رجوتك غوثا فخاب الرجا

رجوتك غوثا فخاب الرجا

وقل الوفاء وعز الطلب

وقل الوفاء وعز الطلب

I looked to you for succor, but my hope was dashed.

I implored you for help, but hope was denied

And loyalty waned, and asking grew difficult.

Loyalty diminished and desire was scarce

لذا انقطع الحبل ما بيننا

لذا انقطع الحبل ما بيننا

وقد زاد قبضي بهذا السبب

وقد زاد قبضي بهذا السبب

Thus the cord between us was severed.

Thus the bond between us came undone

And indeed, my distress grew for this reason.

And for this reason, my grip has tightened