1. Tell the one I make efforts for
While he distances himself from me
١. قُل لِمَن أُدنيهِ جَهدي
وَهوَ يُقصينِيَ جَهدَه
2. And for the one whose master you wish to please
While he does not wish to please you, his servant
٢. وَلِمَن تَرضاهُ مَولا
كَ وَلا يَرضاكَ عَبدَه
3. Can a charming man, with charming looks
Go back on his word?
٣. أَمَليحٌ بِمَليحِ الشَكلِ
أَن يُخلَفَ وَعدَه
4. Can a beautiful one, with a beautiful face
Break his vow?
٤. أَم جَميلٌ بِجَميلِ الوَجهِ
أَن يَنقُضَ عَهدَه
5. What has kept you from me?
I wish whatever has kept you had itself been barred!
٥. ما الَّذي صَدَّكَ عَنّي
لَيتَ ما صَدَّكَ صَدَّه