KALIL, with lyricist khalil abdel and composer mage produced, presents a raw account of feeling trapped. The song voice shows suffocation and a desperate hope for a future across the sea.
Released: April 9, 2024
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Kalil
Tabout Lyrics Translation – Kalil
KALIL sings about being locked in his homeland without a key. He tells his mother he is young and suffering, and he admits to heading for the boat.
Ba9i Mkhari M3a Zahri Bach IbanI’m still fighting with my luck to make it show.
Yt7lou Bibani 9bel Maydouni Ana F TaboutI want my doors to open before they put me in a coffin.
Mosst9bali Wra L B7er KaytssnaniMy future’s waiting for me across the sea.
F Bladi Kefnouni B 9foula W Mal9itch SaroutIn my country, they locked me away and I couldn’t find the key.
Mama Ba9i Sghir O Rani Kan3aniMama, I’m still young and I’m suffering.
Machi Bel3ani Machi Bydi Tana 9ssedt L BaborIt wasn’t on purpose or my choice, but I headed for the boat too.
Mab9itch Malak Wesst Dr#ga W’nabidI’m no longer an angel among ‘dr#gs’ and ‘w#ne’.
Jme3na Lista D Dnouba FaborWe’ve gathered a long list of sins for nothing.
We9ti Ghada Zerbana Routine O’malalMy time is rushing by in a routine of boredom.
9assina W Mazal Jehdna Majabch TamanWe’ve suffered so much, yet our hard work hasn’t paid off.
Wesst 3ini F Mraya Kanchouf AlamWhen I look in the mirror, I see pain in my eyes.
West Dlam A Mmi Mal9itch AmanIn the darkness, Mama, I haven’t found any safety.
La Vida Kdaba Ghaji Goli TamalhaLife’s a liar, so come and tell me what it’s worth.
Bghina Ndrbo Tamara Bach Njibou TamanhaWe want to work hard just to make ends meet.
Ghmama W Shaba Fhyati Kayna Gha DbabThere are only clouds and fog in my life.
Bghit Nkoun Tana Kifma Bghani Baba YeahI wanted to be the man my father wanted me to be, yeah.
Ba9i Mkhari M3a Zahri Bach IbanI’m still fighting with my luck to make it show.
Yt7lou Bibani 9bel Maydouni Ana F TaboutI want my doors to open before they put me in a coffin.
Mosst9bali Wra L B7er KaytssnaniMy future’s waiting for me across the sea.
F Bladi Kefnouni B 9foula W Mal9itch SaroutIn my country, they locked me away and I couldn’t find the key.
Mama Ba9i Sghir O Rani Kan3aniMama, I’m still young and I’m suffering.
Machi Bel3ani Machi Bydi Tana 9ssedt L BaborIt wasn’t on purpose or my choice, but I headed for the boat too.
Mab9itch Malak Wesst Dr#ga W’nabidI’m no longer an angel among ‘dr#gs’ and ‘w#ne’.
Jme3na Lista D Dnouba FaborWe’ve gathered a long list of sins for nothing.
F7al Chi Chem3a Rana KandoubI’m melting away just like a candle.
Kandoub Kandoub YeahI’m melting, I’m melting, yeah.
Kolchi Dayez O Ta Haja MaghadoumEverything passes and nothing will last.
Madoum MadoumIt won’t last, it won’t last.
Ta Men 9elbi 3titoulha Rah KhantouI even gave her my heart, but she betrayed it.
Khantou Khantou YeahShe betrayed it, she betrayed it, yeah.
Dnoubi Ktar O Baghi Ana GhantoubMy sins are many and I want to repent.
Ghantoub GhantoubI’ll repent, I’ll repent.
Kam Sana Dazet Kam Sana DazetHow many years have passed? How many years have passed?
L3mer Ghadi Kayjri Khoya Darbin MassafatLife’s running fast, brother, and we’ve come a long way.
Kam Sana Dazet Kam Sana DazetHow many years have passed? How many years have passed?
Ba9i Taye9 F’rassi Yana Wakha Da3o SanawatI still believe in myself, even though the years are gone.
Ga3 Li Da3li Men Hyati Kanssih Ana B’nabidI forget everything I’ve lost in life with ‘w#ne’.
Wesst 7lami F Mnami Nti Katzidini F 3dabiIn my dreams while I sleep, you only add to my torture.
Konti Taji Fo9 Rassi Daba Khlitni Bla BihYou used to be everything to me, now you’ve left me with nothing.
Dawiti Jrou7 Lmadi Hanti 9tltini Men Jadid YeahYou healed the wounds of the past, but now you’ve killed me all over again, yeah.
Ba9i Mkhari M3a Zahri Bach IbanI’m still fighting with my luck to make it show.
Yt7lou Bibani 9bel Maydouni Ana F TaboutI want my doors to open before they put me in a coffin.
Mosst9bali Wra L B7er KaytssnaniMy future’s waiting for me across the sea.
F Bladi Kefnouni B 9foula W Mal9itch SaroutIn my country, they locked me away and I couldn’t find the key.
Mama Ba9i Sghir O Rani Kan3aniMama, I’m still young and I’m suffering.
Machi Bel3ani Machi Bydi Tana 9ssedt L BaborIt wasn’t on purpose or my choice, but I headed for the boat too.
Mab9itch Malak Wesst Dr#ga W’nabidI’m no longer an angel among ‘dr#gs’ and ‘w#ne’.
Jme3na Lista D Dnouba FaborWe’ve gathered a long list of sins for nothing.
Tabout Music Video
The resolution shows KALIL choosing escape as the only option. KALIL’s account in the Tabout lyrics in English shows the desperate hope beyond the sea.