[Chorus]
I swear by Al-Mursi Abu al-Abbas
You're everyone's beloved
With your sea of pearls and diamond sand
You're always in bloom, Alexandria
If I'm to speak of your every detail
Not even folk songs can be fair
North or south, day or night
I'm smitten with Alexandria
[Verse 1]
A gentle breeze in the afternoon
Grilled corn cobs and a stroll
From al-Mamura to al-Manshiyya
What a beautiful evening
From the Corniche to the Castle
We dine, we walk, we have a blast
How delightful is Her charm
It's unsurpassed
Lively all night long; She never sleeps
Whenever I'm here I can hardly leave
Years come and go
Yet She's always youthful
[Chorus]
I swear by Al-Mursi Abu al-Abbas
And the people-loving streets and paths
That have left their mark in the hearts of many
Who could ever forget Her?
Her voice is in the music of Sayyed Darwish
And the songs of the people and the gypsies
She brings us together, especially whenever
You open up to Her
[Verse 2]
Al-Mandara, Louran, and Stanely
The blissful delight
The sound of the waves that always
Clears one's mind
Even Her winter is gorgeous
How the rain delightfully falls
With the perfect cup of tea
All night long
Just open up and She's all yours
And if you leave, she'll lure you back
She knows you, holds you dear for who you are
Even your secrets are safe with Her
Whether you're broke or rich
Everyone is the same at the Corniche
Enjoying the same sand, the same waters
With no gaps to bridge