Marwan Pablo drops ‘BONO,’ a track from his album ‘EN7RAF.’ The musician writes the lyrics and collaborates with hamadaboi and Karim Osama on the melody. It’s a bold mix of confidence and sharp commentary on staying true to oneself.
Released: March 31, 2025
BONO
Marwan Pablo • From “EN7RAF”
BONO Lyrics Translation Marwan Pablo | EN7RAF
Marwan Pablo uses metaphors like ‘chameleon’ and ‘heavy sacks stuffed with iron’ to describe his journey and the struggles of authenticity. One line stands out: ‘It’s hard for me to let go of what’s in my hands, just for the sake of a few trends,’ showing his refusal to follow fleeting trends.
Eh ahEh ah.
AhAh.
Saab enni aseeb elli fe eediIt’s hard for me to let go of what’s in my hands,
Ashan shwayet trendatjust for the sake of a few trends.
Ba’alak yama mesh beteegyI’ve told you for ages that you don’t show up,
Hat elli nefsak feh ma’akso bring whatever you’ve been craving with you.
Alabna habbet mawazeenWe’ve tipped the scales in our favor,
Nayemnahom bonne nuitand we’ve put them all to sleep, goodnight.
W mashya ma’ana bono bonoAnd everything’s going great for us, all ‘bono’ ‘good’,
Bonoall good.
Sehha w setr bono bonoWith health and protection, things are ‘bono’ ‘fine’.
Masak akenni zoroI caught you just like I’m Zoro.
Harbaya yeghayyar lonoYou’re a chameleon, always changing colors.
Dehna elli zabatna el mazabeetWe’re the ones who set the technical standards for everyone.
Ana belnesba lehom abTo them, I’m a father figure.
Adas aleykom w ethareteomI’ll step all over you and leave you rattled.
Mab’ash yefhamo haga gher ennafkhThey don’t understand anything except empty hype.
Mesh mehtag el ballon d’orI don’t need a ‘Ballon d’Or’ ‘top football award’ to prove it.
Heya aarfa ana meenShe already knows exactly who I am,
Men gher beta’awithout me even needing an ID.
Essaf’a kanet sa’ethaThe blow landed exactly when it needed to.
Showaleen matroseen hadeedWe’re like heavy sacks stuffed with iron,
W da men abl ma nshoufo ennetand we were like this long before we ever saw the internet.
Saab enni aseeb elli fe eediIt’s hard for me to let go of what’s in my hands,
Ashan shwayet trendatjust for the sake of a few trends.
Ba’alak yama mesh beteegyI’ve told you for ages that you don’t show up,
Hat elli nefsak feh ma’akso bring whatever you’ve been craving with you.
Kan lazem adeeko ala eneeko ya’niI had to set you straight and face you head-on,
Ashan tefou’o men ettafkheezjust to wake you up from your laziness.
AhAh.
Ala eneek ya tager w mafish taghfeelRight before your eyes, trader, and there’s no trickery.
Medaye’hom enni cleanIt bothers them that I’m playing it clean.
Hasses enni Alaa El DeenI’m feeling like I’m Aladdin.
Ayzeen yeshoufouni basThey just want to catch a glimpse of me.
De seneen daw’eya mostaheelWe’re light-years apart, it’s impossible.
Aghaneek de wala a’lanatakAre these your songs or just your advertisements?
Hal de a’sa emkanyatakIs this really the best you can do?
Doktourak mezawed haboubakYour doctor’s had to increase your prescription.
Wogoudi mezawed horou’akMy mere presence just makes your envy burn hotter.
Afalna deeleen akher yomeenWe’ve closed two deals in the last couple of days,
Fel weekendeven over the weekend.
Amel azoumaI’m hosting a massive feast,
Ta’alaso come on over.
Saab enni aseeb elli fe eediIt’s hard for me to let go of what’s in my hands,
Ashan shwayet trendatjust for the sake of a few trends.
Ba’alak yama mesh beteegyI’ve told you for ages that you don’t show up,
Hat elli nefsak feh ma’akso bring whatever you’ve been craving with you.
BONO Music Video
The ‘BONO’ lyrics show resilience and pride in staying genuine. Marwan Pablo delivers a track that is both a statement and a celebration of individuality.