Mohamed Chahine sings ‘Loon Bahet,’ a song that dives into the struggles of hiding pain behind a smile. Islam Refat and Mohamed Shafie write the lyrics, while also composing the melody. The tune mixes a soft yet haunting sound that pulls you into its heartfelt message.
Released: May 4, 2023
Loon Bahet
Mohamed Chahine
Loon Bahet Lyrics English Translation by Mohamed Chahine
The narrator asks, ‘Why are you tearing up when the world is just a faded color in your eyes?’ This line captures the theme of someone masking their pain. Chahine’s voice brings out the emotional weight of someone longing for connection but trapped in silence.
Dayman zaalan w kaannak kareh ayyamakYou’re always sad, as if you hate your days.
Gowwak ahzan w mahadesh hasses ahzanakSorrow lives inside you, and no one feels your pain.
Ala toul sarhan betdari fe eihYou’re always lost in thought, what are you hiding?
Ayyam w khalas beteeshha w mesh haseb hagaYou’re just living through the days, not caring about a thing.
Kunt be ikhlas bethebb w taashaq be sazagaYou used to love sincerely, adoring with pure innocence.
Mala’etsh aman nefsak tala’eehYou didn’t find the safety you were hoping for.
Betdamma leih w eddunya fe einak loon bahetWhy are you tearing up, when the world is just a faded color in your eyes?
Tab hasses eih etkallem tayyeb leih saketSo what are you feeling? Speak up, why are you staying so silent?
Garrab tehki fadhfadli ya albi w ‘oul malakTry to talk, pour your heart out to me, and tell me what’s wrong.
Betban mabsout ezay w ana aref ahwalakHow do you appear happy when I know what you’re truly going through?
Betdamma leih w eddunya fe einak loon bahetWhy are you tearing up, when the world is just a faded color in your eyes?
Tab hasses eih etkallem tayyeb leih saketSo what are you feeling? Speak up, why are you staying so silent?
Garrab tehki fadhfadli ya albi w ‘oul malakTry to talk, pour your heart out to me, and tell me what’s wrong.
Betban mabsout ezay w ana aref ahwalakHow do you appear happy when I know what you’re truly going through?
Khayef men eihWhat are you so afraid of?
Etkallem abbar an khoufakSpeak up and express your fears.
Battal tedarihStop trying to hide it,
Ma ennes hathessuh amma tchoufakbecause people will feel it when they see you.
El khouf beban saab tkhabbihFear always shows, it’s so hard to hide.
Bethenn leminWho are you longing for?
Meshtaq w edzekra betetlawwenYou’re yearning, and the memories keep coloring your mind.
W ennes nasyin w lewahdak faker w mdawwenWhile people have forgotten, you’re alone remembering and keeping track.
Fik garh adim leih betashihThere’s an old wound inside you, why do you keep bringing it back to life?
Betdamma leih w eddunya fe einak loon bahetWhy are you tearing up, when the world is just a faded color in your eyes?
Tab hasses eih etkallem tayyeb leih saketSo what are you feeling? Speak up, why are you staying so silent?
Garrab tehki fadhfadli ya albi w ‘oul malakTry to talk, pour your heart out to me, and tell me what’s wrong.
Betban mabsout ezay w ana aref ahwalakHow do you appear happy when I know what you’re truly going through?
Betdamma leih w eddunya fe einak loon bahetWhy are you tearing up, when the world is just a faded color in your eyes?
Tab hasses eih etkallem tayyeb leih saketSo what are you feeling? Speak up, why are you staying so silent?
Garrab tehki fadhfadli ya albi w ‘oul malakTry to talk, pour your heart out to me, and tell me what’s wrong.
Betban mabsout ezay w ana aref ahwalakHow do you appear happy when I know what you’re truly going through?
Loon Bahet Music Video
The meaning of ‘Loon Bahet’ is about unmasking hidden pain. The lyrics encourage breaking free from silence and sharing one’s fears.