You should perform for the appropriate audience
Don't you want to know where the love's at
Don't you want to know where the love is
Who has the right that I follow my goal?
Who has the right to prevent me from pursuing my goal?
The intoxicated one, there is no one but God for him
The intoxicated one, there is no one but God for him
Religious war is not a correct story of keys
Religious war is not the true narrative of keys
We return on the rug of the wind, we don't need permissions
We return on the wind's rug, we don't require permissions
I fight with poetry, I fight alone in the streets
I fight with poetry, I fight alone in the streets
I fight in this state, it gives me goosebumps, give me challenges
I fight in this state, it excites me, give me obstacles
Give me a melody from heritage, I'll bite on it
Give me a melody from heritage, I'll embrace it
Anything you bring, I'll turn it into Abu Kwiek
Anything you bring, I'll transform it into Abu Kwiek
If they ask me how I am, I say, look into my eyes
If they ask me how I am, I say, look into my eyes
Galmaoui, the Arabian rap, new school, my limit
Galmaoui, the Arabian rap, new school, that's my limit
I didn't just drink the coffee, I claim to be a rapper
I didn't just drink the coffee, I claim to be a rapper
I brought the sauce with me
I brought the heat with me
Writer(s): Walaa Sbait, Ramzy Suleiman, Hamza Arnaout, Tareq Abu Kwaik
Contributed by Sydney T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ahmad-du6lu
تحية من سوريا 🇸🇾 لكل العرب اينما كانو ❤️♾
و تحية خاصة لفلسطين و اهلها الابطال ✌️
@123goodmood
متابعكم و احبكم ..عراقي بروح فلسطينية من كندا
@maryam3830
الله يسعدكم بتجنن الاغاني 👍
صوت ولاء سبيت لحاله قصة 🖤
@BellaBella-cj7hf
متابعتكن وبعشق شي اسمو 47SOUL
وبعدين مع جمال هالصوت وهالاغاني!!!..قد ما بحكي ما رح اقدر عبّر عن نص الي بقلبي والله..
@shahad9705
محبينكم من السعوديهه😍
@mahmoudalsayed4874
استمرو عرب الله عرب الله من سوريا 🏅
@goodbyemilkyway2752
انتو مش طبيعيين مجانين موسيقى وفن وابداع كلشي
@chichinashii
نظام الحزب الواحد آر يو ريلي سيرياس💖
دخيل ربكن ما احلاكن😍😍 تعو لسوريا بلييييز💖
@nayabarakat9900
هالأغنية متعة مو طبيعية💜
مبدعين يا شباب مبدعين💜
@with_baidaa
كل التوفيق الكم من العراق 🤍