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Arabic song · Khaleeji national anthem

سيدي سمعًا وطاعة lyrics

English: My Master, We Hear and Obey

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What “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” is about

This song is a powerful declaration of loyalty and devotion from the people to their leader, referred to as 'My Master' or 'Sheikh'. The lyrics express deep admiration for the leader's high status and the pride his name brings, emphasizing that the people's love for him is priceless and they are willing to sacrifice their lives. It highlights the security and honor that the leader brings to the nation, with the entire populace uniting to salute and pledge their allegiance.

سيدي سمعًا وطاعة 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.

[Verse 1]

يا سيدي يا عالي الشان

Ya sayyidi ya 'ali ash-shan

Oh my master, oh high in status,

اسمك فخر والكل يهتف

Ismuk fakhr wal-kull yahtif

Your name is pride, and everyone cheers,

حبك بقلبي ماله أثمان

Hubbuk bi-qalbi maluh athman

Your love in my heart is priceless,

ولجلك أرواحنا تتكشف

Wa li-ajlik arwahuna tatakashshaf

And for your sake, our souls are revealed (ready to sacrifice).

[Chorus]

سيدي سمعًا وطاعة سيدي

Sayyidi sam'an wa ta'ah sayyidi

My master, we hear and obey, my master,

لك الولاء والروح تفديك

Lak al-wala' wal-ruh tafdik

To you is loyalty, and the soul sacrifices itself for you,

يا شيخنا يا عالي المجدِ

Ya shaikhuna ya 'ali al-majdi

Oh our Sheikh, oh high in glory,

كل الشعب اليوم يحييك

Kull ash-sha'b al-yawm yuhayyik

All the people today salute you.

[Verse 2]

عز وكرامة في كل دار

Izz wa karamah fi kull dar

Honor and dignity in every home,

باسمك يرتفع كل بنيان

Bismik yartafi' kull bunyan

In your name, every structure rises,

أمن وأمان في ليل ونهار

Amn wa aman fi layl wa nahar

Security and safety day and night,

يا مجد هالوطن يا سلطان

Ya majd hal-watan ya sultan

Oh glory of this homeland, oh Sultan.

[Chorus]

سيدي سمعًا وطاعة سيدي

Sayyidi sam'an wa ta'ah sayyidi

My master, we hear and obey, my master,

لك الولاء والروح تفديك

Lak al-wala' wal-ruh tafdik

To you is loyalty, and the soul sacrifices itself for you,

يا شيخنا يا عالي المجدِ

Ya shaikhuna ya 'ali al-majdi

Oh our Sheikh, oh high in glory,

كل الشعب اليوم يحييك

Kull ash-sha'b al-yawm yuhayyik

All the people today salute you.

[Bridge]

بصوت واحد كلنا نردد

Bi-sawt wahid kulluna nuraddid

With one voice, we all repeat,

فوق هام السحب يا بلادي

Fawq ham as-suhub ya biladi

Above the clouds, oh my country.

[Chorus]

سيدي سمعًا وطاعة سيدي

Sayyidi sam'an wa ta'ah sayyidi

My master, we hear and obey, my master,

لك الولاء والروح تفديك

Lak al-wala' wal-ruh tafdik

To you is loyalty, and the soul sacrifices itself for you,

يا شيخنا يا عالي المجدِ

Ya shaikhuna ya 'ali al-majdi

Oh our Sheikh, oh high in glory,

كل الشعب اليوم يحييك

Kull ash-sha'b al-yawm yuhayyik

All the people today salute you.

Lines explained

“سيدي سمعًا وطاعة سيدي”

Sayyidi sam'an wa ta'ah sayyidi

My master, we hear and obey, my master,

This phrase, 'Sam'an wa ta'ah', is a traditional Arabic expression of complete obedience and loyalty, often used in contexts of pledging allegiance to a leader or authority.

“لك الولاء والروح تفديك”

Lak al-wala' wal-ruh tafdik

To you is loyalty, and the soul sacrifices itself for you,

This line signifies the ultimate sacrifice, where the soul is willing to be given up for the sake of the leader, emphasizing profound devotion.

“فوق هام السحب يا بلادي”

Fawq ham as-suhub ya biladi

Above the clouds, oh my country.

This is a common patriotic phrase in Arabic, meaning to elevate the nation to the highest possible status, metaphorically above the clouds.

Arabic words from this song

Learning Arabic? These words come straight from the lyrics.

سيديSayyidi
My master / My lord
سمعًا وطاعةSam'an wa ta'ah
We hear and obey
يهتفYahtif
Cheers / Shouts
الولاءAl-wala'
Loyalty / Allegiance
تفديكTafdik
Sacrifices itself for you

About this recording

“سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” is an Arabic song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

The lyrics run to 22 sung lines, written as 2 verses, a chorus and a bridge. SongUp AI wrote them in Arabic from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 522 Arabic previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

أبي نغمة للآيفون تكون بجملة سيدي سمعا وطاعة سيدي، وتكون بصوت ميكس بين الرجال والنساء، تكون فخمة ووطنية وبطبول ومؤثرات صوتية بدون موسيقى

Questions about “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة”

What does “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” mean in English?

“سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” means “My Master, We Hear and Obey” in English.

What is “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” about?

This song is a powerful declaration of loyalty and devotion from the people to their leader, referred to as 'My Master' or 'Sheikh'. The lyrics express deep admiration for the leader's high status and the pride his name brings, emphasizing that the people's love for him is priceless and they are willing to sacrifice their lives. It highlights the security and honor that the leader brings to the nation, with the entire populace uniting to salute and pledge their allegiance.

Is there an English translation of the “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” 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 “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة”?

SongUp AI wrote these Arabic lyrics from a short idea, then sang them. You can edit AI lyrics line by line, or paste your own, before a song is made.

Why is “سيدي سمعًا وطاعة” 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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