Urban Trad is a Belgian folk music group, consisting of both Dutch and Fren… Read Full Bio ↴Urban Trad is a Belgian folk music group, consisting of both Dutch and French speaking people and a close connection with Galicia. Urban Trad participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, where they ended second with the song Sanomi, a modern folk song with vocals in an imaginary language. A few months before the contest, it was decided that singer Soetkin Collier could not participate, apparently because she had extreme right sympathies in the past. Later that year, after an investigation, it was concluded that these accusations by the national security, were exaggerated and based on outdated information.

Today, the group doesn't want to be remembered to their participation. Their Eurovision participation has gained a lot of succes. Their second album 'Kerua', which was released after the Eurovision Contest, became a massive hit. Unfortunately the Belgian charts weren't open for the other singles which came from the album like 'Quimper-Moscou'.

It took time untill 2005 before Urban Trad released a new album called 'Elem'. A lack of media attention made that the record isn't known so well. Still the group is able to tour all arround Europe and is top of the bill on different folk-festivals.
In 2007, after releasing no new material in two year, Urban Trad is back with a new album called 'Erbalunga'. The first single which was released is 'Sans garde-fou'. These days Urban Trad released its second single already called 'Polaire'.

Medina
Urban Trad Lyrics

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Sarinya busemi
alida fina rue teni lumi lase
dya hama dile
medi terami ala nore

mania sari neya
minera sahiwina
tu libera meho

dia rilisa mahile

mania sari neya
minera sahiwi
melodile
melodile

Sarinya busemi
alida fina rue teni lumi lase
dya hama dile
medi terami ala nore

ameno tileyi dasi di coraso
lemanu dahi ale
diha kuna mine
medi terami ala nore

mania sari neya
minera sahiwina
tu libera meho
dia rilisa mahile

mania sari neya
minera sahiwi
melodile
melodile

Sarinya busemi
alida fina rue teni lumi lase
dya hama dile
medi terami ala nore

mania sari neya
minera sahiwina
tu libera meho
dia rilisa mahile

mania sari neya
minera sahiwi
melodile
melodile

Sarinya busemi
alida fina rue teni lumi lase
dya hama dile
medi terami ala nore

mania sari neya
minera sahiwina
tu libera meho
dia rilisa mahile

mania sari neya
minera sahiwi
melodile
melodile

Sarinya busemi
alida fina rue teni lumi lase

dya hama dile
medi terami ala nore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Urban Trad's song "Medina" are in an unknown language, possibly a made-up language for artistic purposes. However, the song has a mystical and enchanting quality that transcends language barriers. The repetitive chanting of "Sarinya busemi, alida fina rue teni lumi lase" creates a hypnotic effect that transports the listener to another world.

The lyrics seem to be referencing a place called "Medina" and evoke imagery of nature and spirituality. The lines "dya hama dile, medi terami ala nore" suggest a connection to the sun and the stars, and the line "ameno tileyi dasi di coraso" perhaps refers to a heartfelt prayer. The overall mood of the song is one of reverence and mystery.

Without knowing the exact meaning of the lyrics, "Medina" is a beautiful and haunting song that captures the essence of otherworldly spirituality. The melody is ethereal and the vocals are raw and emotional, making it a captivating piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Sarinya busemi
The city is bustling with people

alida fina rue teni lumi lase
The streets are busy with cars and noise

dya hama dile
The day is long

medi terami ala nore
The city is alive with energy and excitement

mania sari neya
The city is full of life

minera sahiwina
The people are diverse and unique

tu libera meho
Everyone is free to be themselves

dia rilisa mahile
And they all come together to celebrate their differences

melodile
They create a beautiful melody of culture and tradition

ameno tileyi dasi di coraso
The heart of the city beats with passion

lemanu dahi ale
And the people pour their souls into their work