Marwan Pablo brings raw honesty to ‘El Mabda2,’ a track from his album ‘The Last Piece of Art.’ The musician writes lyrics that question loyalty and principles in a world driven by money. Producers HADY MOAMER and Brian Nox Eisner join him to create a hard-hitting beat that matches the song’s intensity.
Released: November 27, 2023
El Mabda2
Marwan Pablo • From “The Last Piece of Art”
El Mabda2 Lyrics Translation (from “The Last Piece of Art”)
The poet talks about the hollowness of relationships when wealth becomes the focus. One line asks, ‘Why didn’t we see you in hard times? Where were you when things got real?’ Marwan Pablo describes betrayal vividly, comparing fake friends to a two-faced coin. The song warns of hidden knives and ambushes, painting a stark picture of deceit.
Zemili beis’al aan el mabda’ wa’t el madda birouh fenMy friend asks about principles, where do they go when the money comes in?
Ma shofnakoush leh wa’t ezzen’a wa’t el gadd kountou fenWhy didn’t we see you in hard times? Where were you when things got real?
Teleou’ ash teleou’ khish teleou’ omla Double faceThey turned out hollow and fake, like a two-faced coin.
Teleou’ zay el aghlabeya kalou w ma sanouch el eishThey turned out like the rest; they shared our table but didn’t honor the bond.
Ma sanouch el eish w el melh ma sanouchThey didn’t honor the shared meals or the loyalty we held.
Mekalka’een w ma safouchThey’re full of bitterness and never cleared their hearts.
Dowarou ala gherna ma la’oush ghallou bas ma ghalouchThey looked for others but didn’t find anyone; they’re resentful but haven’t gained any value.
Olhom es-hou ma’ana ma tanamoushTell them to wake up and stay alert with us.
Shakl w haia’a ala fashoushTheir whole appearance and style are just for show.
Kanou beidedou’ ma ne’oumouch bas en-nour mesh haychoufouhThey were hoping we wouldn’t rise, but they’re the ones who won’t see the light.
Khiana ghadr w nifa’Treachery, betrayal, and hypocrisy.
Bashar makanhom taht na’l el hizaThese people belong at the very bottom.
Dunya ma tebouss-sh bas wareeni elli ma’akThe world doesn’t look back, just show me what you’ve got.
Rendezvous w ana ma’ el cash fehI’ve got an appointment with the cash.
Zemili alli ana ma’ak ta’adi wast en-nar ana hab’a hnakMy friend told me, “I’m with you, and I’ll be there even if you walk through fire.”
Dous ala el andal kollo bet- bas bas basStep over the traitors, because it’s all just noise…
Zemili beis’al aan el mabda’ wa’t el madda birouh fenMy friend asks about principles, where do they go when the money comes in?
Ma shofnakoush leh wa’t ezzen’a wa’t el gadd kountou fenWhy didn’t we see you in hard times? Where were you when things got real?
Teleou’ ash teleou’ khish teleou’ omla Double faceThey turned out hollow and fake, like a two-faced coin.
Teleou’ zay el aghlabeya kalou w ma sanouch el eishThey turned out like the rest; they shared our table but didn’t honor the bond.
Faqed esh-shey’ la yo’teehThose who lack something within have nothing to give.
Haseb fe kaminWatch out, there’s an ambush ahead.
Yessalmou aleyk b eed w fe ettanya sakakinThey shake your hand with one while holding a knife in the other.
Feha la akhfeha ahIt’s the truth, and I won’t hide it.
Mesh hakdeb a el micI won’t tell any lies into this microphone.
W de nass tedeeha w tbee’ak w dah LifestyleThese are people you give to and they sell you out; that’s just their lifestyle.
Aada’i etlammou ala aada’i fehom men baadMy enemies have all gathered together after all this time.
Ma ettouyour ala ashkalha ta’a’ w dah el metwa’a’Birds of a feather flock together, and that’s exactly what I expected.
That means that I’m getting rightThat means I’m doing things right.
Getting rightI’m doing things right.
Nass mashoula le’agl el likePeople are busy just trying to get a ‘like’.
Nass a el TikTok nass a el livePeople on TikTok, people going live.
Ayzeen nefham eh el hwarWe’re just trying to understand what the deal is.
Zemili beis’al aan el mabda’ wa’t el madda birouh fenMy friend asks about principles, where do they go when the money comes in?
Ma shofnakoush leh wa’t ezzen’a wa’t el gadd kountou fenWhy didn’t we see you in hard times? Where were you when things got real?
Teleou’ ash teleou’ khish teleou’ omla Double faceThey turned out hollow and fake, like a two-faced coin.
Teleou’ zay el aghlabeya kalou w ma sanouch el eishThey turned out like the rest; they shared our table but didn’t honor the bond.
El Mabda2 Music Video
The lyrics of ‘El Mabda2’ expose the bitterness of betrayal. This track from Marwan Pablo is a bold statement about loyalty and the sacrifices it demands.