Elahii

When she crossed the border

You could hear her sing

With silk serenity on her face

When she became my mother

She knew I'd understand

And rock me back and forth when she'd sing

الهی فدات شم عزیز

(My darling, may I sacrifice myself for you)

Now I carry her tongue like a warm chai

All curled up like a kiss I give myself at bedtime

Even if it stings

Oh they made me be ashamed of it

Now I'm proud of Māmāns accent

الهی فدات شم عزیز

(My darling, may I sacrifice myself for you)

(My darling, may I sacrifice myself for you)