Women would also sing when returning pearl ships were sighted.[12] After a sighting was made, they would gather around the seashore where they would clap and sing about the hardships of pearl diving.[22] One of the most popular Qatari folk songs of this nature is "Toub Toub Ya Bahar!", which roughly translates to "Ocean waters, repent!". This song was historically sung by women standing by the coastline, anxiously awaiting the safe return of their male family members from their pearl diving expeditions. The song is an impassioned plea, urging the sea to remain calm to ensure the safe return of their loved ones.[24]