"Helwa ya baladi" (Egyptian Arabic: حلوة يا بلدي; "Oh Sweet, My Homeland") is an Egyptian Arabic song by Dalida released in 1979,
The song is an homage to Egypt, Dalida's birthplace, and is considered representative of the nationalistic pride felt by many Egyptians.
Chorus in English from Arabic
"A sweet word and two sweet words... my country
Sweet song, sweet song, sweet song, sweet song, my country
Where is the beloved of my heart, my country.. he was far from me.. my country"
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