Aïcha [French translation]

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.