In addition to the Imperial Body Guard Band, Mahmoud has sung with the Ibex Band, the Venus Band, the Walias Band, the Idan Raichel Project, and the Roha Band over the course of his career. Since the late 1990s he has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in Europe and the Americas since Buda Musique launced the Ethiopiques series on compact disc, leading to new recordings and tours in Europe and the United States with Boston's Either/Orchestra
Sedètègnash Nègn
Mahmoud Ahmed Lyrics
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Akale demo akale demo
Terarawm zore wenzum techagre
Lifelgsh metaw wetche kagere
Anchin lagegn bcha tomen wye adre
Endet adershilign anchi ye fkr fre
Anchi wetat yelechim bilugn Mach neberkugn(2)
Akale demo akale demo komem tekemchem balehubet bota
Betam aschegeregn yenafkot tizta
Alehulh beygn fkre yene alegnta
Anchi wetat yeleshim bilugn mach neberkugn(2)
The lyrics of this song are in Amharic, an Ethiopian language, and the song is titled "Sedètègnash Nègn" which can be translated to mean "My Beauty, Don't Go Away." The song is a plea from a man to his lover not to leave him. In the first verse, he says "Ye konjo sidetegnash negn gba beygn" which translates to "My beautiful don't leave me, don't go away." He then repeats "Akale demo" which is a phrase that serves as a kind of refrain throughout the song.
The man then pleads with his lover to stay, telling her that he cannot live without her. He says "Terarawm zore wenzum techagre" which means "I cannot sleep or eat without you." He also says "Lifelgsh metaw wetche kagere" which means "My heart is racing, my chest is tight." He then talks about how he will do anything to make her stay, saying "Anchin lagegn bcha tomen wye adre / Endet adershilign anchi ye fkr fre" which means "I will do anything for you, I will be your servant." He also reassures her that no one else can love her like he does, saying "Anchi wetat yelechim bilugn Mach neberkugn."
In the second verse, the man continues his plea for his lover to stay. He says "Astawsishalew tiwat hone mata / Betam aschegeregn yenafkot tizta" which means "I will do whatever it takes to make you happy / Trust me, I will never let you down." He then repeats the phrase "Alehulh beygn fkre yene alegnta" which means "My heart is on fire, I cannot live without you." The verse ends with the same lines as the first verse, "Anchi wetat yeleshim bilugn mach neberkugn / Akale demo akale demo komem tekemchem balehubet bota."
Overall, "Sedètègnash Nègn" is a heartfelt plea from a man to his lover not to leave him. The lyrics are full of emotion and convey the depth of the man's love for his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Ye konjo sidetegnash negn gba beygn(2)
Oh beautiful, seductive woman, don't be stubborn
Akale demo akale demo
Please, please
Terarawm zore wenzum techagre
With your fierce eyes, please come over here
Lifelgsh metaw wetche kagere
You are a bright star, don't be shy, shine
Anchin lagegn bcha tomen wye adre
If we start to talk, we'll never get bored, will we?
Endet adershilign anchi ye fkr fre
Among all the girls, you are unique and lovely
Anchi wetat yelechim bilugn Mach neberkugn(2)
You are walking with a graceful step like a panther
Akale demo akale demo komem tekemchem balehubet bota
Please, please, don't hold back your beauty
Astawsishalew tiwat hone mata
You are a goddess, standing before my eyes
Betam aschegeregn yenafkot tizta
Let us have a conversation and enjoy each other's company
Alehulh beygn fkre yene alegnta
Your every step is a treasure and a delight
Anchi wetat yeleshim bilugn mach neberkugn(2)
You move with a majestic stride like a panther
Writer(s): mahmoud ahmed
Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
an ethiopian boy
on yèshèga lidj nègèr
this translation is very incorrect
mulatu
on Aynotché tèrabu
bonas best