"Barra (بره)" means "outside" and therefore "barra barra" means "get out" or "everybody out". This song is about all the problems there are in Algeria, and the reality that you have to get out of the country to escape those things, a sentiment also expressed in
Cheb Khaled's "El Harba Wine?" However, you could alternatively understand the song as a message to those who are responsible for the problems.
Of course Rachid Taha like most of the biggest Rai singers has in fact fled Algeria and currently lives in France.
Shukran
ReplyDeleteHe is more a Rock singer than a Rai singer. He sing rock in arabic.
ReplyDeleteby the way I heard jahanama (hell) instead of jahiliya (ignorance) ?
thanks by the way
Thanks for the correction (now I know you read the comments :)) )
ReplyDeleteI want to add that Rachid Taha came to France with his Parents at 8 years old. He did'nt grown up in Algeria .
I want to add something more, barra barra means outside outside. It's not everybody out. :))
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of Rachid Taha.
I am a huge fan of your work , this blog :)
hello , thanks for the translation
ReplyDeleteu know any similar songs like barra barra , i loved it .
mush 3adel...mush 3adel....mush adel(not just) i love that part,my favourite in the song
ReplyDelete