Yemeni Jewish Dance

Yemeni Jews singing and dancing: A performance of the Yemenite Troupe. Here is a “simple“ translation of the Yemeni Dialect part - need help with the Hebrew part (some words are translated based on the way the performers pronounce them, which is in some parts “questionable“) Note: the words in parentheses are added for clarification: - Down (the hill or mountain) I went To the stream To water my horse - My foot slipped And I fell into the water. - I went to propose (engagement) But they rejected me, (and) my “qat“ (a stimulant) And the “mada3ah“ (water-pipe) Although I’m the son of a Chief The son of a Jew.
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