Palestinian producer and rapper Al Nather is one of the most unique and cha… Read Full Bio ↴Palestinian producer and rapper Al Nather is one of the most unique and challenging voices in the region’s music industry. Having produced six albums—that were released on Spotify this year—the rapper could garner the public’s attention through his sheer output alone.

At his home in Ramallah, Al Nather is a member of leading Palestinian independent digital record label BLTNM. Pronounced “blatinum”, the label’s name is a reference to Dubai’s popular music institution Platinum Records, with the swapped consonant an ironic joke referencing how there is no “p” sound in the Arabic language.

Founded by Al Nather, rappers Shabjdeed, Shabmouri and artist Faris Amin, BLTNM is testament to the burgeoning underground Ramallah rap scene, rising to global attention with Boiler Room’s documentary on Palestinian Underground. Other artists have since contributed to the platform such as El Rass, Synaptik, Haykal and female producer, vocalist and DJ Makimakkuk.

Basha
Al Nather Lyrics

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ضلك غير وچوه
لما تقضي ضلك ماشي بنفس الدود
لازم تغير الدود
هذا الدود بيجبش الخير لأصحابه
هذا الدود واحد باشا خرا

لو تعرف إنك غلطان إوعى توب
لو عنده اللي بدك منه إوعى تغار

الشطارة مش مين أول بيكون لا
الشاطر خالي هو اللي بيضله ضالل
اللي بيضله غاطس شايف كل شي ومش ناقص

الصراحة تتقال أفضل أمشي عنباص
بس السوابق بالتم تن المواصف
بتطابق العواصف تصبح زلزال
لما الإعصار يصبح حادق من شعر ترترم
لهمال مارق ماسك ميستري
مستقلع بالساعة قاعد رايق
لماذا نعاتب في الدين الهداية هي الداية
تداوي تعمل إحساسك الله
قلت لها عنجد يا بنت إنتِ تحبينا وإنتِ وحدك تبكيني

مشان أضلني غاطس والصراحة تتقال
أفضل أكثر من ذلك لو عصفور في السما

كي أكون طائر جارح جاهز دايما للإستقبال
لو كنت في كوكب مجاني

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Al Nather's song "Basha" convey a message about personal growth and the importance of self-reflection. The first paragraph talks about the need to change and evolve. The line "لازم تغير الدود" translates to "you have to change the worm." This suggests that in order to progress, one must shed old ways of thinking and embrace new perspectives. The line "هذا الدود بيجبش الخير لأصحابه" translates to "this worm brings goodness to its companions." It implies that by changing oneself, positive outcomes and opportunities can be attracted.

The second paragraph explores the idea of acknowledging and learning from one's mistakes. The line "لو تعرف إنك غلطان إوعى توب" translates to "if you know you're wrong, don't pretend." It emphasizes the importance of humility and not pretending to be right when you're not. The line "الشطارة مش مين أول بيكون لا" translates to "smartness is not about who is always right." It suggests that true intelligence lies in being open to learning from others and being willing to change one's perspective.

The third paragraph delves into the power of honesty and self-awareness. The line "الصراحة تتقال أفضل أمشي عنباص" translates to "honesty is better, I'd rather walk on my own." It suggests that being true to oneself and speaking the truth is more important than following others blindly. The imagery of an "إعصار" (hurricane) becoming "حادق" (agitated) conveys the notion that self-reflecting and embracing truth can create significant changes. The line "لهمال مارق ماسك ميستري" translates to "with nonchalance, he walks calmly holding a mystery." It implies that when one is at peace with themselves and aware of their own truth, they become a mystery to others.

The final paragraph conveys a sense of self-confidence and readiness for new experiences. The line "لو عصفور في السما كي أكون طائر جارح جاهز دايما للإستقبال" translates to "if I were a bird in the sky, I'd rather be a fierce bird always ready for reception." It suggests a desire for growth and the ability to adapt to new environments while maintaining a strong and assertive attitude. The mention of being on a "كوكب مجاني" (free planet) could symbolize a sense of liberation and infinite possibilities for personal development.

Line by Line Meaning

ضلك غير وچوه
You should change your ways

لما تقضي ضلك ماشي بنفس الدود
When you spend your time, don't repeat the same mistakes

لازم تغير الدود
You must change your habits

هذا الدود بيجبش الخير لأصحابه
This habit brings good fortune to its followers

هذا الدود واحد باشا خرا
This habit is arrogant and worthless

لو تعرف إنك غلطان إوعى توب
If you know you're wrong, don't pretend

لو عنده اللي بدك منه إوعى تغار
If someone has what you want, don't feel jealous

الشطارة مش مين أول بيكون لا
Being smart is not always being first

الشاطر خالي هو اللي بيضله ضالل
The truly smart one is the one who always stays on the right path

اللي بيضله غاطس شايف كل شي ومش ناقص
The one who stays focused and sees everything without lacking anything

الصراحة تتقال أفضل أمشي عنباص
Honesty is best, I'd rather walk on foot