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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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”?
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