FR DZ – Bilingual Lyrics Arabic/English

• By: VEN1

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic energy of 'FR DZ' by VEN1. This song is a fantastic way to learn modern French slang and the unique linguistic fusion often found in the Franco-Algerian diaspora, making it a perfect study in contemporary urban dialect and cultural expression.

[English]

They pushed me to my limits

They didn't even greet me

They didn't help me when I was struggling

Just watching time pass by

In the neighborhood, up on the building

And the patrol is circling around

And the fools keep singing

Like a stick, repeating the same thing every day

They pushed me to my limits

They didn't even greet me

They didn't help me when I was struggling

Just watching time pass by

In the neighborhood, up on the building

And the patrol is circling around

And the fools keep singing

Like a stick, repeating the same thing every day

In France and in Algeria, I'm at ease

I emerged like the metaverse

Maybe you're wondering if I come from the homeland

Beloued Pablo, you've got the address

Don't mess with me, beautiful

You see him trying to spread his wings

It's better to burn bridges

With the one who brings you nothing but loss

I handle my pain without causing pain to others

I wear the crown, Algeria is my queen

We play every match as if it were war

Just yesterday, where did they go?

Some stayed, some left

I could put marble in my home

But I prefer the simple life for my mom

Millions of euros aren't that far off

Use your words, put your hands down

Things are moving fast for you, good for you brother

We didn't take the same path

Black bag, fat stack, I scare the cops

Why are you envious? I can feel your anger

You pour me a drink, I drink it all and leave you the carafe

It shows in your eyes, you're a coward

Aside from your greed, there's nothing you can lift

I handle my pain without causing pain to others

I wear the crown, Algeria is my queen

We play every match as if it were war

Every time I think of the past, I feel the hate

We will never forget all the families they broke

We will remain an example for colonized countries

[Arabic]

Zedmou 3liya f dlahoum

Ma galoulish salami

Ma 3awnounich fi bali

Gha3ad lwe9t yfot

Fil houma fo9 lbidoum

Weddoula rahi ydor

W za3ouch yghanni

Kima l3assi 3ayed kol youm

Zedmou 3liya f dlahoum

Ma galoulish salami

Ma 3awnounich fi bali

Gha3ad lwe9t yfot

Fil houma fo9 lbidoum

Weddoula rahi ydor

W za3ouch yghanni

Kima l3assi 3ayed kol youm

En France et en DZ j'suis à l'aise

J'ai surgi comme la metaverse

Tu t'demandes peut-être si j'viens du bled

Beloued Pablo t'as l'adresse

Faut pas t'frotter ma belle

Tu vois il essaie des ailes

C'est mieux d'couper les ponts avec

Celui qui t'apporte rien mène à perte

J'assume ma peine sans faire de peine

J'porte la couronne l'Algérie c'est ma reine

On joue chaque match comme si c'était la guerre

Kan lbarah win rahoun

Kayen li qa3adou li rahou

J'peux mettre du marbre dans ma home

Mais j'préfère l'roro pour maman

Millions d'euros n'est pas si loin

Parle avec les mots baisse les mains

Ça va vite pour toi bsa7tek khoya

On n'a pas pris l'même chemin

Sac noir grosse kicht j'fais peur aux saf

Pourquoi tu m'envies j'te sens zaf

Tu m'sers j'bois tout j'te laisse la carafe

Ça s'voit dans ton regard t'es un khowef

À part ta 7enz y a personne que tu sonlèves

J'assume ma peine sans faire de peine

J'porte la couronne l'Algérie c'est ma reine

On joue chaque match comme si c'était la guerre

À chaque fois qu'j'pense au passé j'ai la haine

On oubliera jamais toutes les familles qu'ils ont brisées

On restera un exemple pour les pays colonisés

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Zedmou zed-mou B2	verb - attacked or raided
lwe9t l-waqt A1	noun - time
houma hou-ma A2	noun - neighborhood
za3ouch za-ouch C1	noun - a specific type of bird (used metaphorically)
bled bled A2	noun - country or homeland
couronne kou-ron B1	noun - crown
guerre gerr A2	noun - war
marbre mar-br B2	noun - marble
bsa7tek b-sa-h-tek B2	adjective - congratulations / good for you
khoya kho-ya A1	noun - my brother
chemin she-min A2	noun - path
peur pur A1	noun - fear
khowef kho-wef B1	noun - coward
haine enn B1	noun - hatred
colonisés ko-lo-ni-ze C1	adjective - colonized

Key Grammar Structures

• Gha3ad lwe9t yfot

  ➔ Progressive aspect (Darja/Arabic dialect)

  ➔ The particle "Gha3ad" (or "rahi") is used to indicate that the action is happening right now, similar to 'is' + verb-ing in English.

• Tu t'demandes peut-être si j'viens du bled

  ➔ Reflexive verb & Indirect interrogative clause

  ➔ The reflexive verb "se demander" is used here followed by "si" to express an indirect question.

• Faut pas t'frotter ma belle

  ➔ Imperative negative & Colloquial idiomatic expression

  ➔ "Faut pas" is the colloquial contraction of "Il ne faut pas" (You must not), followed by the reflexive verb "se frotter à" meaning to challenge/confront someone.

• C'est mieux d'couper les ponts

  ➔ Impersonal expression & Metaphorical idiom

  ➔ "C'est mieux de" is an impersonal structure used to give advice, while "couper les ponts" is a metaphor for ending a relationship.

• On joue chaque match comme si c'était la guerre

  ➔ Comparative clause with 'comme si' + Imparfait

  ➔ The structure "comme si" followed by the imperfect tense (c'était) is used to express a hypothetical comparison.

• Kan lbarah win rahoun

  ➔ Past tense reference (Darja)

  ➔ "Lbarah" means yesterday. The sentence refers to where people (who were once close) have gone, emphasizing the passage of time.

• J'préfère l'roro pour maman

  ➔ Verb preference & Slang usage

  ➔ "Préférer" expresses choice, while "roro" is slang for gold/jewelry.

• On oubliera jamais toutes les familles qu'ils ont brisées

  ➔ Relative clause with 'que' & Passé composé

  ➔ "Que" acts as the direct object in the relative clause referring to "familles", followed by the compound past (ont brisées) to denote a completed action in the past.