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موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان lyrics

English: The Ballad of Younes and Aziza, Daughter of the Sultan

  • Arabic
  • Love
  • nostalgic
  • melancholic
  • longing
  • Own lyrics

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What “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” is about

This is a traditional ballad telling the story of Younes, a stranger who falls into captivity, and Aziza, the Sultan's daughter, who lives in a high castle. Aziza sees Younes, falls in love with him, and prays for their union, despite the difficulties of their path. The song emphasizes the enduring nature of their love story across generations.

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موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان 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.

موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان

Mawwal Younes wa Aziza Bint Al-Sultan

The Ballad of Younes and Aziza, Daughter of the Sultan

موال شعبي حكائي — ربابة وإيقاع صعيدي

Mawwal sha'bi hekayi — Rababa wa iqa' Sa'idi

A popular narrative ballad — Rababa and Sa'idi rhythm

[المقدمة — الربابة تدخل بهدوء] · Introduction — The rababa enters gently

يا ليل يا عين، يا ليل يا عين

Ya leil ya ein, ya leil ya ein

Oh night, oh eye, oh night, oh eye

حكاية قديمة من سالف السنين

Hekaya qadima min salif al-sineen

An old story from ancient years

عن يونس الغالي اللي جار عليه زمانه

An Younes al-ghali illi jar alaih zamanuh

About dear Younes, whose time was harsh on him

وعزيزة بنت السلطان، اللي الحب ندهلها وناداه

Wa Aziza bint al-Sultan, illi al-hubb nadah-laha wa nadah

And Aziza, the Sultan's daughter, whom love called and beckoned

[المقطع الأول] · First Section

كان يا ما كان، في سالف الزمان

Kan ya ma kan, fi salif al-zaman

Once upon a time, in ancient times

يونس غريب، لا له دار ولا أمان

Younes gharib, la lah dar wala aman

Younes was a stranger, with no home or safety

والقدر لفّ، ودار بيه

Wal-qadar laff, wa dar bih

And fate turned and revolved around him

واتمدّ قيد الأسر في إيديه

W'atmadd qeid al-asr fi eideih

And the chains of captivity were placed on his hands

يا ليل يا عين، يا ليل يا عين

Ya leil ya ein, ya leil ya ein

Oh night, oh eye, oh night, oh eye

مين يداوي قلب أسير وأنينه باين للعين؟

Min yedawi qalb aseer w'aneenuh bayen lil-ein?

Who can heal a captive heart, whose moans are visible to the eye?

[المقطع الثاني] · Second Section

وفي قصر عالي، وراه سور وببان

Wa fi qasr aali, warah soor wa biban

And in a high palace, behind walls and gates

عاشت عزيزة بنت السلطان

Aashat Aziza bint al-Sultan

Lived Aziza, the Sultan's daughter

شافته، وقلبها مال ليه

Shaftuh, wa qalbaha mal lih

She saw him, and her heart leaned towards him

ومن يومها الشوق نادى عليه

Wa min youmha al-shawq nada alaih

And from that day, longing called out to him

يا عزيزة يا بنت السلطان

Ya Aziza ya bint al-Sultan

Oh Aziza, oh daughter of the Sultan

حبّك عدى السور والحيطان

Hubbik adda al-soor wal-hitan

Your love crossed the walls and fences

يا عزيزة يا نور العين

Ya Aziza ya noor al-ein

Oh Aziza, oh light of my eyes

مين يجمع قلبين تايهين؟

Min yajma' qalbein tayheen?

Who will unite two lost hearts?

[المقطع الثالث] · Third Section

مدّت إيديها، وقالت يا رب

Maddat eideiha, wa qalat ya Rabb

She extended her hands and said, "Oh Lord"

فرّج كروب، وقرّب اللي حب

Farrij kuroob, wa qarrib illi habb

Relieve distress, and bring closer those who love

لكن طريق الحب مش دايم أمان

Lakin tareeq al-hubb mish dayem aman

But the path of love is not always safe

فيه ألف عثرة، وفيه ألف امتحان

Fih alf athra, wa fih alf imtihan

It has a thousand stumbles, and a thousand tests

يا ليل يا عين، يا ليل يا عين

Ya leil ya ein, ya leil ya ein

Oh night, oh eye, oh night, oh eye

حكاية حبّ مكتوبة من زمان واتقالت لمين؟

Hekaya hubb maktouba min zaman w'atqalet li-min?

A love story written long ago, and told to whom?

[الخاتمة — الربابة تهدى] · Conclusion — The rababa calms down

والحكاية عايشة، جيل ورا جيل

Wal-hekayah aaysha, geel wara geel

And the story lives on, generation after generation

عن قلب صابر، وعن حب أصيل

An qalb saber, wa an hubb aseel

About a patient heart, and an authentic love

يا سامع حكايتنا، صلّي عالنبي

Ya same' hekayatna, salli alal-Nabi

Oh listener of our story, pray for the Prophet

يمكن بعد البُعد، الفرح يبتدي

Yemkin ba'd al-bu'd, al-farah yebtedi

Perhaps after the distance, joy will begin

يا ليل يا عين، يا ليل يا عين

Ya leil ya ein, ya leil ya ein

Oh night, oh eye, oh night, oh eye

يونس وعزيزة… حكاية من سالف السنين

Younes wa Aziza… hekaya min salif al-sineen

Younes and Aziza… a story from ancient years

Lines explained

“عن يونس الغالي اللي جار عليه زمانه”

An Younes al-ghali illi jar alaih zamanuh

About dear Younes, whose time was harsh on him

This line introduces Younes as someone who has suffered misfortune, indicating that fate has been unkind to him.

“حبّك عدى السور والحيطان”

Hubbik adda al-soor wal-hitan

Your love crossed the walls and fences

This line uses the imagery of love transcending physical barriers (walls and fences) to emphasize the strength and depth of Aziza's feelings.

“يا سامع حكايتنا، صلّي عالنبي”

Ya same' hekayatna, salli alal-Nabi

Oh listener of our story, pray for the Prophet

This is a common cultural and religious invocation in Arabic storytelling, asking listeners to send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad, often used to bring good fortune or a sense of completion to a narrative.

Arabic words from this song

Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.

موالMawwal
a traditional Arab vocal music genre, often narrative and improvisational
ربابةRababa
a stringed musical instrument, common in traditional Arab music
سالف السنينSalif al-sineen
ancient years, times long past
غريبGharib
stranger, foreigner
أصيلAseel
authentic, noble, genuine

About this recording

“موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” is an Arabic song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

You can hear oud, qanun and claps.

The lyrics run to 32 sung lines. 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 471 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

Warm Khaleeji pop love song sung in Gulf Arabic, oud, qanun and Gulf hand claps, male vocal

Questions about “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان”

What does “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” mean in English?

“موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” means “The Ballad of Younes and Aziza, Daughter of the Sultan” in English.

What is “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” about?

This is a traditional ballad telling the story of Younes, a stranger who falls into captivity, and Aziza, the Sultan's daughter, who lives in a high castle. Aziza sees Younes, falls in love with him, and prays for their union, despite the difficulties of their path. The song emphasizes the enduring nature of their love story across generations.

Is there an English translation of the “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان” 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 “موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان”?

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

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