Massi's music, which prominently features the acoustic guitar, displays Western musical style influences such as rock, country or the Portuguese fado, rather than traditional Algerian or Raï musical styles performed by most Algerian musicians. Massi sings in Algerian Arabic, French, and occasionally English and Kabyle (Berber language), often employing multiple languages in the same song.
Massi was born in Algiers, Algeria to a poor Muslim family of seven children. Encouraged by her older brother, she began studying music at a young age, singing and playing guitar. Growing up Massi immersed herself in American country and roots music, musical styles that would later heavily influence her songwriting. At the age of seventeen she joined a flamenco band, but quickly grew bored with the group and left.
In the early 1990s, Massi joined the Algerian political rock band Atakor, who were influenced by Western rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and U2. She recorded and performed with the group for seven years, releasing a successful album and two popular music videos. The band, however, with its political lyrics and growing popularity, became a target. Massi disguised herself by cutting her hair and dressing in male clothing, but she nevertheless became the target of a series of death threats. In 1999, she left the band and moved to Paris, France.
In 1999, Massi was invited to perform at the Femmes d'Algerie ("Women from Algeria") festival in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records. In June of 2001, she released her solo debut album Raoui ("Storyteller"), which All Music Guide compared to 1960s American folk music. Sung mostly in French and Arabic, the album became a critical and commercial success in France. The following year she was nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the Radio 3 World Music Awards.
In 2003, she released her second album Deb ("Heart-broken"). The album's lyrics were more personal rather than political and it became one of the most successful North African albums worldwide. Three years later, Massi released her third album Mesk Elil ("Honeysuckle"). The album expanded on the themes of love and loss that had been explored on Deb and featured duets with Daby Toure and Rabah Khalfa.
Studio albums
* 2001: Raoui
* 2003: Deb
* 2006: Mesk Elil
* 2010: Ô Houria
* 2015: El Mutakallimun
* 2019: Oumniya
* 2022: Sequana
https://souad-massi.com/en/
Yawlidi
Souad Massi Lyrics
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And go run off to school, my boy
To become learned and educated, my boy
And be better than all the other kids, my boy
And as you get older, my boy
May your mind remain strong, my boy
And may you understand the world, my boy
Until you have a strong personality, my boy
May you be proud, my boy
And choose whom you talk to and who you don't, my boy
And anyone that upsets you, stay away from him, my boy
And anyone that upsets you, stay away from him, my boy
May you be able to wreak havoc, my boy
And when things get serious, battle
You must get up, get up, early my boy
Souad Massi's song "Yawlidi" is a beautiful and emotional ballad that offers guidance and advice to a young boy. The song is composed and sung by Souad Massi in Algerian Arabic. The lyrics talk about the importance of education, strength of character, and the power to stand up for oneself, all conveyed through the voice of a parent or a mentor. The song opens with the advice to wake up early and go to school to become knowledgeable and outshine others. The singer emphasizes the need for the boy to have a strong mind and the ability to comprehend the world. Thus, the listener is encouraged to develop their intellectual and emotional capacities through education.
As the song progresses, the singer's voice becomes more passionate, and the tone of the song shifts toward a motivational call to action. The singer speaks of the need for the boy to be strong and independent, able to make his own decisions and manage his relationships with others. She warns him to stay away from anyone who makes him upset and anyone who brings negativity into his life. The song emphasizes the importance of being upright and straightforward, of standing up for oneself in tough situations. The lyrics of the song encourage the boy to grow into a person of strong character who is respectful yet independent.
"Yawlidi" is a song that encapsulates the love and hopes of a parent for their child, urging them on to become the best they can be. It emphasizes the value of education, but it also stresses the importance of being emotionally and socially strong. The song is a beautiful and powerful reminder for everyone to work towards personal growth, and to strive to be proud, strong, and independent.
Line by Line Meaning
You must get up early, my boy
Wake up early and start working, my child.
And go run off to school, my boy
Hurry to school, my child.
To become learned and educated, my boy
Study hard and gain knowledge, my child.
And be better than all the other kids, my boy
Strive to be better than everyone else, my child.
And as you get older, my boy
As you grow up, my child.
May your mind remain strong, my boy
May your mind be steadfast, my child.
And may you understand the world, my boy
May you comprehend the world, my child.
Until you have a strong personality, my boy
Until you develop a resilient personality, my child.
You must get up, get up, early my boy
You have to wake up early every day, my child.
May you be proud, my boy
May you have self-respect, my child.
And choose whom you talk to and who you don't, my boy
Be selective of your friends and acquaintances, my child.
And anyone that upsets you, stay away from him, my boy
Stay away from anyone who hurts you, my child.
And anyone that upsets you, stay away from him, my boy
Stay away from anyone who hurts you, my child.
May you be able to wreak havoc, my boy
May you have the power to bring chaos if necessary, my child.
And when things get serious, battle
When life gets tough, be strong, my child.
You must get up, get up, early my boy
You must wake up early every day, my child.
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@7Samadhi777
"كلمات سعاد ماسي "يا وليدي
Paroles de Souad Massi "Yawlidi "
[المقطع الأول]
لازم تنوض بكري
(يا وليدي)
وتروح القراية تجري
(يا وليدي)
باش تخرجلنا قاري
(يا وليدي)
وتفوت كامل الذراري
(يا وليدي)
وكي تكبر شوية
(يا وليدي)
تولي عندك عقلية
(يا وليدي)
تولي تفهم الدنيا
(يا وليدي)
تحب تولي شخصية
[اللازمة]
لازم تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض بكري
لازم تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض بكري
[المقطع الثاني]
تولي علينا تتكبر
(يا وليدي)
تخيّر مع من تقسّر
(يا وليدي)
واللي يقللك يتبغبّر
(يا وليدي)
واللي يقللك يتغبّر
(يا وليدي)
تولّي تهدّم وتخرّب
(يا وليدي)
وفي وقت الصّح تهرب
(يا وليدي)
تولّي تهدّم وتخرّب
(يا وليدي)
وفي وقت الصّح تهرب
[اللازمة]
لازم تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض بكري
لازم تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض تنوض بكري
@ahmedmresa
اللهجة الدزيرية هادي تحديدا تشبه لهجة غرب ليبيا بشكل كبيييير. الاغنية المفضلة لخوتي الصغار 😂 تحية من ليبيا 🇩🇿🇱🇾
@Yasmine-px1zq
هادي لهجة ناس العاصمة 👍
@sezarcarlos8691
انا من ليبيا من وين انت
@soulefsoulaf6670
aaah 😂 j'arrive pas à étudier j'allais me renoncer à mes études et j'écoutais à les chansons de notre merveilleuse Souad je tombe sur cette chanson haha elle m'a encouragé
entendu souad je vais me lever tôt
athman ariouette me tue 🤣🤣
@maxsleim1986
انا بسمعها من اكتر من 7 سنين ونفسي افهم معاني كلماتها
تحية حارة لكم من مصر
@user-qm6rk4lw5y
لازم تقوم بدري و تروح المدرسة تجري
عشان تبقى متعلم و تتفوق على كل الاولاد
و لما تكبر شوية تصير عندك عقلية
تبقى علينا تتكبر و تختار مع مين تحكي
تبقى تهدم و تخرب و في وقت اللزوم تهرب
هذي اغنية ضد الفساد و استهلت بوعود المترشحين للشعب بانشاء الطرق و المصانع و توفير المواد الغذائية
@HitomOon93
Jadooooooore <3 Merci l'algerie pour une tel chanteuse <3 , votre soeur du Maroc
@rimbo34
Génial :) quand j'aurai des enfants inchallah je leur mettrai cette chanson tous les matins !! Hhhhh
@ibtihal519
Rima TAL
BI
@merzoukboumala3433
Chanson purement Africaine 💪🏻