Ya salam
Autostrad Lyrics

The lyrics of "Ya Salam" by Autostrad describe the struggles of living in a society where there is a constant lack of money and resources. The song suggests that even with these difficulties, people still want to enjoy their lives and find happiness in spite of their struggles. The repetition of "Ya Salam" emphasizes the need for peace and contentment when there seems to be none in their current circumstances. The verses describe the life of people who are struggling to make ends meet, yet still strive to live with joy despite the hardships. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ya Salam" to emphasize the need for quiet and contentment. The song also highlights the desire to go out and explore the world and live life to the fullest, even if it means facing struggles.

Autostrad's "Ya Salam" is notable for incorporating different dialects of Arabic into the song. Some of the dialects used include Lebanese, Palestinian, and Jordanian. The song was first released in 2017 as part of an album called "Niji" which means "we will survive". Autostrad is a Jordanian band known for blending different genres of music in their work. The music video for "Ya Salam" features well-known Jordanian actor Mahmoud Al Lozi, and his performance in the video led to recognition of his acting capabilities in Jordan.

Other fun facts about the song include its appearance on the soundtrack of the Jordanian film "Al Quds Al Arabi" by director Amin Matalqa. The song was used to represent Jordan in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, making it the second time that Autostrad had represented Jordan, having done so before in 2016 as well. The band has performed with many international celebrities like Nancy Ajram, The Gorillaz and Pink Martini, and the band members have also participated in environmental campaigns to promote clean energy. As of May 2021, the official music video for "Ya Salam" on YouTube had over 10 million views.

The chords for "Ya Salam" are currently not available.