Bessan Ismail writes and performs ‘Hayhat,’ a song that digs deep into themes of betrayal and self-worth. The artist pens the lyrics and composes the melody, giving the track a personal touch. With raw honesty, the song tells the story of a love that has turned into disappointment.
Released: April 6, 2025
Hayhat
Bessan Ismail
Lyricist
Bessan Ismail
Composer
Bessan Ismail
Hayhat Lyrics English Translation by Bessan Ismail
The songwriter uses strong imagery, like ‘I saw the mirage with my own eyes,’ to describe the illusion of love. Bessan Ismail also highlights self-respect with lines such as ‘Not with gold, nor with diamonds; there’s no one like me.’ The lyrics show the pain of unreciprocated loyalty and the strength to move on.
Sheft essarab be aayni lamma qbali weqeftI saw the mirage with my own eyes when you stood before me.
Sheft el ghadr baayounak lamma dahrak meletI saw the betrayal in your eyes when you turned your back.
Sheft essarab be aayni lamma qbali weqeftI saw the mirage with my own eyes when you stood before me.
Sheft el ghadr baayounak lamma dahrak meletI saw the betrayal in your eyes when you turned your back.
Dawwer baayoun ennasSearch through the eyes of the people,
Aan hada ma byin’asfor someone who’ll never diminish in value.
La bdahab la be’almasNot with gold, nor with diamonds;
Mafi metlithere’s no one like me.
Dawwer baayoun ennasSearch through the eyes of the people,
Aan hada ma byin’asfor someone who’ll never diminish in value.
La bdahab la be’almasNot with gold, nor with diamonds;
Mafi metlithere’s no one like me.
W el hob beina sejal beqlaa aayoun el aeda ennasThe love between us is a testament that blinds the eyes of our enemies.
Oul w afaal afaalak min erraydaSpeak and act; your actions have always been ‘hollow’ and predictable.
W el hob beina sejal beqlaa aayoun el aeda ennasThe love between us is a testament that blinds the eyes of our enemies.
Oul w afaal afaalak min erraydaSpeak and act; your actions have always been ‘hollow’ and predictable.
Elli byetlaa men toubo byebrodWhoever tries to ‘shed their skin’ and be something they aren’t will only end up cold.
Maseerak bel kezeb temradYour destiny is to grow sick from your own lies.
El forsa marra btenaataA real chance is only given once,
Aateytak foras ma btenaadbut I’ve given you countless chances.
Kam ghalta sanadet mennakHow many of your mistakes did I cover for?
Kam marra zalamtni b zannakHow many times did you wrong me with your suspicions?
Kam jarh ghateyto aannak b dahrak kentHow many of your wounds did I hide while I stood by your side?
Hayhat ya deni hayhat yehki aanni baedaNo way, oh world, there’s no way he’ll ever speak of me again.
Yalli baayouni mat kayen l albi fedaThe one who died in my eyes was once the person I’d have sacrificed my heart for.
Hayhat ya deni hayhat yehki aanni baedaNo way, oh world, there’s no way he’ll ever speak of me again.
Yalli baayouni mat kayen l albi fedaThe one who died in my eyes was once the person I’d have sacrificed my heart for.
W el hob beina sejal beqlaa aayoun el aeda ennasThe love between us is a testament that blinds the eyes of our enemies.
Oul w afaal afaalak min erraydaSpeak and act; your actions have always been ‘hollow’ and predictable.
W el hob beina sejal beqlaa aayoun el aeda ennasThe love between us is a testament that blinds the eyes of our enemies.
Oul w afaal lak afaalak min erraydaSpeak and act; your actions have always been ‘hollow’ and predictable.
‘Hayhat’ is about reclaiming self-worth after betrayal. The lyrics by Bessan Ismail remind us that true value isn’t measured by material things but by one’s character and actions.
