Aïcha
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"Aïcha" is the name of a French song written by the singer songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman. The word Aïcha (عائشة) (also spelled (also spelled Aisha, Ayesha, and Ayisha) is an Arabic female name. The song’s original performer is the Algerian Raï artist Khaled. The original French single was never released in an album, though Khaled's 1996 album Sahra featured a bilingual version of the song sung in both French and Arabic. The Arabic lyrics for the bilingual version of the song are written by Khaled. Khaled's music video was directed by Sarah Moon[1]. The French version was also performed by Khaled and fellow Raï singer Faudel at the famous 1998 1,2,3 Soleils concert in Paris.
The song has since been remade by several singers and bands, including a zouk version by Kassav' and a salsa version by Africando. It has been adapted to several other languages.
In 2003, the Danish hip hop band, Outlandish, recorded and released an English version of the song "Aicha" which was included in their album "Bread & Barrels of Water". The song peaked at #1 in the Dutch Top 40 for 2 weeks.
Theme
The song's lyrics are about a woman named Aicha, who is being wooed by a man. He promises her pearls, jewels, poems, and other luxuries and romantic things, to which she replies:
- Keep your treasures
- I'm worth more than all that
- A cage is a cage, even if it's made of gold
- I want the same rights as you
- And respect for each day
- I don't want anything but love
Track listings
- CD single
- "Aïcha" (4:20)
- "Aïcha" (version mixte) (4:20)
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date |
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| France | Diamond[2] | January 16, 1997 |
Charts
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External links
- "Aïcha", music video (From Khaled's site, click on videos, then Aïcha)
- "Aicha" English translation and video
- Alico-"Aicha", Video Alico-"Aicha" Song(From band Alico)
References
- ^ Khaled Ya-Rayi bonus DVD credits
- ^ French certifications Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved April 20, 2008)
- ^ "Aïcha", in various Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved April 20, 2008)
- ^ German Singles Chart Charts-surfer.de (Retrieved April 20, 2008)
- ^ 1996 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved April 20, 2008)
- ^ 1996 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved April 20, 2008)