Talia Lahoud and Jamal Yassine join forces for ‘Wein Hal Ghaybe,’ a vibrant Arabic song. The musician writes heartfelt lyrics, while Yassine crafts a lively melody that mixes traditional derbakke rhythms with modern flair. Together, they create a celebration of love and reunion.
Released: May 2, 2025
Wein Hal Ghaybe
Talia Lahoud
Wein Hal Ghaybe Lyrics English Translation by Talia Lahoud
The poet asks, ‘Is it possible my eyes are deceiving me, or is that you coming toward me from afar?’ These words capture the joy of seeing a loved one after a long absence. The performer describes dancing to the goblet drum’s beat, turning loneliness into a moment of pure happiness.
Ma’oule oyouni am tekhdaaniIs it possible my eyes are deceiving me,
Aw hida enta jaye sawbi min baaeedor is that you coming toward me from afar?
Elak daher ghayeb anni habibiYou’ve been gone for an eternity, my love.
‘elli wein hal ghaybeTell me, where have you been all this time?
Kifne ahlakHow’s your family?
Kifouy sheghlakHow’s your work?
Amalet shab jdad ghayriHave you made new friends besides me?
W mesh rah kezebAnd I won’t lie,
El baad byaazzebbeing apart is painful,
W inshallah ma byenaadand I hope it never happens again.
Bas el leile essahra helweBut tonight the party’s beautiful,
W ma aa bali eb’a lahaliand I don’t feel like being alone.
Aaa da’ edderbakke khasri yilwiTo the beat of the ‘derbakke’ ‘goblet drum’, my waist sways.
Ra”asni w ‘oul ya niyaliMake me dance and say, ‘I’m so lucky!’
Bas el leile essahra helweBut tonight the party’s beautiful,
Essahra helweThe party’s beautiful,
W ma aa bali eb’a lahaliand I don’t feel like being alone.
Aaa da’ edderbakke khasri yilwiTo the beat of the ‘derbakke’ ‘goblet drum’, my waist sways.
Ra”asni w ‘oul ya niyaliMake me dance and say, ‘I’m so lucky!’
W ma yhemmak haki ennasAnd don’t worry about what people say.
El hob houwe el asasLove is the foundation.
W shu mnaamal iza da’ el ‘albWhat can we do if the heart beats,
W fatahlo el ihsasand emotions open up to it?
Hobbak b’albi batYour love has stayed in my heart.
Taa naawed elli fatCome, let’s make up for the time we lost.
Byikfi t’elli moshta’liIt’s enough for you to tell me you missed me,
W thassesni b hal kelimatand make me feel those words.
Bas el leile essahra helweBut tonight the party’s beautiful,
W ma aa bali eb’a lahaliand I don’t feel like being alone.
Aaa da’ edderbakke khasri yilwiTo the beat of the ‘derbakke’ ‘goblet drum’, my waist sways.
Ra”asni w ‘oul ya niyaliMake me dance and say, ‘I’m so lucky!’
Bas el leile essahra helweBut tonight the party’s beautiful,
Essahra helweThe party’s beautiful,
W ma aa bali eb’a lahaliand I don’t feel like being alone.
Eb’a lahaliBeing alone,
Aaa da’ edderbakke khasri yilwito the beat of the ‘derbakke’ ‘goblet drum’, my waist sways.
Ah ra”asni w ‘oul ya niyaliOh, make me dance and say, ‘I’m so lucky!’
Shway w byihda sawt el mousi’aIn a little while, the music will quiet down,
W btentefi ennejmatand the stars will go out.
Yaret meneb’a w aa ketfak bighfaI wish we could stay, and I could fall asleep on your shoulder,
W btawa’af essaatand the clocks would just stop.
Wein Hal Ghaybe Music Video
‘Wein Hal Ghaybe’ is about rekindling love at a lively party. The lyrics remind us that love can heal even the deepest separation.