افرح یا قلبی [Efrah ya albi] [English translation]

Rejoice, my heart! You've found the destiny to fulfil your dreams with the beloved.

Rejoice, O my heart!

Oh the delight of the sad heart when it stumbles upon a loyal companion.

After much hope and longing, it fulfils its dreams with the beloved.

Rejoice, my heart!

The thoughts were lost, astray, and the heart was wandering alone.

And what was decreed for it, was for it to be happy, and to fulfil its dreams with the beloved.

Rejoice, my heart!

Sing for him the melodies of love, and narrate to him the reasons for passion.

And rejoice, my heart, with your fulfilled desire, and reach your dreams with the beloved.

Rejoice, my heart!

Pluck with him the roses of life, so long as your love matches his love.

Remain sincere to him, seek his satisfaction, and fulfil your dreams with the beloved.

Rejoice, my heart!

• Artist:Oum Kalthoum