Yallah
PAGE Jimmy & PLANT Robert Lyrics

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Rendest rachib, rhud rhip zelp
Borachs un fun dehl noach, shochen zoap

Oh oh, oh yeah
Ah ah, oh yeah

And your city will fall
And your corn won't grow

To the silence from the temple
Hear the truth explode

It is written in the dust
It is whispered in the wind
From the wisdom of the fathers
Where the word begins

Ah ah, oh yeah
Oh oh, oh yeah

In the kingdom of gold
And the stolen chance
You can join the celebration
See the children dance

And the bells will ring
And the crowds will roar
And the sand in the glass
Can pour no more

Yallah, yallah, yallah, yallah
Yallah, yallah, yallah, yallah

Oh oh, oh yeah
Oh oh, oh yeah

The rivers will freeze
And the hosts descend
Through the fires and the storms
To the bitter end

And the treasures and the gifts
And the words and truths
Will be cast to the heavens
With Oomrah fruit

Ah ah, oh yeah
Oh oh, oh yeah

And your city will fall
And your corn won't grow
To the silence from the temple
Hear the truth explode

It is written in the dust
It is whispered in the wind

From the wisdom of the fathers
Where the word begins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Yallah" by Page Jimmy & Plant Robert are somewhat ambiguous, offering a few different interpretations. The song begins with indecipherable lyrics, creating a Middle Eastern atmosphere with a foreign language, which can add mystery and intrigue to the song. After that, the lyrics deliver a warning of an impending catastrophe, as the people's city falls and crops won't grow. This can be interpreted as a political or environmental warning, hinting at the destructive forces that can topple societies.

The chorus repeats the Arabic word "yallah" four times, which means "hurry up" or "let's go." This can be seen as both an urgent warning to take action or an invitation to embrace the fleeting moments of life before they disappear. The song also has a spiritual message, as the lyrics touch upon ancient wisdom passed down from past generations. The lines "From the wisdom of the fathers, where the word begins" suggest that the song is concerned with preserving the cultural heritage and values that are in danger of being lost.

Line by Line Meaning

Rendest rachib, rhud rhip zelp
Unknown or nonsense words.

Borachs un fun dehl noach, shochen zoap
More unknown or nonsense words.

Oh oh, oh yeah
Vocalization to express excitement or anticipation.

Ah ah, oh yeah
More vocalizations to express excitement or anticipation.

And your city will fall
Your home or community will crumble or be destroyed.

And your corn won't grow
Your crops and source of food will fail.

To the silence from the temple
In the absence of guidance or direction from a higher power.

Hear the truth explode
Experience a sudden realization or understanding of the reality.

It is written in the dust
The message or truth is evident but easily missed or overlooked.

It is whispered in the wind
The message or truth is subtle, yet pervasive.

From the wisdom of the fathers
Derived from the teachings and experiences of previous generations.

Where the word begins
The source or origin of the message or truth.

In the kingdom of gold
In a place of great wealth and prosperity.

And the stolen chance
An opportunity that was taken or seized by force or deception.

You can join the celebration
You have the option to participate in the festivities and joyous occasion.

See the children dance
Observe the carefree and joyful movements of youth.

And the bells will ring
A joyous and celebratory sound that signifies an important event or moment.

And the crowds will roar
A large group of people will express excitement or approval.

And the sand in the glass
The passage of time or the dwindling of a resource.

Can pour no more
The resource or opportunity is now exhausted or unavailable.

Yallah, yallah, yallah, yallah
Exclamatory phrase to express excitement or anticipation.

The rivers will freeze
The natural elements and forces will become dangerously cold and immobile.

And the hosts descend
An army or group of people will arrive or move towards a destination.

Through the fires and the storms
Endure and survive extreme challenges and obstacles.

To the bitter end
Until the very conclusion or outcome of a situation.

And the treasures and the gifts
Valuable possessions and presents.

And the words and truths
Important messages and realities.

Will be cast to the heavens
Be elevated to a higher level of existence or importance.

With Oomrah fruit
Unknown reference to a type of fruit.