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يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ lyrics

English: O Buds of My City, O Light of the Smile

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What “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” is about

This song is a call to children, referred to as the 'buds of the city' and the 'hope of tomorrow,' to follow traffic safety rules. It explains the meaning of traffic lights and the importance of using seatbelts and helmets. The song emphasizes that adhering to these rules ensures safety and a peaceful life for everyone.

يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ 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.

يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ

O buds of my city, O light of the smile

في الطريقِ ننتبهْ، كي نحيا بسلامةْ

Fī al-ṭarīqi nantaqih, kay naḥyā bi-salāmah

On the road, we pay attention, so we live in safety

ضوءٌ أحمرُ، قِفْ مكانكْ،

Red light, stop in your place,

فالعبورُ ليس أوانكْ

For crossing is not your time

ضوءٌ أخضرُ، هَيّا سِرْ،

Green light, come on, go,

بعدَ أن تنظرَ وتَحذَرْ

After you look and beware

في الممرِّ نعبرُ دومًا،

In the crosswalk, we always cross,

ونحترمُ القانونَ علمًا

And we respect the law knowingly

حزامُ أمنٍ يحمي حياتي،

Ḥizāmu amnin yaḥmī ḥayātī

A seatbelt protects my life,

والخوذةُ سرُّ نجاتي

Wa-al-khawdhah sirru najātī

And the helmet is the secret of my salvation

يا أطفالَ الدنيا،

Yā aṭfāla al-dunyā

O children of the world,

يا أملَ الغدِ والأحلامْ

Yā amala al-ghadi wa-al-aḥlām

O hope of tomorrow and dreams

بالسلامةِ نرتقي،

Bi-al-salāmati nartaqī

With safety, we advance,

وبالوعي نحيا بسلامْ

And with awareness, we live in peace

اللازمة الجماعية:

Group Chorus:

سلامةٌ، سلامةْ،

Salāmatun, salāmah

Safety, safety,

هي أجملُ علامةْ

It is the most beautiful sign

نحمي الأرواحَ معًا،

We protect lives together,

وننشرُ الوعيَ دومًا!

And we spread awareness always!

Lines explained

“يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ”

O buds of my city, O light of the smile

Calling children 'buds of my city' and 'light of the smile' is a common poetic way in Arabic to refer to children as the future and source of joy for a community.

“والخوذةُ سرُّ نجاتي”

Wa-al-khawdhah sirru najātī

And the helmet is the secret of my salvation

The phrase 'the helmet is the secret of my salvation' emphasizes the critical role of safety gear in preventing harm, using strong language to convey its importance.

“وبالوعي نحيا بسلامْ”

And with awareness, we live in peace

This line connects safety with a broader sense of peace and well-being, suggesting that conscious adherence to rules leads to a harmonious life.

Arabic words from this song

Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.

براعم
buds (plural of bud, often used metaphorically for children)
البسمةal-basmah
the smile
ننتبهnantaqih
we pay attention / we are careful
أوانكawānak
your time
الخوذةal-khawdhah
the helmet

About this recording

“يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” is an Arabic song with a joyful feel, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

You can hear piano.

The lyrics run to 19 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 436 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

Gentle Lebanese-inspired melodic pop, warm female vocals, children's road safety awareness song, simple memorable melody, soft piano, acoustic instruments, joyful children's backing vocals, clear Arabic pronunciation.

Questions about “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ”

What does “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” mean in English?

“يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” means “O Buds of My City, O Light of the Smile” in English.

What is “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” about?

This song is a call to children, referred to as the 'buds of the city' and the 'hope of tomorrow,' to follow traffic safety rules. It explains the meaning of traffic lights and the importance of using seatbelts and helmets. The song emphasizes that adhering to these rules ensures safety and a peaceful life for everyone.

Is there an English translation of the “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” 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 “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ”?

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

Why is “يا براعمَ مدينتي، يا ضياءَ البسمةْ” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

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