Abeer Nehme sings ‘Saggan,’ a song that mixes love and longing. The lyrics are written by Amr El Masry and محمود انور, while the melody is created by the duo along with Sleiman Damien. The tune is haunting, with a rhythm that pulls you in from the first note.
Released: January 15, 2024
Saggan
Abeer Nehme
Saggan Lyrics English Translation by Abeer Nehme
The lyrics describe a heart captured by love, melting away in its intensity. A key line, ‘Your arrow hit its mark right in my eyes,’ shows how love strikes suddenly and deeply. The writer talks about eyes, lashes, and fire, creating a picture of overwhelming emotion.
Saggan ‘afel aleya bebanA jailer has locked the doors on me,
W amalt li ‘albanand you’ve stirred up my world.
Albi elli kan ghalban dayebMy heart, which was once so simple, is melting away.
Sobhan elli moghayyer halGlory to the One who changes our fates,
W ana lel gamal mayyalfor I’ve always been drawn to beauty.
Sahmak rasha’ fel ein sayebYour arrow hit its mark right in my eyes.
Saggan ‘afel aleya bebanA jailer has locked the doors on me,
W amalt li ‘albanand you’ve stirred up my world.
Albi elli kan ghalban dayebMy heart, which was once so simple, is melting away.
Sobhan elli moghayyer halGlory to the One who changes our fates,
W ana lel gamal mayyalfor I’ve always been drawn to beauty.
Sahmak rasha’ fel ein sayebYour arrow hit its mark right in my eyes.
W ya rohi a elli rabakni malakniOh, my soul’s beloved, who confused me and won me over,
W khadni fi sanya hawahtaking me into his love in just a second.
Awwal ma lamaht oyouno ferahtThe moment I glimpsed his eyes, I was filled with joy,
W ‘oumt mashet wayyahand I rose to walk by his side.
W ya rohi a elli rabakni malakniOh, my soul’s beloved, who confused me and won me over,
W khadni fi sanya hawahtaking me into his love in just a second.
Awwal ma lamaht oyouno ferahtThe moment I glimpsed his eyes, I was filled with joy,
W ‘oumt mashet wayyahand I rose to walk by his side.
De essehr elli byesherni fi albiThis is the magic that enchants my heart,
Kaen ennar ‘aydaas if a fire is burning within.
W eshow’ sakani yaba eshow’ sakaniAnd longing has made its home in me, oh, longing has moved in.
Goddam el ein di haamal ehWhat can I do when I’m facing those eyes?
Bermoushi ana aghattihI’ll shield him with my own eyelashes.
Men ennas ana har’ih w akhbihI’ll protect him and hide him away from the world.
Shebbak albi etfatah fala’ahThe window of my heart swung wide open,
Remsh el oyoun khabbahand the sweep of his lashes hid it.
W manamnesh ya waldah albiOh, my goodness, my heart hasn’t slept a wink.
W ya rohi a elli rabakni malakniOh, my soul’s beloved, who confused me and won me over,
W khadni fi sanya hawahtaking me into his love in just a second.
Awwal ma lamaht oyouno ferahtThe moment I glimpsed his eyes, I was filled with joy,
W ‘oumt mashet wayyahand I rose to walk by his side.
W ya rohi a elli rabakni malakniOh, my soul’s beloved, who confused me and won me over,
W khadni fi sanya hawahtaking me into his love in just a second.
Awwal ma lamaht oyouno ferahtThe moment I glimpsed his eyes, I was filled with joy,
W ‘oumt mashet wayyahand I rose to walk by his side.
De essehr elli byesherni fi albiThis is the magic that enchants my heart,
Kaen ennar ‘aydaas if a fire is burning within.
W eshow’ sakani yaba eshow’ sakaniAnd longing has made its home in me, oh, longing has moved in.
W ya rohi a elli rabakni malakniOh, my soul’s beloved, who confused me and won me over,
W khadni fi sanya hawahtaking me into his love in just a second.
Awwal ma lamaht oyouno ferahtThe moment I glimpsed his eyes, I was filled with joy,
W ‘oumt mashet wayyahand I rose to walk by his side.
De essehr elli byesherni fi albiThis is the magic that enchants my heart,
Kaen ennar ‘aydaas if a fire is burning within.
W eshow’ sakani yaba eshow’ sakaniAnd longing has made its home in me, oh, longing has moved in.
Saggan Music Video
‘Saggan’ lyrics offer a story of love that transforms everything. The song is performed by Abeer Nehme, blending Arabic tradition with heartfelt emotion.