Dek El Kaff
Sabah Lyrics


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دق الكف وقوم عالساحة وفرجينـا الدبكة وأفراحها
وخللي المنجيرة الحنونة ترقّص كــــل البيحبونـي
وتبكي عيون الدبّـاحـة دق الكف وقوم عالســاحة
دق الكف ولا تفارقنــــــي ولا تخللي كفك يحرقني
وعلى حبّك أوعى تفوقني أنا جايي لعندك سواحة
دق الكف وبالله احكي لي وقل لي بقلبك شو مخبي لي
وجيب لي الشحرورة تغني لي وقيعدني تحت التفاحـة
دق الكف وياللــه نطيــر ونخللي الما صار يصير
ونقطف ورد البعده صغير ونحكي كل الصراحــــة





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sabah's song Dek El Kaff are an invitation to celebrate and dance the traditional Lebanese dance, the debke. The first verse urges listeners to clap their hands and gather in the square to witness these festivities. The song goes on to express the importance of the nostalgic sound of the mijwiz (a type of Arabic reed flute) in providing music for people to dance to. The lyrics emphasize the longing for companionship and love, urging listeners to join in and dance with Sabah. The refrain of the song repeats the need for the clapping of hands to continue, as the lyrics express a desire to uncover secrets of love and bask in the bliss of togetherness.


Interpretatively, this song conveys the importance of cultural traditions and the communal significance of music and dance. The lyrics encourage people to come together and celebrate, welcoming others to share in the joyful moments of life. There is a sense of yearning and desperation for companionship, which is expressed through Sabah's invitation to dance and togetherness. This song is also a reflection of the Lebanese identity and the importance of traditional music, dance, and customs.


Line by Line Meaning

دق الكف وقوم عالساحة وفرجينـا الدبكة وأفراحها
Clap your hands and come to the square to show us the traditional dance and its joys


وخللي المنجيرة الحنونة ترقّص كــــل البيحبونـي
Let the gentle string instrument play and make everyone dance who loves me


وتبكي عيون الدبّـاحـة دق الكف وقوم عالســاحة
Even the tough guys shed tears when they see the dance, so come to the square and clap your hands


دق الكف ولا تفارقنــــــي ولا تخللي كفك يحرقني
Keep clapping your hands and don't leave me, don't let your hands burn me


وعلى حبّك أوعى تفوقني أنا جايي لعندك سواحة
Don't let your love for me overcome me, I come to you as a visitor


دق الكف وبالله احكي لي وقل لي بقلبك شو مخبي لي
Clap your hands and tell me, honestly, what you are hiding in your heart for me


وجيب لي الشحرورة تغني لي وقيعدني تحت التفاحـة
Bring me the famous singer to sing for me and let me sit under the apple tree


دق الكف وياللــه نطيــر ونخللي الما صار يصير
Clap your hands and let's fly away, and make what happened happen


ونقطف ورد البعده صغير ونحكي كل الصراحــــة
Let's pick the small roses of distance and talk truthfully




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@carlosduartecasillas

i don't have the slightest idea what they're singing about. but wow!! the melodies, the chorus chants, the arrangement, the instruments, the percussion, the passion.

@cinammonimf

I think so too :))

@user-oo4bo2pv6w

من اجمل اغاني صباح الله يرحمها
تحس انك بقلب لبنان يعني الدبكة والاجواء كلها .. الف تحية من العراق ❤

@cinammonimf

شكرا استمع بارك الله فيك

@kaltikAFK

Great song!

@cinammonimf

:))

@letitbe6381

The Diva of all Divas the lebanese Empress #sabah

@nanou3432

Enfin, je retrouve ce titre ! Merci. Un partage de endi boustane ya Saada aurait été bienvenue

@cinammonimf

Merci :))

@normakmunoz1711

Woooow she is very nice
R.I.P😢💔

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