As if / I did not exist,
Unheeding, /she just walked past me,
Staring away, / queen of Saba.
I said : Take / , all is for you, Aïcha.
Here are / some pearls, some jewels,
Some gold / around your neck, as well.
And fruit /, well ripe, tasting honey,
My life, / Aïcha, if you love me
I'll go / where your breath leads us
In ivory / and ebony lands
I'll wipe away / your tears, your pain.
Nothing's too good / for such a queen.
Aîcha, Aïcha, listen to me.
Aïcha, Aïcha, stand by me.
Aïcha, Aïcha, please, look at me.
Aïcha, Aïcha, answer me.
I'll recite / the words, the poems
I will play / the heavenly hymns
I will grasp /, I will catch the sunrays
Just to light up / your wondrous eyes
Aïcha, Aîcha, listen to me
Aïcha, Aïcha, stand by me
She said : /keep your silver and gold.
I /am worthier than all that.
Bars remain bars,/ even when made of gold
I want the same /rights as you have
And respect in /everyday life.
The/ only thing I want/ is love.