يا قاتَلَ اللَهُ لَيلاً كُنتُ أَحرُسُهُ

لَدى الخُرَيبَةِ ما يَمضي فَيَنحَسِرُ

O killer of God, I was guarding the night

By the ruins as it receded and withdrew

يا آلَ مَروانَ إِنَّ الثَغرَ فَاِنتَبِهوا

قَد ضاعَ إِن لَم يَكُن مِنكُم لَهُ غِيَرُ

O Marwan’s family, the border is in danger so be alert

It will be lost if none among you defend but the brave

لا يُصلِحُ الثَغرَ إِلّا كُلُّ مُحتَنِكٍ

ضَخمُ الدَسيعَةِ أَو صَمصامَةٌ ذَكَرُ

None can secure the border but every seasoned warrior

Stout, audacious, undaunted and bold