Palestinian Songwriter, Percussionist and Vocalist based in Amman, Jordan, … Read Full Bio ↴Palestinian Songwriter, Percussionist and Vocalist based in Amman, Jordan, founder of Arabic Folk and Acoustic Rap solo act (El Far3i) and Hip-Hop Mc Far3 El Madakhil.

Inspired by the surroundings and the high-speed changes, El far3i shares his thoughts and visions in verses, grooves and melodies from the eastern side of The River Jordan to the outer world and back. El Far3i means coming from a branch which is a symbol of growth and reaching outwards to the world by feeding from the roots.

Sahib El Ra'i
El Far3i Lyrics

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قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
ما هو الون الشمالي .
إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
يالعااااااااااااالي.
قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
ما هو الون الشمالي .
إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
يالعاااااااااااااالي.

قلت أنا هون شايفلك مش كل حدى رايقلك بس صدّقني لابقلك و أنا من هون.
قلت أنا هون شايف انت الوحيد الي مش خايف مع الفرسان بتسايف عيني عليك عيني...
قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
ما هو الون الشمالي .
إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
يالعاااااااااااااالي.
قلت أنا هون حاسس الجماعة راسهم يابس و بيعتمد شو لابس و أنا من هون.
أنا هون اتطمن الرأي العام متسمم مش حاب أتسرع و أعمم على شان اللوم.
انا لا شيخ ولا عالم أنا بس حاس في سوء تفاهم.
و تافهين مننجر وراهم.
بس بلاااااااااااش اليوم!
قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
ما هو الون الشمالي .
إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
العااااااااااااالي.

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يالعاااااااااالي ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sahib El Ra'i" by El Far3i convey a sense of societal responsibility and a desire for change. The singer is questioning the singer about what message he is trying to convey through his music, suggesting that if it is a message worth sacrificing for, he should raise his voice and make it heard loudly. The phrase "yalaali" (oh high one) keeps recurring throughout the song, perhaps as an encouragement to aim higher and to not be complacent with the status quo.

The singer then responds by saying that he is well aware of the state of the world around him, where people are superficial and judgemental, and where misunderstandings can easily escalate. He confirms that he wants to make a change for the better but recognizes the need for caution and nuance in his approach, lest he be misunderstood.

Overall, the song seems to call for greater accountability and strong leadership in the face of societal challenges, encouraging people to raise their voices and to aspire for greatness.

Line by Line Meaning

قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
Tell me, my son, what color are you singing?

ما هو الون الشمالي .
What is the northern color?

إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
If it's a song for the one you'd sacrifice your soul for, let us hear your loud voice.

يالعاااااااااااااالي.
Oh, high one!

قلت أنا هون شايفلك مش كل حدى رايقلك بس صدّقني لابقلك و أنا من هون.
I said, I'm here watching you not everyone is relaxed telling you the truth but trust me, I'll stick with you and I'm here.

قلت أنا هون شايف انت الوحيد الي مش خايف مع الفرسان بتسايف عيني عليك عيني...
I said, I'm here watching you, you are the only one who is not afraid of the knights, you are brave, I'm looking after you, my eyes on you...

قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
Tell me, my son, what color are you singing?

ما هو الون الشمالي .
What is the northern color?

إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
If it's a song for the one you'd sacrifice your soul for, let us hear your loud voice.

يالعاااااااااااااالي.
Oh, high one!

قلت أنا هون حاسس الجماعة راسهم يابس و بيعتمد شو لابس و أنا من هون.
I said, I'm here feeling that the group has a dry head and depends on what they wear, but I'm here.

أنا هون اتطمن الرأي العام متسمم مش حاب أتسرع و أعمم على شان اللوم.
I'm here to reassure the public opinion, they're poisoned, I don't want to rush and generalize for the blame.

انا لا شيخ ولا عالم أنا بس حاس في سوء تفاهم.
I'm neither a sheikh nor a scholar, I just feel there's a misunderstanding.

و تافهين مننجر وراهم.
And they're trivially following them.

بس بلاااااااااااش اليوم!
But let's have fun today!

قلي يا ولدي ايش اللون الي تغني.
Tell me, my son, what color are you singing?

ما هو الون الشمالي .
What is the northern color?

إن كانت غنوة للي بروحك بتفديه سمّعنا صوتك العالي.
If it's a song for the one you'd sacrifice your soul for, let us hear your loud voice.

العاااااااااااااالي.
Oh, high one!

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