Aïcha

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Lyrics

The song's lyrics are about a woman named Aïcha, who is being wooed by a man. He promises her pearls, jewels, poems, and other luxuries and romantic things, which she declines. The lyrics are all in French, as well as an Arabic verse sung by Khaled.

Track listings

German maxi-CD single

  1. "Aïcha" (bilingual version) — 4:20
  2. "Aïcha" — 4:20
  3. "Sratli" — 4:33

Charts

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Certifications

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Outlandish version

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Track listings

CD maxi

  1. "Aicha" (4:37)
  2. "Aicha" (Mintman Remix) (4:34)
  3. "Aicha" (Instrumental) (4:08)
  4. Outlandish feat. Majid & Asmaá – "El Moro" (5:24)

Charts

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Other versions

The original song has since been remade by several singers and bands:

  • The French version was performed by Khaled with fellow Raï singer Faudel at the famous 1998 1,2,3 Soleils concert in Paris
  • Between 1996-1997, the Egyptian-born Brazilian singer Gilbert performed the song. The song was part of 1997-1998 Brazilian telenovela Por Amor soundtrack.[19]
  • A zouk version was made by Kassav'
  • A salsa version was made by Africando
  • A cappella versions by Penn Masala, Stanford Raagapella, Alaa Wardi,[20] and Aquabella
  • Indian/Dubai based singer, Rayshad Rauf adapted Outlandish's chorus part in one of his Mashups Don't,[21]
  • A nasheed (Islamic) version by Omar Esa

It has been adapted to several other languages:

See also

References

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