Bessan Ismail sings ‘Metl El Amira,’ a heartfelt track written by Amjad Jomaa and Fouad Jned. The lyrics tell a story of deep affection and longing, while the melody blends tenderness with a touch of nostalgia. The songwriters craft a narrative that feels personal yet universal.
Released: September 17, 2025
Metl El Amira
Bessan Ismail
Metl El Amira Lyrics English Translation by Bessan Ismail
The musician describes love as a miracle that defies every proverb, using vivid lines like ‘Oh, you kind, warm, pure heart, so sensitive and tender.’ This poetic tribute to devotion shows how love transforms even the simplest moments into something magical.
Metl el amira bahissI feel like a princess,
Lamma behdno bkounwhenever I’m held in his embrace.
Ya qalb tayyeb dafi safi hassas w hanounOh, you kind, warm, pure heart, so sensitive and tender,
Yajaz abou el amtalyou’re a miracle that defies every proverb.
Mafi haki binqalThere aren’t any words left to be said,
Broyak yalla taalso come quickly to my sight,
Kahli hal ayounand grace these eyes of mine.
Layli layliOh my night, my night,
Be baadak halak laylimy night’s destroyed whenever you’re away.
Be qorbak ya hub wailiBy your side, oh love, I’m overwhelmed,
Tifla biseerand I turn into a little child.
Hali haliMy state, oh my state,
Ya saken bali baliyou’re the one who dwells within my mind.
Kelshi byehalaliEverything becomes beautiful to me,
W bateerand I’m soaring high.
TakhayaltakI’ve imagined you as,
Waad omri el muntazarthe long-awaited promise of my life.
KhabbaytakI’ve hidden you away,
B ayoun rafaqha el saharinside eyes that only know sleeplessness.
WaadniPromise me,
Tkoun okaz el kibaryou’ll be my ‘okaz’ ‘cane/support’ in old age,
W shareek chaybat ech chaarand the partner of my graying hair.
Bukra waqt yehna ed dahrTomorrow, when the years bend our backs,
Zallak mrafaqatkI want your shadow to stay by my side.
Byeazz aalaya choufak ma eqdar sallem aalaikIt’s hard for me to see you and not be able to say hello,
Wala eqdar chemm kfoufak wala elmes edaiknor can I catch the scent of your palms or touch your hands.
Oua w ma chouf hroufakI’m lost when I don’t see your letters,
Atfak lahftak khoufakyour affection, your longing, and your concern.
Byeazz aalaya haliI feel sorry for the state I’m in,
Bas mabsouta b hali haikbut I’m happy with my life this way.
Metl El Amira Music Video
The ‘Metl El Amira’ lyrics offer a touching reflection on love’s enduring power. Bessan Ismail’s performance brings a warm and sentimental tone to this Arabic ballad.