ZIAD ZAZA writes a raw and introspective track with ‘EL LOVE’. The performer mixes themes of struggle, rebellion, and love in this heartfelt song. Dizzy joins ZIAD ZAZA to create a melody that carries the weight of the lyrics.
Released: July 21, 2023
EL LOVE
Ziad Zaza • From “ZAZA ELWASEEM”
ZAZA ELWASEEM’s EL LOVE Arabic Lyrics English Meaning
The lyrics describe a journey from hardship to freedom, with lines like ‘My heart is free, just like Che Guevara’. ZIAD ZAZA talks about leaving behind poverty and addiction, focusing on love as the ultimate escape. He uses personal experiences to tell a story of resilience and self-discovery.
Maaya el hette fettayyaraI’ve got the goods and I’m flying high,
Bensa w bahbes bessegaraforgetting my troubles and locking them away with a ‘sm#ke’.
El omr adda khosara f khasisMy life was wasted on someone worthless,
W ana albi hor w zay Che Guevarabut my heart is free, just like Che Guevara.
Saffarto ala abbaraI sent them away on a ferry,
W nasyen sou el fa’r b h#shishtrying to forget the bitterness of poverty with ‘dr#gs’.
Maaya el hette fettayyaraI’ve got the goods and I’m flying high,
Bensa w bahbes bessegaraforgetting my troubles and locking them away with a ‘sm#ke’.
W omri adda khosara f khasisMy life was wasted on someone worthless,
W ana albi Che Guevarabut my heart is a rebel like Che Guevara.
Saffarto bel abbaraI sent them off by ferry,
W nasyen sou el fa’r b h#shishtrying to forget the bitterness of poverty with ‘dr#gs’.
Allini alliniLift me up, lift me up,
Mel fa’r khabbinihide me away from this poverty.
Ashab betkhalliniMy friends are leaving me behind,
Wel hazz beyghanniliwhile luck finally starts singing for me.
W dellini delliniShow me the way, show me the way,
Ya albi dellinioh my heart, guide me.
Law tayha habbiniIf you’re lost, just love me,
W mafish she’ beyemlinifor nothing else can satisfy me.
Ashan enti el LoveBecause you are the love,
Ashan enti el Love f albibecause you are the love in my heart.
Ashan enti el LoveBecause you are the love,
Ashan enti el Love f albibecause you are the love in my heart.
Habbetha hayati w esh’i dollaratI loved my life and my passion was making money,
W gebt flous men gher mokhadd#ratand I earned my wealth without dealing ‘narc#tics’.
Ya zamili fakes men elli yaadeekou w taht regli fish menno ragaMy friend, ignore those who oppose you; those beneath me have no hope.
W ehna sha’ena bas mesh fel haramWe’ve worked hard for our success, but we didn’t do it through sin.
W ehna sha’ena w eshna fel haratWe’ve struggled and lived in these narrow alleys,
W khadt a el tagdif w a el gamila ma entou matearafouch eshet el karfanI’ve rowed through the struggle; you don’t know the exhaustion I’ve faced.
Wel amwal teghrinishMoney doesn’t tempt me anymore,
Andi sahbi w habibibecause I have my true friend and my love.
Akeed mafhemtounishI’m sure you didn’t understand me,
Meshkelti mesh la’immy problem is that I’m not deceptive.
Andi el alb w habibiI have my heart and my beloved,
Andokou el modmenenwhile all you have are ‘add#cts’.
Andokou maaroufenYou’re all well-known for who you are,
W ma azach el ghashemand I won’t waste time on those who are reckless.
Maaya el hette fettayyaraI’ve got the goods and I’m flying high,
Bensa w bahbes bessegaraforgetting my troubles and locking them away with a ‘sm#ke’.
El omr adda khosara f khasisMy life was wasted on someone worthless,
W ana albi hor w zay Che Guevarabut my heart is free, just like Che Guevara.
Saffarto ala abbaraI sent them away on a ferry,
W nasyen sou el fa’r b h#shishtrying to forget the bitterness of poverty with ‘dr#gs’.
Maaya el hette fettayyaraI’ve got the goods and I’m flying high,
Bensa w bahbes bessegaraforgetting my troubles and locking them away with a ‘sm#ke’.
W omri adda khosara f khasisMy life was wasted on someone worthless,
W ana albi Che Guevarabut my heart is a rebel like Che Guevara.
Saffarto bel abbaraI sent them off by ferry,
W nasyen sou el fa’r b h#shishtrying to forget the bitterness of poverty with ‘dr#gs’.
Ashan enti el LoveBecause you are the love,
Ashan enti el Love f albibecause you are the love in my heart.
Ashan enti el LoveBecause you are the love.
EL LOVE Music Video
The meaning behind ‘EL LOVE’ is about finding freedom and love amidst struggle. ZIAD ZAZA stars in this powerful track from ZAZA ELWASEEM.