Essam Sasa delivers a powerful anthem in ‘Wlad El Shams,’ with Mahmoud Sosta writing the lyrics and collaborating with Kimo El Deeb on the music. The song is a bold statement of resilience and unity. It mixes sharp verses with a commanding beat that reflects its strong message.
Released: February 22, 2025
Wlad El Shams
Essam Sasa
Wlad El Shams Lyrics Translation – Essam Sasa
Mahmoud Sosta tells the story of brotherhood and unwavering strength in ‘Wlad El Shams.’ One key line translates to ‘We’re the children of the sun, and whoever comes against us won’t survive.’ The poet describes loyalty and honor through vivid metaphors, like blocking the sun’s eye and standing tall as lions.
Ehna welad esh shamsWe’re the children of the sun
Ed dunya maana mesh ala ma yoramThe world isn’t exactly treating us right,
Bass ehna mamshinash fel harambut we’ve never walked the path of sin
Es seera el helwa wel ehteramA good reputation and respect
Heya elli dayman baad er raheelare what truly remain after we’re gone
Add ed dunya be awn ellahWe’ll face the whole world with God’s help,
Mahma naeesh w nshouf ma’anahno matter how much struggle we live and see
Hati ya dunya eh tani shaylahBring it on world, what else are you hiding?
Lessa b sehhetna nafasna taweelWe’ve still got our health and our breath is long
Ehna welad esh shamsWe’re the children of the sun
Walli yeegy aleyna mayesalmeshAnd whoever comes against us won’t survive
Ehna benkhawwaf w mabenkhafshWe’re the ones who strike fear and we aren’t afraid
Saddadeen w nsed ein esh shamsWe’re reliable and we can even block the sun’s eye
Asamina betcharrafOur names bring honor,
Dakhaletna le wahdaha dee betkhtafour entrance alone commands the room
Garrab hazzak yad law taarafTry your luck kid, if you really want to know,
W ehna handeek fel action darsand we’ll give you a lesson in real action
Ehna ekhat w nemout ala baadWe’re brothers and we’d die for one another,
W ya waylo elli maana yet-hattand woe to anyone who crosses us
W zay mant shayef bezzabtAnd just as you’re seeing right now,
Mahaddesh ye’dar yet-haddananobody can ever challenge us
Ehna nefdee baadena b rouhnaWe’d sacrifice our souls for each other,
Sharrafna ay makan fe rouhnawe’ve brought honor to every place we’ve visited
Ehna el flous makantesh tomoh-naMoney was never our ultimate ambition,
Welad osoul w enina malyanawe’re ‘well-bred’ and our eyes are full
Akla w nouma wahdaWe eat together and we sleep together,
Idna wahda ‘loubna ya nas gamdaour hand is one and our hearts are tough
Ehna mesh benken wala ben-hdaWe don’t back down and we don’t settle,
Illa lamma nageeb ha’nauntil we’ve taken back what’s rightfully ours
‘owetna fel ezwaOur strength lies in our ‘brotherhood’,
Hatta law danyetna dee mesh helwaeven if this life of ours isn’t pretty
Ganb baad fe kheir wala fe balwaSide by side in good times or in trouble,
El mohemm nekoun ma baadenaall that matters is that we’re together
Ay naam ehna mesh regal aamalYes, it’s true we aren’t businessmen,
Bass amayelna aamal regalbut our actions are the deeds of real men
W fe dahr baad ala ay halAnd we’ve got each other’s backs regardless,
Kol elli shaf ezwetna da khafeveryone who saw our ‘support system’ felt fear
Rabbak saterha ashan salkeenGod’s protecting us because our intentions are pure,
Ashan ehna men gowana safeenbecause we’re clean on the inside
Benshouf nadala mel bani admeenWe’re seeing betrayal from the rest of mankind
Bass ehna zay mahna nodaafBut we’re just as we are, standing pure and tall
Esh shedda bet-sheddHardship pulls us tight,
Bass bardo ehna osoud benseddBut we’re still lions who stand our ground.
Dehna law khadna el mowdoua andIf we take things with a stubborn heart,
Mesh hat-khalas wayana bel sahlIt won’t end with us easily.
Sabreen ala es sabrWe’re patient even with patience itself,
Tayyebeen fe zaman malyan sharrStaying kind in a time full of evil.
Gowa ghaba w mafish feeha mafarrInside a jungle where there’s no escape,
Bass law han-khaf ehna hanet-akelBut if we show fear, we’ll get ‘eaten up’.
La naeesh-ha w naeesh feeha eisha follWe’ll live it out and live a ‘perfect life’,
Lamma han-mout ehna el kollUntil the day we all pass away.
Fed dunya shoufna el weel wel zollIn this world, we’ve seen misery and disgrace,
Bass ehna zay mahna w sabteenBut we’re just as we are, standing firm.
Ala wad-ana w matghayarnashWe’re in our element and we haven’t changed,
Low kollo khab ehna makhayyabnashEven if everyone fails, we haven’t disappointed.
Fe dahr baad w magellanashWe’ve got each other’s backs and never wavered,
Zay ma tersa wallah el ma’eenWherever the chips fall, God is the ‘helper’.
Akhwat w al ahdBrothers bound by a sacred oath,
Ganb baad mayeshghalnash hadSide by side, nobody else concerns us.
Ay had osadna ala el addAnyone against us is barely a match,
Saddadeen wala had maana saddWe’re the ones who deliver, and nobody can stand against us.
El heiba bet-hayebnaOur presence commands respect and awe,
Bakhtak eswad yalli hat-la’ebnaYour luck is black if you try to cross us.
Leena basma w heiba mahma ghebnaWe leave a mark and keep our dignity no matter how long we’re gone,
Low zaalna neheddaha yaba heddIf we get provoked, we’ll tear it all down, man.
Wlad El Shams Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Wlad El Shams’ showcase a theme of brotherhood and defiance. Essam Sasa’s performance brings out the song’s energy, making it a rallying call for unity and pride.