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Arabic song · Yemeni shilah

صالح · يا علي يا ذخر lyrics

English: Saleh · O Ali, My Support

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What “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” is about

This song is a Yemeni shilah, a type of chanted poetry, performed by Saleh as a tribute to his brother, Ali. Saleh expresses deep admiration and pride for Ali, highlighting his brother's strong character, generosity, and unwavering support. The song emphasizes Ali's importance in Saleh's life, referring to him as a source of strength and honor.

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صالح · يا علي يا ذخر lyrics with English translation

Each line in the original, in Roman letters and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.

[Verse 1]

يا مرحبا ترحيبةٍ تهز الأركان

Ya marhaba tarhibatin tahizz al-arkan

Welcome, a welcome that shakes the pillars

والصوت يعلو فوق روس الجبالي

Wa al-sawt ya'lu fawqa rus al-jibali

And the voice rises above the tops of the mountains

من كلمات صالح نهديها بإحسان

Min kalimāt Saleh nahdiha bi-ihsan

From Saleh's words, we dedicate it with kindness

لأخوي علي عزوتي راس مالي

Li-akhūy Ali 'izzatī rās mālī

To my brother Ali, my strength, my capital

[Chorus]

يا علي يا ذخرٍ على مر الأزمان

Ya Ali ya dhukhrin 'ala murr al-azman

O Ali, my support throughout the ages

يا فخر قلبي يا كل آمالي

Ya fakhr qalbī ya kull āmālī

O pride of my heart, all my hopes

اسمك يتردد بصوت ووجدان

Ismuk yataraddad bi-sawt wa wijdān

Your name echoes in voice and soul

يا سند ظهري يا راحة بالي

Ya sanad ẓahrī ya rāḥat bālī

O backbone, O comfort of my mind

[Verse 2]

طيبك يفوح مثل مسك وعنبر

Ṭībuka yafūḥ mithla misk wa 'anbar

Your goodness emanates like musk and amber

والجود منك ما عليه جفالي

Wa al-jūd minka ma 'alayhi jafālī

And your generosity has no end

يا راعي الفزعة يا من تكبر

Ya rā'ī al-faz'ah ya man takabbar

O helper in need, O one who excels

مواقفك تشهد يا ابن الرجالي

Mawāqifuk tashhad ya ibn al-rijālī

Your stances bear witness, O son of noble men

[Chorus]

يا علي يا ذخرٍ على مر الأزمان

Ya Ali ya dhukhrin 'ala murr al-azman

O Ali, my support throughout the ages

يا فخر قلبي يا كل آمالي

Ya fakhr qalbī ya kull āmālī

O pride of my heart, all my hopes

اسمك يتردد بصوت ووجدان

Ismuk yataraddad bi-sawt wa wijdān

Your name echoes in voice and soul

يا سند ظهري يا راحة بالي

Ya sanad ẓahrī ya rāḥat bālī

O backbone, O comfort of my mind

[Bridge]

قدرك رفيع فوق كل الأوطان

Qadruk rafī' fawqa kull al-awṭān

Your status is high above all lands

يا كاسب الطولات يا الأولي

Ya kāsib al-ṭawlāt ya al-awwalī

O winner of glories, O the foremost

[Chorus]

يا علي يا ذخرٍ على مر الأزمان

Ya Ali ya dhukhrin 'ala murr al-azman

O Ali, my support throughout the ages

يا فخر قلبي يا كل آمالي

Ya fakhr qalbī ya kull āmālī

O pride of my heart, all my hopes

اسمك يتردد بصوت ووجدان

Ismuk yataraddad bi-sawt wa wijdān

Your name echoes in voice and soul

يا سند ظهري يا راحة بالي

Ya sanad ẓahrī ya rāḥat bālī

O backbone, O comfort of my mind

Lines explained

“لأخوي علي عزوتي راس مالي”

Li-akhūy Ali 'izzatī rās mālī

To my brother Ali, my strength, my capital

The phrase 'عزوتي راس مالي' (my strength, my capital) emphasizes Ali's immense value and importance to the singer, portraying him as a foundational asset in life.

“يا علي يا ذخرٍ على مر الأزمان”

Ya Ali ya dhukhrin 'ala murr al-azman

O Ali, my support throughout the ages

Calling Ali 'يا ذخرٍ على مر الأزمان' (my support throughout the ages) highlights his enduring and constant reliability, suggesting a bond that transcends time.

“يا سند ظهري يا راحة بالي”

Ya sanad ẓahrī ya rāḥat bālī

O backbone, O comfort of my mind

'يا سند ظهري يا راحة بالي' (O backbone, O comfort of my mind) is a common Arabic idiom expressing deep reliance and the peace of mind that comes from having such a strong supporter.

Arabic words from this song

Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.

ذخرdhukhr
support, treasure, reserve
عزوتي'izzatī
my strength, my pride, my people (who give me strength)
راس ماليrās mālī
my capital, my most valuable asset
سند ظهريsanad ẓahrī
my backbone, my support
راحة باليrāḥat bālī
comfort of my mind, peace of mind

About this recording

“صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” is an Arabic song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

The lyrics run to 22 sung lines, written as 2 verses, a chorus and a bridge. SongUp AI wrote them in Arabic from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 425 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

### 🎤 شيلة وزامل يمني حماسي — مدح الأخ علي من كلمات صالح إلى أخوه علي • إيقاع سريع • أداء قوي وصوت طويل مع العود المقدمة — بصوت طويل وحماس 🔥 يا مرحبا ترحيبةٍ تهز الأركان والصوت يعلو فوق روس الجبالي من كلمات صالح نهديها بإحسان لأخوي علي عزوتي راس مالي يا علي يا ذخرٍ على مر الأزمان يا فخر قلبي

Questions about “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر”

What does “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” mean in English?

“صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” means “Saleh · O Ali, My Support” in English.

What is “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” about?

This song is a Yemeni shilah, a type of chanted poetry, performed by Saleh as a tribute to his brother, Ali. Saleh expresses deep admiration and pride for Ali, highlighting his brother's strong character, generosity, and unwavering support. The song emphasizes Ali's importance in Saleh's life, referring to him as a source of strength and honor.

Is there an English translation of the “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” is translated into English on this page, and each Arabic line is also written in Roman letters so you can sing along. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.

Who wrote the lyrics of “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر”?

SongUp AI wrote these Arabic lyrics from a short idea, then sang them. You can edit AI lyrics line by line, or paste your own, before a song is made.

Why is “صالح · يا علي يا ذخر” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

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