Afroto writes and composes ‘DALMA,’ a track from his album FOR REAL. The Egyptian artist uses his voice to tell a story of personal struggle and resilience. Afroto’s lyrics mix raw honesty with a rhythmic melody, creating a powerful listening experience.
Released: October 1, 2025
DALMA
Afroto • From “FOR REAL”
What is the meaning of DALMA Lyrics from FOR REAL?
The lyrics of ‘DALMA’ describe a journey from despair to self-discovery. Afroto mentions being buried, imprisoned, and betrayed, yet he finds strength in choosing art as his escape. A standout line translates to ‘I chose to be an artist because there’s nothing else,’ highlighting his determination to reclaim his identity.
Kunt hases enni madfounI felt like I was buried
Hases enni ma’toulFeeling like I was killed
Kunt hases enni masgounI felt like I was imprisoned
FOR REALFOR REAL
Kunt baamel zay ma eddunya talbaI was doing just what the world demanded,
Fag’a la’et eddunya dalmaSuddenly I found the world went dark,
Fa ektashaft en eddunya zalmaSo I discovered that the world’s unjust,
Talaat koll ennas di barraI kicked everyone else out
Kan lazem aghayyar el magarraI had to change my ‘orbit’,
Mesh ayez aaamel ay mardaI don’t want to please anyone,
W netoh f eddunya nloub w ndoukhAnd we get lost in the world, spinning and reeling
W f sanya nfou’ w nemoutAnd in a second, we wake up and die
W eddunya tfouz aleyna kteerAnd the world wins against us so often,
W narou’ baadiha ne’oum w nedourAnd we calm down afterward, rising and circling,
W neb’a ngoum w nezoul w kollo yemoutWe become stars and fade, and everyone dies,
Fa leh hankhibSo why would we hide?
Ensan w albo etkhan behtan malosh enwanA human whose heart was betrayed, fading without an address,
W ekhtart akoun fannanAnd I chose to be an artist
Ashan mafishBecause there’s nothing else,
W netoh f eddunya nloub w ndoukhAnd we get lost in the world, spinning and reeling
W f sanya nfou’ w nemoutAnd in a second, we wake up and die
W eddunya tfouz aleyna kteerAnd the world wins against us so often
Koll haga w liha tamanEverything has its price,
W mafish had yo’tamanAnd there’s no one to be trusted
Ana mesh ba’amen beddagalI don’t believe in the deception,
Tab leh hases enni aleya ammalSo why do I feel like I’ve had ‘sorcery’ cast on me?
Nefsi enni argaa bezzamanI wish I could go back in time,
Asl eddunya bayza w mafish amalBecause the world’s broken and there’s no hope
W ana shayel gowa albi gabalAnd I’m carrying a mountain inside my heart,
Kollo darb darb w ma fi sababIt’s all hits after hits and there’s no reason,
Dunya dalma ana gharee’Dark world, I’m a drowning man,
Dunya zalma ana baree’Unjust world, I’m innocent
Dunya saba ana garee’Hard world, I’m bold,
Dunya harb ana gareehWar-torn world, I’m wounded,
Bas arrart ashtari nefsiBut I decided to buy back my soul,
Hatta ezzohour haykoun aleelEven the flowers will be scarce
Hanrgaa Ahmad el adeemWe’ll go back to the old Ahmad,
Hanrgaa Ahmad el FOR REALWe’ll go back to the FOR REAL Ahmad,
W netoh f eddunya nloub w ndoukhAnd we get lost in the world, spinning and reeling
W f sanya nfou’ w nemoutAnd in a second, we wake up and die
W eddunya tfouz aleyna kteerAnd the world wins against us so often,
W narou’ baadiha ne’oum w nedourAnd we calm down afterward, rising and circling,
W neb’a ngoum w nezoul w kollo yemoutWe become stars and fade, and everyone dies,
Fa leh hankhibSo why would we hide?
Ensan w albo etkhan behtan malosh enwanA human whose heart was betrayed, fading without an address,
W ekhtart akoun fannanAnd I chose to be an artist
Ashan mafishBecause there’s nothing else,
W netoh f eddunya nloub w ndoukhAnd we get lost in the world, spinning and reeling
W f sanya nfou’ w nemoutAnd in a second, we wake up and die
W eddunya tfouz aleyna kteerAnd the world wins against us so often
DALMA Music Video
‘DALMA’ lyrics are about battling a broken world and finding hope in art. Afroto’s song is a bold statement on resilience, blending his emotional journey with a gripping rhythm.