Countless voices cry in mourning weeping with grief and pain
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
1
On Ashura the family of Husayn caused the earth to shake (x2)
It heard the swords clash across the field, cries of Al-Atash
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
Countless voices…
2
Battle over, all the men had gone, no one there to defend (x2)
The veils were snatched, j**ellery pulled from ears, Sakina's cry so pure
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
Countless voices…
3
Paraded through the streets and markets to Kufa and Shaam (x2)
Oh people did you not know them, they are of Rasool
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
Countless voices…
4
The court in Shaam, the palace of Yazid, tied in chains in pain (x2)
Zainab stood defending Islam for us all, so brave
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
Countless voices…
5
The tragedy of the martyrs will live in our hearts (x2)
The lessons from those in Karbala, examples for us all
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
Countless voices…
6
So now we stand grieving and mourning to show you Zainab (x2)
The sacrifice of Imam Husayn, we will never forget
Had I a sword I would defend the veil, oh Zainab
Countless voices…