Arabic song · Lebanese folk
ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار lyrics
English: Ibn Youssef, O Source of the Free
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What “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” is about
This song is a tribute to a respected man named Ibn Youssef, praising his generosity, strong character, and vital presence in the community. The singer expresses deep gratitude and admiration for him, acknowledging his resilience through difficulties and his enduring legacy. It's a song of honor and appreciation from the community to a beloved figure.
ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار 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.
با
Ba
Ba
[Intro – Lebanese Mountain Mawwal]
ميجانا ويا ميجانا ويا ميجنا
Mijana wa ya Mijana wa ya Mijana
Mijana, oh Mijana, oh Mijana
يا جار الهنا
Ya jar al-hana
O neighbor of happiness
من آل يوسف أصلك عرفنا
Min Aal Youssef aslak 'arafna
From the family of Youssef, we knew your origin
يا زينة الحارة يا ضو سهرتنا
Ya zinat al-hara ya dhaw sahratna
O adornment of the neighborhood, O light of our evenings
[Verse 1 – Warm Lebanese Folk Voice]
يا بو الكيف والصيف
Ya bou al-kayf wal-sayf
O master of enjoyment and summer
يا صاحب القلب الكبير النضيف
Ya sahib al-qalb al-kabeer al-nadheef
O owner of the big, pure heart
كم مرة كلنا من إيدك رغيف
Kam marra kulluna min eedak ragheef
How many times have we all eaten bread from your hand?
دام عزك يا بو العز يا كبيرنا
Dam 'izzak ya bou al-'izz ya kabeerna
May your glory last, O glorious one, O our elder
ميجانا ويا ميجانا ويا ميجنا
Mijana wa ya Mijana wa ya Mijana
Mijana, oh Mijana, oh Mijana
لولا وجودك ما كنا هينا
Lawla wujudak ma kunna hayna
Without your presence, we wouldn't be here
[Chorus]
ابن يوسف يا معدن الأحرار
Ibn Youssef ya ma'dan al-ahrar
Son of Youssef, O source of the free
يا غالي يا غالي
Ya ghali ya ghali
O precious one, O precious one
يا جوزة الطيب يا لمعة النور
Ya jawzat al-teeb ya lam'at al-noor
O nutmeg, O sparkle of light
يا نجم الليالي يا زينة الدار
Ya najm al-layali ya zinat al-dar
O star of the nights, O adornment of the home
يعلم الله لولا وجودك
Ya'lam Allah lawla wujudak
God knows, were it not for your presence
ما بقينا بهالحي، ولا كان بييتينا
Ma baqeena bi hal-hayy, wala kan bi bayteena
We wouldn't have remained in this neighborhood, nor would it have been in our homes
ميجانا ويا ميجانا ويا ميجنا
Mijana wa ya Mijana wa ya Mijana
Mijana, oh Mijana, oh Mijana
يا جار الهنا
Ya jar al-hana
O neighbor of happiness
[Musical Break – Mijwiz, Rababa and Dabke]
يا ريس البحر ويا قاهر السمكات
Ya rayyes al-bahr wa ya qaher al-samakat
O captain of the sea, and conqueror of fish
يا نمر البراري بالصيد للطيرات
Ya namir al-barari bil-sayd lil-tayrat
O tiger of the wilderness, hunting birds
ويا أسد البحر وطارح الطرحات
Wa ya asad al-bahr wa tareh al-tarahat
And O lion of the sea, casting nets
[Aataba – Emotional Mountain Voice]
كم حظ الدنيا عاكس خطواتك
Kam hadh al-dunya 'aakis khutwatak
How many times has the world gone against your steps?
وكم مرة تعبت وخبيت آهاتك
Wa kam marra ta'ibt wa khabbayt ahatak
And how many times have you tired and hidden your sighs?
بس قيمتك عند الله فوق حساباتك
Bas qeematak 'ind Allah fawq hisabatak
But your worth with God is beyond your calculations
وإن ضاقت الدنيا، بتبقى كبير
Wa in dhaqat al-dunya, batqa kabeer
And if the world tightens, you remain great
[Final Verse – Rising Mountain Folk Rhythm]
كمل طريقك للعالي عالغيمات
Kammil tareeqak lil-'ali 'al-ghaymat
Complete your path to the high, to the clouds
ولا تلتفت لورا، مهما فات
Wala taltifit li-wara, mahma fat
And don't look back, no matter what has passed
مثلك ما بقي حكايات
Mithlak ma baqi hikayat
There are no more stories like yours
واسمك بيضل مكتوب بالذكريات
Wa ismak bi-dhall maktoob bil-dhikrayat
And your name remains written in memories
[Final Mijana – Powerful Group Chorus]
ميجانا ويا ميجانا ويا ميجنا
Mijana wa ya Mijana wa ya Mijana
Mijana, oh Mijana, oh Mijana
لولا وجودك ما كنا هينا
Lawla wujudak ma kunna hayna
Without your presence, we wouldn't be here
يا جار الهنا
Ya jar al-hana
O neighbor of happiness
يا زينة الحارة يا قمر سهرتنا
Ya zinat al-hara ya qamar sahratna
O adornment of the neighborhood, O moon of our evenings
[Outro – Long Traditional Mountain Vocal]
آه يا بو العز
Ah ya bou al-'izz
Ah, O glorious one
يا ابن يوسف... يا غالي علينا
Ya ibn Youssef... ya ghali 'alayna
O son of Youssef... O precious to us
ميجانا... ميجانا...
Mijana... Mijana...
Mijana... Mijana...
ويا ميجنا...
Wa ya Mijana...
And O Mijana...
ميجانا ويا ميجانا ويا ميجنا
Mijana wa ya Mijana wa ya Mijana
Mijana, oh Mijana, oh Mijana
لولا وجودك ما كنا هينا
Lawla wujudak ma kunna hayna
Without your presence, we wouldn't be here
Lines explained
“ابن يوسف يا معدن الأحرار”
Ibn Youssef ya ma'dan al-ahrar
Son of Youssef, O source of the free
This line directly addresses Ibn Youssef, calling him a 'source of the free,' implying he is a fount of noble qualities and independence for others.
“يا جوزة الطيب يا لمعة النور”
Ya jawzat al-teeb ya lam'at al-noor
O nutmeg, O sparkle of light
Comparing him to 'nutmeg' (jawzat al-teeb) and a 'sparkle of light' highlights his preciousness and the positive, warm influence he has on those around him, as nutmeg is a valued spice and light symbolizes guidance and joy.
“بس قيمتك عند الله فوق حساباتك”
Bas qeematak 'ind Allah fawq hisabatak
But your worth with God is beyond your calculations
This line offers comfort and validation, suggesting that despite worldly struggles, his true value is recognized and held high by God, transcending earthly measures or setbacks.
Arabic words from this song
Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- ميجاناMijana
- a traditional Lebanese folk song/poetic form, often sung in a call-and-response style
- جار الهناjar al-hana
- neighbor of happiness (a term of endearment)
- معدن الأحرارma'dan al-ahrar
- source/mine of the free (implying a person of noble and independent spirit)
- جوزة الطيبjawzat al-teeb
- nutmeg (a precious spice, used here as a metaphor for something valuable and cherished)
- آهاتكahatuk
- your sighs/groans (referring to hidden pain or suffering)
About this recording
“ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” is an Arabic song with a emotional and powerful feel, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.
The lyrics run to 40 sung lines, written as an intro, a verse, a chorus and an outro. They were typed in by the person who made it, and SongUp AI sang them as written. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 1013 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.
The idea it was sung from
Authentic Lebanese mountain folk Tarab, traditional Aataba and Mijana, inspired by the golden age of Lebanese mountain theatrical singing. Deep warm mature male baritone, powerful resonant chest voice, majestic expressive theatrical delivery, authentic Lebanese mountain dialect. Extended improvisational Mawwal opening with free rhythm, traditional Aataba vocal ornamentation and long sustained note
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What does “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” mean in English?
“ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” means “Ibn Youssef, O Source of the Free” in English.
What is “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” about?
This song is a tribute to a respected man named Ibn Youssef, praising his generosity, strong character, and vital presence in the community. The singer expresses deep gratitude and admiration for him, acknowledging his resilience through difficulties and his enduring legacy. It's a song of honor and appreciation from the community to a beloved figure.
Is there an English translation of the “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” lyrics?
Yes. Every line of “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” 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.
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