Ramy Essam brings a powerful voice to ‘Ra7 Nelte2i,’ a song he co-writes with Galal El-Behairy. The musician collaborates with Samuli Kivelä on the melody, creating a mix of heart and grit. The track is part of their shared vision of blending protest with art.
Released: January 25, 2025
Ra7 Nelte2i
Ramy Essam
Ra7 Nelte2i Lyrics Translation – Ramy Essam
The lyrics tell the story of struggle and resilience, with lines like ‘I’m like a nation dragged to the execution scaffold.’ The poet uses the image of a broken flute and a rose to symbolize pain and hope. Every word carries the weight of a personal and collective fight.
Bashbeh L nay maksour w betshbehi soutiI’m like a broken flute, and you’re like my voice.
Bashbeh watan sahabouh L menasset el iedamI’m like a nation dragged to the execution scaffold,
W betshbehi el mashna’aand you’re like the gallows,
W el warda f’amis el madbouhin bel ghadarthe rose on the shirts of those cut down by treachery.
W el helm wa’ef faw’ ketaf essabrThe dream stands on the shoulders of patience,
W betshbehi mouti w betshbehi essegganand you’re like my death and you’re like the jailer.
Ana w enta zay etneinYou and I are like two people,
Halfin yeishou el omr L akherswearing to live out our lives until the very end.
Bashbeh L shaab w betshbehi el mayadinI’m like the people, and you’re like the public squares.
Wa’fin ma benna ya habibti el asakerThe soldiers are standing between us, my love.
Law neftare’ ya habibti rah nelte’iIf we’re separated, my love, we’ll meet again.
Law neftare’ ya habibtiIf we’re separated, my love…
Law neftare’ ya habibti rah nelte’i law baad hinIf we’re separated, my love, we’ll meet again after some time.
Law neftare’ ya habibti rah nelte’iIf we’re separated, my love, we’ll meet again.
Ana albi ayesh fi damir el odsMy heart lives in the conscience of Jerusalem,
W shahid fi west el maarkaa martyr in the heart of the battle.
Ra7 Nelte2i Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Ra7 Nelte2i’ express unwavering loyalty. The chemistry between Ramy Essam and Galal El-Behairy makes the song a touching tribute to perseverance.