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موال يونس وعزيزة بنت السلطان lyrics
English: The Ballad of Younes and Aziza, Daughter of the Sultan
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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
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
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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.
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