Maaz Weaver – Tab Tabi Tab Nasheed Lyrics In English (Translation)
Meaning: This song is a playful and poetic piece filled with humor and vivid imagery. It tells the story of a man’s amusing adventures, from riding a thin donkey to being laughed at in the market. He later escapes to meet a great king, who gives him a grand red robe. The singer proudly calls himself a brilliant poet from Mosul, boasting that his verses are so beautifully crafted that even the best poets cannot match them.
Tabi Tabi Tab Lyrics English Translation
Sawt Safiri El Bolboli
Hayyaja Qalbi Ath-Thamil
The chirping of the nightingale
Has stirred my weary heart.
Al-Ma’ Waz-Zahr Ma’a
Mazar Lahza Al-Muqli
The water and the flowers together
Are like a beautiful sight for the eyes.
Wa Anta Ya Sayyidiali Wa Sayyidi Wa Mawlayli
Fakam Fakam Tayyamani Ghazil ‘Uqiqli
And you, my master, my lord,
How many times have you enchanted my mind?
Qataftuhu Min Wajnatih
Multam Ward Al-Khajari
I picked a rose from his cheek,
Like a flower blooming in the garden.
Faqala La La La La
Wa Qad Ghada Mahrouli
But he said, “No, no, no,”
And left, heartbroken.
Mala Atrab Min Fi’l Hadha Ar-Rajul
Fawalwaltu Wawalwaltu Wali Wali Wayli
This man’s actions filled me with wonder,
I cried out, “Oh my, oh my, woe is me!”
Faqultu La Tawawwali Wa Bayna Al-Lu’lu
Qalat Lahu Hina Kadha Inhad Wa Jid Bin-Naql
I told myself, “Do not despair,” and among the pearls,
She told him, “Rise and bring forth the news.”
Wa Fityatu Saqawni Qahwa Ka’l-‘Asal Li
Shammamtuha Bana Fi Aski Min Al-Qarw Fali
The young ones served me coffee, sweet like honey,
Its scent was finer than the most fragrant perfume.
Fi Wasat Bustan Hali Biz-Zahr Was-Surur Li
Wal-‘Ūd Dun Dun Dun Li Wat Tobi Tob Tobi Tob Li
In the middle of a garden, filled with flowers and joy,
The oud played dun dun dun, and the drum tob tob tob.
Tab Tabi Tab Tab Tabi Tab
Tob Tobi Tob Tob Tobi Tob Li
Was-Saqf Saq Saq Saqli
War-Raqs Qad Tab Ilay
Tab tabi tab tab tabi tab,
Tob tobi tob tob tobi tob,
The ceiling echoed with beats,
And the dance became even more joyful!
Shwayy Shwayy Wa Shahhash
‘Ala Waraq Safarjali
Slowly, slowly, and gently,
Like a breeze on quince leaves.
Wa Gharad Al-Qamar
Yasih Millal Fi Malali
The moon sings softly,
Melting away the boredom.
Wa Law Tarani Rakiban
‘Ala Himar Ahzal
If you saw me riding,
A thin and weary donkey,
Yamshi ‘Ala Thalatha
Kamashi Al-‘Aranjal
Walking on three legs,
Like a limping man.
Wan-Nas Tarjum Jamali
Fis-Suq Bil-Qalqalli
People in the market
Mock my beauty with rattles.
Wal-Kull Ka’ka’ Ka’ka’
Khalfi Wa Min Hawayli
And all around me,
They laugh, “Ka’ka’! Ka’ka’!”
Lakin Mashaytu Hariban
Min Khashyat Al-‘Uqnqul
Ila Liqa’ Malik Mu’azzam Mubajjal
But I walked away quickly,
Fearing the judge’s punishment,
Heading to meet a great and noble king.
Ya’muruni Bikhil’at
Hamra’ Kal-Dam Damil
He ordered me to wear a robe,
Red like flowing blood.
Ajurru Fiha Mashiyan
Mabghadda Lidh-Dhayl
I dragged it behind me as I walked,
Burdened by its heavy train.
Ana Al-Adib Al-Alma’
Min Hayy Ardi Al-Mawsil
I am the shining poet,
From the land of Mosul.
Nadhamtu Qita’an Zakhraftu
Ya’jizu ‘Anha Al-Adablu Li
I composed verses so beautifully adorned,
That even great poets could not match them.
Tab Tabi Tab Nasheed Song Credits:
| Song | Tab Tabi Tab Nasheed |
|---|---|
| Artist | Maaz Weaver |
| Lyricist | Unknown |
| Cast | Maaz Weaver |
| Label | Maaz Weaver |
Tab Tabi Tab Nasheed Music Video
Tab Tabi Tab Nasheed Lyrics In English (Translation) Meaning is a Viral Arabic Nasheed sung by Maaz Weaver. The title translates to “The Sound of the Nightingale’s Whistle.” It is commonly attributed to the 8th-century poet Al-Asma’i, although some debate its true author. The poem is known for its clever wordplay and complex structure, making it a challenging piece in Arabic literature.