Khaled is one of the most important musicians in the history of Raï music in his native Algeria and is one the world's best-known Arab singers.
To date, Khaled has sold over 80.5 million albums (10 diamond, platinum, and gold) worldwide, making him one of the bestselling Arabic-language singers in history. Among his most famous songs are "Aïcha", "Didi", "El Arbi", "Abdel Kader", "La Poupée qui fait non", "Wahran Wahran", "Bakhta", "C'est la vie", and "Alech Taadi".
He holds the Guinness World Record for Best-selling artist of raï music.
Chaba Bent Bladi
Khaled Lyrics
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شابة بنت بلادي
شابة يا شابة
شابة بنت دواري، واه
واي، لي فيك يكفيك
فيك دعوة الوالدين ويا
شابة بنت بلادي
شابة ها شابة
شابة بنت دواري
واي ولا زهر لا ميمون
لا عرڤوب زين ويا
يا شابة، ها شابة
شابة بنت بلادي
شابة ها شابة
شابة بنت دواري
واي، حواجبها مقرونين
ڤولولي "مين؟" ويا
شابة، شابة
شابة بنت بلادي
شابة ها شابة
شابة بنت دواري وآه وآه
واي
حواجبك مقرونين
يا أنتِ مين ويا
يا شابة، يا شابة
شابة بنت بلادي
شابة ها شابة
شابة بنت دواري
The lyrics of Khaled's song "Chaba Bent Bladi" are an ode to a young woman from the singer's hometown. "Chaba Bent Bladi" translates to "my country girl" and Khaled praises her beauty and grace throughout the song. He describes her as the "daughter of his neighborhood," and her presence is a source of joy and pride.
The chorus repeats the phrase "ya chaba, chaba" which can be interpreted as an affectionate nickname for the young woman. Khaled emphasizes her natural beauty by stating that she does not need the adornments of makeup or jewelry to be attractive. The song also highlights the importance of family and community, as Khaled references the blessings of the young woman's parents.
The final verse has Khaled directly addressing the young woman, asking her who she is and admiring her eyebrows. The overall theme of the song is one of admiration and appreciation for the beauty and character of a young woman from the singer's hometown.
Line by Line Meaning
يا شابة، شابة
Khaled addresses the girl and calls her "shabba", which means young girl in Arabic.
شابة بنت بلادي
He describes her as a daughter of his homeland Algeria.
شابة يا شابة
Repeating the previous line, he emphasizes her youth and beauty.
شابة بنت دواري، واه
He also mentions that she is from his hometown, which makes him feel a strong connection to her.
واي، لي فيك يكفيك
Khaled says that there's enough in her to satisfy him, including her being blessed with her parents' prayers.
فيك دعوة الوالدين ويا
He adds that her parents' blessings are enough for him.
شابة، ها شابة
Repeating the opening lines, he keeps praising her youth and beauty.
شابة بنت بلادي
Reiterating that she is a daughter of Algeria.
شابة ها شابة
Again, stressing her youth and beauty.
شابة بنت دواري
Emphasizing her connection to his hometown.
واي ولا زهر لا ميمون
He says that nothing else is needed as long as he has her, not even flowers or good luck charm.
لا عرڤوب زين ويا
He adds that he doesn't need any other adornment along with her.
حواجبها مقرونين
He praises her for having well-arched eyebrows.
ڤولولي "مين؟" ويا
He says that her eyebrows make people ask him who she is and he feels proud to introduce her as his girl.
يا أنتِ مين ويا
He says that her beauty is so captivating that people ask about her identity.
يا شابة، يا شابة
Closing the song by repeatedly addressing her as a young girl.
شابة بنت بلادي
Reminding the listeners once again that she is a daughter of Algeria.
شابة ها شابة
Stressing on her youth and beauty for the last time.
شابة بنت دواري
Lastly, emphasizing her connection to his hometown and how it makes her even more special to him.
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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