1. He pretended boredom to punish me
With his indifference or kindness seldomly
١. ملَّ عمداً مظهراً لي مَللا
بجَفائي أو تسلّي فَسلا
2. And turned away his eyes to break my heart
His eyes alone were lethal enough already
٢. وَثنى الطرفَ لكي يقتلني
ليسَ يكفي طرفهُ ما قَتلا
3. May God be pleased with him and his glances
However he wished, though it made me weep bitterly
٣. فرحَ اللَهُ بهِ مقلتهُ
كيفَ ما شاءَ وأبكى المُقلا
4. Oh Lord, how beautiful his eyes are
If only God would make him reconcile with me
٤. يا تعالي اللَه ما أحسنَهُ
لو قَضى اللَه له أن يَصلا