Cairokee features Basrah w Atooh on the album Roma. Lyricist Mohamed Shafey writes the verses. Composers Mohamed Shafey, Randy Merrill and Sherif Moustafa feature the music.
Released: September 23, 2022
Basrah w Atooh
Cairokee • From “Roma”
Basrah w Atooh Lyrics Translation – Roma Soundtrack
Mohamed Shafey says the narrator drifts into memories each time he closes his eyes. He asks if memory can become a way of life.
Basrah W AtoohI drift away and get lost,
F Al Dhikrayatdeep within my memories.
W Ba’ish HayahI’m living out a life,
Wiya Illi Fatalongside everything that’s passed.
Ashkhas Amakin Kull Shi’People, places, every little thing;
Haja Tiwaddini Li Hajatone thing leads me to another.
Hikayat Mawaqif KullahaStories and moments, all of them;
F Al Madi Da Ana ‘IshtahaI’ve lived them all in that past.
Kull Lamma Aghammad ‘Ayni AruwhEvery time I close my eyes, I go,
Li Snin Sabatni W Sibtahato years that left me, and I left them behind.
Kull Lamma Aghammad ‘Ayni AruwhEvery time I close my eyes, I go,
Li Snin Sabatni W Sibtahato years that left me, and I left them behind.
Leya Bhibbaha W Heya Madi ‘Adda W IntahaWhy do I love it? It’s a past that’s gone and done.
W In Sibtaha Timshi Btirja’ WahdahaIf I let it go, it finds its way back on its own.
W Sa’at Ana Bshtaqlaha F AndahlahaSometimes I miss it, so I call out its name.
Leh Bahenn Leha W A’ish ‘AleihaWhy do I long for it and live for it?
Mafish Ijaba ‘AriftahaThere isn’t an answer I’ve found.
Ana ‘Umri Kam ‘Alashan TikunliHow long is my life meant to be?
Al Dhikra Aslub HayahIs memory a way of life?
Dimaghi Fiha Malyun ShiritMy mind’s filled with a million ‘cassette tapes’.
Madi Qadim Min Da W DaAn ancient past of this and that.
Da Ana Kunt ‘Ayyil Min YomeinI was just a kid two days ago.
W Dakhalit AnamThen I went to sleep,
Sihit Liqit Al ‘Umr ‘Addaand woke to find that life’s passed me by.
Makhadnish Ma’ahIt didn’t take me with it.
Basrah W AtoohI drift away and get lost,
F Al Dhikrayatdeep within my memories.
W Ba’ish HayahI’m living out a life,
Wiya Illi Fatalongside everything that’s passed.
Ashkhas Amakin Kull Shi’People, places, every little thing;
Haja Tiwaddini Li Hajatone thing leads me to another.
W F Al Snin Ana Mish KbirAnd in those years, I’m not old.
W Sha’ri Aswad Zeyy LeilMy hair’s as black as the night,
W Al Leil Mabya’dish Tawiland the night’s long, it doesn’t pass.
Mafhush Hurub M Al DhikrayatThere’s no escaping the memories.
Leh Malish F Bokra W Leh BtoohWhy don’t I belong to tomorrow, and why do I wander?
Leh Malish F Hulm BtirsmuhWhy don’t I belong in the dream you’re painting?
Basrah F Alaqi Al Dhikra BassI drift away and find nothing but memory.
W Fiha Balqa Ana Yawmi AmsThere, I find my day was yesterday,
Gheir Yawmuku Da Illi Bt’ishuhunlike this day you’re all living.
Al Dhikra Wakhdani Li MakanMemory’s taking me to a place,
Ayyam Zaman Waqt Al Farah Waqt Al Hanato the old days, to times of joy and bliss.
Ana Wist Bokra Malish WujudI don’t exist in the midst of tomorrow;
F Al Dhikra Bas Bakun Anaonly in memory am I truly myself.
Barja’ Fa Aghammadah ‘Ein SenehI go back and close my eyes on a year;
Seneh F Seneh Ana Babqa Anayear after year, I remain who I am.
‘Ayyil Bihawa Al DandanaA kid who loves to ‘hum a tune’,
Ahlamuh Sahla W Mumkinawhose dreams are easy and within reach.
W ‘Ashan Kida Ana Min HinakAnd that’s why I’m from that place.
Ana Bantami Lil DhikrayatI belong to the memories,
W Malish Makan Beinkum Hinaand I’ve got no place among you here.
Basrah W AtoohI drift away and get lost,
F Al Dhikrayatdeep within my memories.
W Ba’ish HayahI’m living out a life,
Wiya Illi Fatalongside everything that’s passed.
Ashkhas Amakin Kull Shi’People, places, every little thing;
Haja Tiwaddini Li Hajatone thing leads me to another.
Basrah W AtoohI drift away and get lost.
Basrah w Atooh Music Video
The Basrah w Atooh lyrics meaning helps listeners explore nostalgia and the pull of past memories.