Sara Salman joins forces with Fahad Nouri in ‘El Sandok El Eswed,’ a tender ode to love. The poet سيف الفارس writes the lyrics, while the melody is co-composed by both سيف الفارس and Sara Salman. The song sets a heartfelt tone from the very first verse.
Released: January 7, 2026
El Sandok El Eswed (with Fahad Nouri)
Sara Salman
El Sandok El Eswed (with Fahad Nouri) Lyrics Translation – Sara Salman
The songwriter describes love as a ‘black box’ holding all secrets, saying, ‘You’re the one for my secrets, my love.’ The artist mentions laughter brightening the day and the comfort of holding hands forever. Each line builds a story of devotion and deep connection.
Enta mawdouei el minsedYou’re my private world, a closed case
Enta hobbak aaber el haddYour love transcends every limit
Enta l asrari habibiYou’re the one for my secrets, my love,
El sandouq el aswadthe black box that holds them all.
Rabbak iza yultuf yidzellakIf God is kind, He’ll send your way
Wahed mabi ghalta mithlaksomeone as flawless as you.
Jeitak ahla aqdar omriYou’ve become the most beautiful fate of my life,
Yal mahad yishbahakand there’s no one else like you.
W akellak shiI’ve got something to tell you:
Men tidhak yehla el yomthe day brightens whenever you laugh.
Wayyak amshiI’ll walk right beside you,
W eedi b eedak lel doumholding your hand through forever.
L wejhak endiI’ve kept a photo of your face
Soura mhalliya el alboumthat makes my whole album beautiful.
Men haqqi agharI’ve got every right to be jealous,
Tidri b galbi hassascause you know how sensitive my heart is.
Iza soutak saarIf your voice becomes
Mithl en-neema w yenbaasa blessing that I cherish and adore,
Tidri ahla qararthen you know the best decision I ever made
Ikhtareitak bein enneswas choosing you from everyone else.
Hobbak rattab yomi kelloYour love has put my whole life in order,
W eenak akhazat galbi rehlaand your eyes have taken my heart on a journey.
Asab mawdoue b hayatiThe most difficult problem in my life
B dehka t-hellois solved with just one of your smiles.
Enta routini el minmelYou’re my routine that I’ll never tire of,
W hodnak bi etri el mofaddaland your embrace is my favorite scent.
Tidri b ed-dunya tariqiYou know that my path through this world
Men dounak ma yikmalwon’t ever be complete without you.
Lkeit wayyakI’ve found a whole world with you
Dunya w malyana amanthat’s filled with peace and safety.
W saddaqni bilakBelieve me, without your presence,
Ma yehla b eeni makanno other place could ever look beautiful.
Gher enta hawakThere’s nothing like your love,
Felan mithl el edmanit’s truly become an addiction for me.
Guez menniYou’re a part of me,
W sherka ehna b hay er-rouhand we’re partners in this very soul.
Yal makhazniYou’ve taken me with you,
Wara hobbak wein trouhwherever your love might lead.
Enta endiTo me, you’re the greatest ambition
B ed-dunya aqwa tomouhI’ve ever had in this entire world.
El Sandok El Eswed (with Fahad Nouri) Music Video
The translation of ‘El Sandok El Eswed’ lyrics celebrates a love that brings order to life. The track, sung by Sara Salman in Arabic, is a touching tribute to an irreplaceable bond.