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Arabic translation:
Title: The Darkness of the Prison
By: Najeeb Al Ress
Date: 2012
Oh the darkness of this prison, descend on us for we love the dark;
There is naught after imprisonment but the glory of a rising dawn
Oh guards, be gentle, and listen to our words;
Deny us not this air, for banning it is a sin
Oh land of pride and home of the loyal;
We the youth have arrived, and fear no death
And we had all promised, the day we gave our oaths;
To remain true to our word and took truth for our creed
Oh ringing chains, sing me a song to raise my spirits;
For your voice gives meaning to oppression and hardship
By God I have not forgotten what my country suffers;
So bear witness, oh stars, that I remain faithful and loyal
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2012
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