Discover the story of the song > Jerusalem Dub Bonus Track – Alpha Blondy

The lyrics of this song talk about Jerusalem and its importance in three major religions - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The protagonist expresses gratitude and praise for Jerusalem, saying "BAROUH ATAT ADONAI" and "BAROUH ATAT YÉROUSHALAIM", which means "Blessed are you God" and "Blessed are you Jerusalem" respectively. The protagonist emphasizes that there are Christians, Jews, and Muslims who live together in Jerusalem and pray there. They express their love for Jerusalem, saying "JERUSALEM here I am, JERUSALEM je t'aime" which means "Jerusalem here I am, Jerusalem I love you". Overall, the lyrics celebrate the diversity and unity found in Jerusalem through the coexistence of different religions.