Carla Chamoun writes and performs ‘Mayyil,’ a heartfelt plea for a loved one to return. The Lebanese artist collaborates with ONE:SIXTEEN Production House to compose the music. The song blends a warm melody with lyrics that call out to someone long missed.
Released: June 27, 2025
Mayyil
Carla Chamoun
Mayyil Meaning & Lyrics (Carla Chamoun)
Carla Chamoun mentions the sky, the sea, the mountain, and the breeze to show how much they’ve missed the absent loved one. The lyricist invites them to take a walk, have coffee, and promise to return every year. The words create a touching reminder of home and belonging.
Tawwalt el ghaybe aalaynaYou’ve been away from us for so long,
Ouaa tkoun nsitI hope you haven’t forgotten.
Ah waynak elli leych sarlak zaman ma jitOh, where are you, tell me why you haven’t visited in ages?
Essama el baher el jabal el hawaThe sky, the sea, the mountain, and the breeze,
Kellon chta’oulakthey’ve all missed you.
Taa netmachcha sawaCome, let’s take a walk together,
Chouf kif henni bi’ouloulakand see how they call out to you.
Mayyil laannaStop by and visit us,
Echrab ahwa yabn ennashave some coffee, oh son of good people.
El ‘aade maana helwe law ma btechrab men el asasThe gathering with us is sweet, even if you don’t drink coffee at all.
Essama el baher el jabal el hawaThe sky, the sea, the mountain, and the breeze,
Kellon chta’oulakthey’ve all missed you.
Taa netmachcha sawaCome, let’s take a walk together,
Chouf kif henni bi’ouloulakand see how they call out to you.
Mayyil laannaStop by and visit us.
Mayyil laanna mayyil ah mayyilStop by, visit us, oh just stop by.
Ya ahla w sahla fik tfaddal baytak nawwartYou’re so welcome here, please come in, you’ve lit up your home.
Mech rah nkhallik tfell men aanna ella bchartWe won’t let you leave us except on one condition.
Ya ahla w sahla fik tfaddal baytak nawwartYou’re so welcome here, please come in, you’ve lit up your home.
Mech rah nkhallik tfell men aanna ella bchartWe won’t let you leave us except on one condition.
Twaadna terjaa kell seneYou must promise us to return every year,
W tkhabber el kell aannaand tell everyone about us.
Ellon ennon law baadTell them that even if they’re far away,
Henni cha’fe mennathey remain a part of us.
Mayyil laannaStop by and visit us.
Mayyil laannaStop by and visit us.
Mayyil laanna mayyil ah mayyilStop by, visit us, oh just stop by.
Mayyil Music Video
What does ‘Mayyil’ mean? The lyrics express the longing for a loved one to come back. The song, sung in Arabic by Carla Chamoun, is a warm invitation to reconnect with family and roots.