« Abdel Kader » Khaled. Copyright 1993 Barclay.
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Introduction

La chanson parle d'un homme qui a un chagrin d'amour après être tombé amoureux d'une fille. Il est triste parce que la fille l'a quitté et il n'est plus entouré de ses bras. Il prie son maître, Abdel Kader, de pouvoir « recommencer » et d'oublier son chagrin.

1. Discutez la fonction du souvenir dans cette chanson.
2. Y-a-t-il toujours de l'espoir ?

The song, « Abdel Kader » speaks of a man who is heart broken after falling in love with a women. He is said because the girl left him and he can no longer be wrapped in her arms. He prays to his master, Abdel Kader, for the chance to start anew and therefore forget his heartache.

1. Discuss the function of memory in this song.
2. Is there always hope?

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Lyrics

Abdel Kader, my master, my guide
Ease my pain, make me strong
Help me through the dark night of my soul
O sweet girl of my homeland
Why is my heart so troubled
While yours is at peace? In spite of love's many pleasures
She's turned away and left me
After a night of bliss
Abdel Kader, keeper of the keys
Keeper of my soul
I have left heaven and come back to earth
Away from her arms
I pray life is long enough to let me start over
Heal me and turn away from my pain

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