Lege-Cy sings a haunting melody in Msh Da Elle Ekhtarto. Lyricist Mahmoud Abdelaziz writes about regret and choice. Composer Sherif Abdelmeged arranges a sparse beat.
Released: February 10, 2023
Msh Da Elle Ekhtarto
Lege-Cy
Msh Da Elle Ekhtarto Lyrics English Translation by Lege-Cy
Mahmoud Abdelaziz tells of a universe that empties when the beloved breaks. Lege-Cy says he fights a battle that never ends. He confesses that the choice was not his. The regret echoes in his voice.
Nafsy Ahkeelak ‘Ala Elly Dayr JuwayaI want to tell you about what’s going on inside me,
W Enty Mesh Ma’ayaWhile you’re not even here with me,
Bas Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoBut this isn’t what I chose.
Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoThis isn’t what I chose.
Wa Ana Nafsy Ahkeelak ‘Ala Elly DayrAnd I want to tell you about what’s going on,
W Enty Mesh Ma’ayaWhile you’re not even here with me,
Bas Ta’reeban Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoBut I guess this isn’t what I chose.
Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoThis isn’t what I chose.
Feeh Sneen Men ‘Omry Btet’asYears of my life are being cut away,
Wa Beseeh Wa Ana Bastanna El RadAnd I’m crying out while I wait for the answer.
Bab’a Fe Halah We MabetkhaleshI’m in a state that just doesn’t end,
Bakrah Nafsy We Men Gher ‘AsdAnd I hate myself without even meaning to.
B’alb Fe Elly KanI’m looking back at what used to be,
Wa Ana HalkanAnd I’m completely exhausted.
Meen Yesheddak Law El Donia HaddakWho’ll pull you up if the world breaks you down?
Betlef ‘AddadThe counter just keeps spinning.
Bas Ana Mesh ‘Adaa’But I’m not a runner.
Mafish Khatawat Ana Bamshy ‘Ala El KhatawyThere are no steps, I’m just walking on the same paths.
El Ahdath Esharah Ma’addetsh El Marra DiThe events are a sign that didn’t pass this time.
Fe Lahzet Enkesarak El Koon Beyeb’a FadyIn your moment of breaking, the universe becomes empty.
Ana Fe Khena’a Mabetkhalesh Bel TaradyI’m in a fight that doesn’t end with a mutual agreement.
Hal Ana Rady ‘Ala Elly Ana FeehAm I satisfied with where I am?
So’al ‘Omry Ma La’eet Egaba LeehA lifelong question I’ve never found an answer for.
Kol Haga Btehsal Fa MafishEverything happens, so there’s nothing left.
Lessa Nasy Nafsy We MansetkeeshI’m still forgetting myself, but I haven’t forgotten you.
Takhdy El Ba’y Men ‘Omry Law Fadel Feeh YoumYou can take what’s left of my life, even if only a day remains.
Law Fadelly Sa’ah Hamshiha Wa ArouhIf I only have an hour left, I’ll walk it and then go.
Bamaththl Fe Mashhad El De’a Fe StoohI’m acting in a scene of losing my way on the rooftops.
Ana Sana Fe El Zulma We Da’e’a Fe El NoorI’m a year in the darkness and a minute in the light.
Ana Nafsy El Wa’t MayfootshI wish that time wouldn’t pass.
El Hetta Elly Juwaya Leeky MatmootshThe piece inside me that is for you doesn’t die.
Bas Baktom Fe ‘Alby We Dmaghy Mat’oolshBut I keep it in my heart, and my mind won’t speak.
Kan Nafsy MasketshI wish I hadn’t stayed silent.
Nafsy Ahkeelak ‘Ala Elly Dayr JuwayaI want to tell you about what’s going on inside me,
W Enty Mesh Ma’ayaWhile you’re not even here with me,
Bas Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoBut this isn’t what I chose.
Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoThis isn’t what I chose.
Wa Ana Nafsy Ahkeelak ‘Ala Elly Dayr JuwayaAnd I want to tell you about what’s going on inside me,
W Enty Mesh Ma’ayaWhile you’re not even here with me,
Bas Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoBut this isn’t what I chose.
Mesh Dah Elly EkhtartoThis isn’t what I chose.
Msh Da Elle Ekhtarto Music Video
The Msh Da Elle Ekhtarto lyrics meaning shows how regret and choice shape the singer’s heart.