Translation of the song Matadjem Yinimixan artist Tinariwen

Matadjem yinimixan sahremt yaratan

Why all this hate between you which you teach your children

Tojawan alrhalem teterarawan

The world looks at you and surpasses your understanding

War toliham id'koufar war toliham d'araban

You who resemble neither a westerner nor an Arab

Tomanam istiwsaten tidit tindarawan

Your faith in the tribes blinds you to the truth

Wada al assawka iyalah walaiyen dowan adahar

Even if God were to send a blessing down for you to share

D'imidinet taflist is wadek atekdar

With a friend, they will only betray your confidence.