Aicha
Outlandish · Other Songs - Outlandish
This song goes out to you
Yeah, Aicha, for my sister, yo
Verse1
So sweet, so beautiful
Everyday like a queen on her throne
Don't nobody knows how she feel
Aicha, Lady one day it'll be real
(Lets do it)
She moves, she moves like a breeze
I swear I can't get her out of my dreams
To have her shining right here by my side (shining like a star)
I'd sacrifice all the tears in my eyes
Chorus
Aicha Aicha - passing me by (there she go again)
Aicha Aicha - my my my (is it really real?)
Aicha Aicha - smile for me now (I don't know, I don't know)
Aicha Aicha - in my life (Yeah)
Verse2
Mmm, she holds her child to her heart
Makes her feel like she blessed from above
Falls asleep underneath her sweet tear
Lullaby fades away with his fear
1/2Chorus
Aicha Aicha - passing me by (there she go again)
Aicha Aicha - my my my (Like this, here we go)
Bridge
Needs somebody to lean on (lean on)
Someone body, mind & soul (body, mind & soul)
To take her hand, to take her world
And show her the time of her life, so true (true)
Throw the pain away for good
No more contemplating boo (No more contemplatin')
No more contemplating boo
Verse3
Lord knows the way she feel
Everyday in his name she begins
To have her shining here by my side
I'd sacrifice all the tears in my eyes
Aicha Aicha - écoute-moi (Lets do this)
Chorus
Aicha Aicha - passing me by
Aicha Aicha - my my my
Aicha Aicha - smile for me now
Aicha Aicha - in my life
Aicha Aicha - (there she go again)
Aicha Aicha - passing me by (one more time)
Aicha Aicha - she don't know, she the light of my life, no she don't
Aicha Aicha - (no she don't)
Aicha - Outlandish
Outlandish's "Aicha" stands as a defining work of the 1970s New Orleans funk and soul revival, blending traditional Algerian rhythms with a driving, electric groove. Recorded during a pivotal era when the band sought to fuse global musical traditions with American soul, the track exemplifies their signature style of complex polyrhythms and lush horn arrangements. The song reflects the band's deep engagement with cross-cultural sounds, creating a vibrant, danceable record that became a staple of their live performances and studio output. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to merge the hypnotic pulse of North African music with the raw energy of funk, cementing Outlandish's reputation as innovators who expanded the boundaries of soul music while paying homage to the rich tapestry of world music.