Akhras writes, composes, and performs ‘Ehlef,’ a heartfelt song about love and longing. The artist collaborates with Joseph Demerjian, Zaid Allan, and Glody Kasongo to create a melody that mirrors the pain of separation. The lyrics tell the story of someone desperate for reassurance and connection.
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Released: December 10, 2025
Ehlef
Akhras
Ehlef Meaning & Lyrics (Akhras)
The lyricist mentions a cycle of heartbreak and the phrase ‘Ghorba,’ a deep alienation. One line translates to, ‘If your embrace warms me just once, I’ll write you songs.’ Akhras uses this imagery to describe the desperation of wanting to feel close to someone who’s far away.
Qariban sayantahi aaman ahbabtak fihSoon, a year in which I loved you will end.
Wa sayabda aaman lan takouni fih, sahAnd a year where you won’t be part of it will begin, right?
Ehlef enak bedak yani aw mesh rah tensaniSwear that you want me or that you won’t forget me,
La ahes bamanso I can feel safe.
Hodnak marra law dafani hakteblak aghaniIf your embrace warms me just once, I’ll write you songs.
Ohdon kamanHug me once more.
Elli beini w bein qalbik chou bikounWhat exactly is between me and your heart,
Lamma akhaf aleik w ahlam enak houn?when I worry for you and dream that you’re right here?
Ma fih shi tkhabbih befham mn el oyounThere’s nothing to hide; I can see it in your eyes.
BnadikI’m calling you.
W elli beini w bein qalbik chou bikounAnd what exists between me and your heart,
Lamma aghar aleik ghiret had majnoun?when I’m jealous of you with a madman’s intensity?
Khayef ma laqik lamma denya tkhounI’m afraid I won’t find you when the world turns its back on me.
BnadikI’m calling you.
AhAh.
Ehlef enak bedak yani aw mesh rah tensaniSwear that you want me or that you won’t forget me,
La ahes bamanso I can feel safe.
Hodnak marra law dafani hakteblak aghaniIf your embrace warms me just once, I’ll write you songs.
Ohdon kamanHug me once more.
W elli beini w bein qalbik chou hayfid?And what’s the use of what’s between me and your heart?
Ghorba w nar tqid fiyi w enta baeid‘Ghorba’ (a deep alienation) and fire burn within me while you’re far away,
W arjaa tani aaeidand I go back to repeating the same cycle.
Kasret qalb jdidAnother fresh heartbreak.
Ah yaweilOh, the misery!
Bas la la tlef tlef tdour tetrekni maksourBut no, don’t keep going in circles and leave me shattered.
W ahoun aleiki ma ashouf ana nourIf I don’t matter to you, I won’t see the light anymore.
Tlef tlef tdour qalbi mesh majbourYou keep going in circles, but my heart isn’t obligated,
Eshar layali chou saab el chouourto stay up all night; how painful this feeling is.
W abki ana aleik heik heikAnd I’ll just keep crying over you,
Law youm tghibif you ever disappear one day.
Qalbi bein eideik dhellek qaribMy heart is in your hands; please stay close.
AhAh.
Ehlef enak bedak yani aw mesh rah tensaniSwear that you want me or that you won’t forget me,
La ahes bamanso I can feel safe.
Hodnak marra law dafani hakteblak aghaniIf your embrace warms me just once, I’ll write you songs.
Ohdon kamanHug me once more.
W elli beini w bein qalbik chou hayfid?And what’s the use of what’s between me and your heart?
Ghorba w nar tqid fiyi w enta baeid‘Ghorba’ (a deep alienation) and fire burn within me while you’re far away,
W arjaa tani aaeidand I go back to repeating the same cycle.
Kasret qalb jdidAnother fresh heartbreak.
Ah yaweilOh, the misery!
Ehlef Music Video
The meaning of ‘Ehlef’ is the struggle of holding onto love when distance takes its toll. The lyrics highlight the emotional battle between hope and despair.