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Arabic song · Lebanese folk

ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار lyrics

English: Ibn Youssef, O Source of the Free

On this page: Meaning · Lyrics with English translation · Lines explained · Words to learn

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

Questions about “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار”

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.

Who wrote the lyrics of “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار”?

The person who made this preview typed these lyrics in, and SongUp AI sang them word for word.

Why is “ابْن يُوسُف يَا مَعْدِن الأحْرَار” only 30 seconds long?

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