Bambi listened to this moving song on her internet radio from LA. today. If she may, whe would like to share it with you now.
If Bambi gets it right, Dalida recorded “Lebnan” [Lebanon] in 1986 during its civil war (1975-1990), as a message of hope for peace and reconciliation. Sadly, the Lebanese war continued after 1986. So Dalida et al. decided not to release the song then. The latter was made public only in 1988 (sadly after the tragic death of Dalida).
If you wish, following the song below, you can read the lyrics translated from Arabic into English.
Had Dalida been alive today, she would have been much concerned about Lebanon’s future. All the best to this tiny and old country!
Lebnan (by Dalida)
“After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
It’s finally calm
It’s finally loyalty
Day and night stars
From this country
Lebanon
The Lebanon of this universe
Country of sea and colour
Country of love like never before
Despite all the hindrances
Past and future
This country with a big heart
Will keep the world his eternal smile
Beirut O Beirut
A precious treasure
To the houses dear to my heart
I miss your evenings
And I dream of your smile
Of your sweet nights
Of your unforgettable songs
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
It’s finally calm
It’s finally loyalty
Day and night stars
From this country
Lebanon
Lebanon extends its hand
Its dreams its aspirations
The Lebanon of friendship
From the people on the lookout
Prayers and songs
Warm winds and
Green nature
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
It’s finally calm
It’s finally loyalty
Day and night stars
From this country
Lebanon
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
After the war and the fire
After the rain, it’s good weather
It’s finally calm
It’s finally loyalty
Day and night stars
From this country
Lebanon”.
