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6 Awful Arabic Translations Of Disney Songs
One of the biggest dividing factors in Lebanon isn’t religion or political view, but rather if you had Disney in Arabic (ie Egyptian) or English as a kid. For those of us who didn’t have the honour to experience the Arabic version of our favourite childhood shows, and for those of us who want to remember those happy days, here are some of the most awful translations of the most iconic Disney songs.
1. Mulan – I’ll Make A Man Out Of You or Menkom 7a2a3mel Regal
English lyrics: You’re the saddest bunch I ever met, but you can bet before we’re through, somehow I’ll make a man out of you.
Arabic lyrics: Intom aswa2 man shahedto, w laken 3ala el 3omoom, menkom 7a2a3mel regal mahma ykoon
2. Aladdin – A Whole New World or Di Donya Fo2
English lyrics: Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride, a whole new world, a new fantastic point of view.
Arabic lyrics: Donya b3eeda w 2areeba 3ala el bosat el se7ree nteer, le donya fo2, da 3alam tene mesh ma3roof.
3. Lion King – Can You Feel the Love Tonight or Yalla N3eesh El 7obb El Lelah
English lyrics: With all this romantic atmosphere disaster’s in the air. Can you feel the love tonight?
Arabic lyrics: El gaw el romanteeke, khala sa3t el 7ob d2ee2ten. Yalla n3eesh el 7obb el lelah!
4. The Little Mermaid – Poor Unfortunate Souls or Masakeen El Bohoor
English lyrics: Yes I’ve had the odd complaint but on the whole I’ve been a saint to those poor unfortunate souls.
Arabic lyrics: Sa3at bakoon khasis, lakan 3adatan ana kideesa ma3 masakeen el bo7oor.
5. Sleeping Beauty – Once Upon a Dream or Sheftak Youm
English lyrics: I know you, I’ve walked with you once upon a dream. I know you that gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam.
Arabic lyrics: Sheftak youm, w 3reftak be 7elm men el a7lam. Getli fe w 3neik 2alet fe bel sho2 le 3naya kaman.
6. Tarzan – You’ll Be In My Heart or 7at3eesh Hena Fel Alb
English lyrics: I will protect you from all around you I will be here, don’t you cry. For one so small, you seem so strong my arms will hold you keep you safe and warm.
Arabic lyrics: Albi noor yehmeek, men el khof wel leil, ana w yek matebkeesh. Ya day el 3en me7tag la 7anene, w ana 7odni kbeer melyan dafa w aman.
1. Mulan – I’ll Make A Man Out Of You or Menkom 7a2a3mel Regal
English lyrics: You’re the saddest bunch I ever met, but you can bet before we’re through, somehow I’ll make a man out of you.
Arabic lyrics: Intom aswa2 man shahedto, w laken 3ala el 3omoom, menkom 7a2a3mel regal mahma ykoon
2. Aladdin – A Whole New World or Di Donya Fo2
English lyrics: Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride, a whole new world, a new fantastic point of view.
Arabic lyrics: Donya b3eeda w 2areeba 3ala el bosat el se7ree nteer, le donya fo2, da 3alam tene mesh ma3roof.
3. Lion King – Can You Feel the Love Tonight or Yalla N3eesh El 7obb El Lelah
English lyrics: With all this romantic atmosphere disaster’s in the air. Can you feel the love tonight?
Arabic lyrics: El gaw el romanteeke, khala sa3t el 7ob d2ee2ten. Yalla n3eesh el 7obb el lelah!
4. The Little Mermaid – Poor Unfortunate Souls or Masakeen El Bohoor
English lyrics: Yes I’ve had the odd complaint but on the whole I’ve been a saint to those poor unfortunate souls.
Arabic lyrics: Sa3at bakoon khasis, lakan 3adatan ana kideesa ma3 masakeen el bo7oor.
5. Sleeping Beauty – Once Upon a Dream or Sheftak Youm
English lyrics: I know you, I’ve walked with you once upon a dream. I know you that gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam.
Arabic lyrics: Sheftak youm, w 3reftak be 7elm men el a7lam. Getli fe w 3neik 2alet fe bel sho2 le 3naya kaman.
6. Tarzan – You’ll Be In My Heart or 7at3eesh Hena Fel Alb
English lyrics: I will protect you from all around you I will be here, don’t you cry. For one so small, you seem so strong my arms will hold you keep you safe and warm.
Arabic lyrics: Albi noor yehmeek, men el khof wel leil, ana w yek matebkeesh. Ya day el 3en me7tag la 7anene, w ana 7odni kbeer melyan dafa w aman.
