Maandi
Cheb Mami Lyrics

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أمان، أمان، أمان، أمان، أمان، أمان

ما عندي والي وأنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

والشين الخالي أعطتاه ليام أدلالي
والزين الغالي أو راهي غاشتاه

والشين الخالي أعطتاه ليام أدلالي
والزين الغالي أو راهي غاشتاه

ما عندي والي أنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

ما عندي والي أه، أنا ماني قاري وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا
سيدي معمر ويراني مدمر ها دلالي
وجيتك زيار أه، وداوي حالي

ما عندي والي وأنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

ما عندي والي وأنا ماني وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

ما عندي والي ومن غير هواك أنت يا ويل عيني
بنشكي همي أه وسهر الليل

ما عندي والي أه، أنا ماني قاري وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

ما عندي والي يا الجيلالي وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

ما عندي والي وأنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا

Overall Meaning

The song "Maandi" by Cheb Mami is a beautiful and melancholic piece about a man who doesn't have wealth or success. He laments about his lack of possessions, saying that he doesn't have anything and doesn't even know how to read. He talks about his troubles and how he feels lost and alone. However, he finds solace in the companionship of his friend, with whom he spends his nights.

The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a cry for safety and security, with the phrase "Aman" (which means "safety" or "security" in Arabic) being repeated multiple times. The singer longs for safety in a world that is not always kind or forgiving, and seeks refuge in the people and things that bring him comfort.

The lyrics are deep and moving, capturing the struggle and sadness that many people face on a daily basis. The song is a reminder of the importance of human connection and the value of friendship, even in the face of hardship and adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

أمان، أمان، أمان، أمان، أمان، أمان
We seek peace and safety, repeating it over and over

ما عندي والي وأنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
I don't have anyone and I'm not educated, this is my situation

كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا
My worries and concerns have increased and I'm lying down with my friend

والشين الخالي أعطتاه ليام أدلالي
The empty bad stuff, she gave it to me instead of goodness

والزين الغالي أو راهي غاشتاه
And the expensive nice stuff, she deceived me that she had it

ما عندي والي أه، أنا ماني قاري وها دلالي
I don't have anyone, I'm not educated, this is my situation

سيدي معمر ويراني مدمر ها دلالي
Lord Maamar sees me as destroyed, this is my situation

وجيتك زيار أه، وداوي حالي
I came to visit you, to heal my condition

ما عندي والي وأنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
I don't have anyone and I'm not educated, this is my situation

ما عندي والي وأنا ماني وها دلالي
I don't have anyone and this is my situation

ما عندي والي ومن غير هواك أنت يا ويل عيني
I don't have anyone, and without your love, oh no woe is me

بنشكي همي أه وسهر الليل
I complain about my worries and stay up all night

ما عندي والي أه، أنا ماني قاري وها دلالي
I don't have anyone and I'm not educated, this is my situation

ما عندي والي يا الجيلالي وها دلالي
I don't have anyone, oh my Lord of the world, this is my situation

كثرت هوالي ويا زهري راقد ويا خويا
My worries and concerns have increased and I'm lying down with my friend

ما عندي والي وأنا مانيشي قاري وها دلالي
I don't have anyone and I'm not educated, this is my situation

Writer(s): Mohammed Khelifati

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