Today, Bambi received a beautiful Arabic song, which was kindly shared by her childhood friend Hala from out of Beirut. In turn, she would like to share it with you in this post. The discovered talented singer is called Ms. Nancy Hawa and her song about Palestine, her birth country, is entitled “Khodni A Baladi”. Ms Hawa’s song, which is shared below, is about love and nostalgia for her birth country.
For your convenience, and thanks to the assistance of Mr. Google Translate, you can find an English translation of this song’s lyrics following the YouTube video ( (lyrics and music: Dr. Qasim Younis; Mix master arrangement: Dawoud Ibrahim; Production: Dr. Qasim Younis (Awtari); Photography: Tamim Zoabi, Ahmed Qaddoura Ahmed Alawneh, Muhammad Manna. Muhannad Kabha Direction: Tamim Zoabi).
Of note, although the song is meant for the beloved Palestine, it could have easily been for any other country, whether nearby or not, that we love and feel homesick for.
Thanks Hala for making this post possible. As for your Ms. Hawa, please keep singing. Palestine as well as the Middle East, and the entire world, need the healing power of music!
“A few pictures and a little news from my country
A pile of sweet gifts wrapped in memories
Advice from my father, a prayer from my mother’s heart
And a handful of tenderness from my granny is worth as much as life
The colour of the sky in my country is different
My god, the sound of rain and even the air is different
People go and people come
And you remain, my country, in my heart as something else
Take me with you to my country
Let me walk between the neighbourhoods
Protect me from the estrangement of life and plant life in me
Let me grow up on its streets
And with the magic of its moon, I stay awake
I swear I won’t be late
Just take me with you
A look of hope, a look of shame
With the eyes of first love
A wedding ceremony that unites neighbours
A sweet coffee pot
The sound of a bell ringing
The joy of a child
Starting the first grade
The smell of the country in the first rain
The stars of the sky sending peace
Tree leaves, rose fragrance, pigeons
They mention people and talk to people
No words can do you justice, O country
Take me with you to my country
Take me back to the old days
Steal from me time and throw me to safety
Give me nostalgia from my country
Give me bread with oil and thyme
Truly I do not want more than this, but
Please take me with you
Take me with you to my country
Make me forget everything that has passed
If only once, I can see the country, and let the heart relax
Serve me figs from our land
And from our plain green almonds
I swear I won’t be late… Just take me with you”.
Wow beautiful words touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes.
Bambi is so happy you enjoyed this BEAUTIFUL song. Thank you Leila.
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