Amal Lyrics [English Meaning] – Abeer Nehme

Abeer Nehme delivers a heartfelt performance in ‘Amal,’ a song that mixes emotion with introspection. Nabil Khoury writes the lyrics, while he, George Kassis, Elie Barbar, and Glody Kasongo compose the music. The tune follows a path from sorrow to hope, offering a touching story of love and longing.

Released: October 15, 2025

Amal

Abeer Nehme

Lyricist

Nabil Khoury

Composer

Nabil Khoury, George Kassis, Elie Barbar, Glody Kasongo

Amal Lyrics Translation – Abeer Nehme

The poet mentions waves and memories to describe the pain of separation. In one line, Nehme sings, ‘I questioned the waves of the sea, and they tell me stories.’ The imagery of the sea brings a sense of endless searching and the weight of unspoken words.

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Am bshred a l bahrI’m staring out at the sea

W atla bel mowjatWatching the waves,

W am tokhtor ala baliAnd a few memories

Shwayet zekrayatAre drifting back to my mind

W ala maghib eshshamsAs the sun begins to set,

Byhell aleyi ezzaalSadness settles over me

W betzakkar shu habbaytakAnd I remember how much I loved you

W baish lahzet amalAs I live through a moment of hope

Shwayet amal aatini amalA little hope, just give me some hope

Wajai ana ma byinhamelBecause this pain of mine is unbearable

Mowja betji w betrouhA wave comes and goes

W maaha betjib li jrouhBringing nothing but wounds along with it

Betji w betrouhAs it comes and goes

Saalet amwaj el bahrI questioned the waves of the sea

Byihkouli khabreyatAnd they tell me stories,

Saalten an ahwalekI asked them how you’re doing

Wayn sert b hal hayat?And where you’ve ended up in this life?

Byibda yowm jadidA new day begins

W nafs el afkar t’idAnd the same thoughts keep repeating,

W am yowjani albi enta w anni baidAnd my heart aches while you’re so far away