Amal Maher sings ‘Khazalni,’ a heartfelt song about love and betrayal. Lyricist Ayman Bahgat Kamar writes the words, while composer Aziz Elshafei creates a melody that mirrors the pain of broken promises. The song asks why trust can sometimes lead to heartbreak.
Released: November 5, 2025
Khazalni
Amal Maher
Khazalni Lyrics English Translation by Amal Maher
The poet mentions a door to agony swinging open, a metaphor for the pain of misplaced love. Amal Maher’s voice carries the weight of questions like, ‘Why did I love him?’ The lyrics also describe a face where the light has gone out, showing the depth of emotional devastation.
KhazalniHe’s let me down,
Fel wa’t elli ebtedet atmana el omr yekoun maahright when I’d started wishing to spend my life with him.
KhazalniHe’s let me down,
Elli etkhayalto ennoh bokra hayeb’a li el hayahthe one I’d imagined would be my whole life tomorrow.
AtalniHe’s killed me.
Aw’at benetaashem ghalat fe nas ghalat w wa’t lel asaf ghalatSometimes we put our faith in the wrong people at the wrong time, unfortunately,
W yeb’a ghasb annena ayar falatand against our will, things just spiral out of control.
Ya reito ma el khayal shatahI wish my imagination hadn’t wandered so far,
De bab wagaa w aho etfatahit’s a door to agony that’s just swung wide open,
W bossou ala weshi entafi afalnilook at my face, the light’s gone out, he’s crushed me.
Habbeto lehWhy did I love him?
Habbeto lehWhy did I love him?
Di hala yemken aw marad yemken aadwaMaybe it’s a phase, or a sickness, or even a contagion.
W sabni lehAnd why’d he leave me?
W sabni lehAnd why’d he leave me?
Fe as’ela toufi el gharad malhash gadwaThese questions serve a purpose, but they’re still useless,
Feh she’ kbir kan benna ‘allbecause something massive between us has withered away.
Yemken mallMaybe he just grew bored,
Ba’a a el fera’ biyestaagelniand now he’s in a hurry to finalize the goodbye.
Khazalni Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Khazalni’ explore the pain of love lost and the questions that follow. Amal Maher delivers a performance that is both touching and unforgettable.