Hulum
Amal Murkus Lyrics
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حمامة بيضا بيضا
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
حمامة بيضا بيضا
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
وحالفة بعيونها ما تسح
من دم البشر قطرة، قطرة، قطرة
عالغيم كم شطرة
ومخربشة بجناحها
عالغيم كم شطرة
أه-أه-أه-أه، أه أه
أه-أه-أه-أه، أه أه
لو تفتح عيون البشر مرة
لو يشربوا ماي من فرد جرة
لو تفتح عيون البشر مرة
لو يشربوا ماي من فرد جرة
كان الشمل إلتم
وما كان عرفوا الهم
كان الشمل إلتم
وما كان عرفوا الهم
لو تفتح عيون البشر
ما كان عرفوا الحرب بالمرة
حمامة بيضا، بيضا
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
حمامة بيضا، بيضا
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
وحالفة بعيونها ما تسح
من دم البشر قطرة قطرة قطرة
حمامة بيضا، بيضا
حمامة حاملة زهرة
The song "Hulum" by Amal Murkus is about a white dove carrying a flower in its beak, while flying over the clouds. The dove is mentioned as being steadfast in its determination to fly and carry its flower despite the cruelty and violence of humans. The dove is a symbol of peace and resilience, and the flower could be interpreted as a positive message or hope for a better future.
The lyrics then take a turn towards a criticism of human behavior, with the repetition of the phrase "if humans opened their eyes" implying that if people were more aware of the world around them and the consequences of their actions, they might act differently. The final verse seems to suggest that if people could take such simple actions as drinking water from a shared jar or coming together as a community, then conflicts and wars could be avoided. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the beauty and purity of the white dove carrying its flower, as a symbol of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
حمامة بيضا بيضا
A white dove, carrying a flower in its beak
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
Carrying a flower in its beak
وحالفة بعيونها ما تسح من دم البشر قطرة، قطرة، قطرة
Swearing with its eyes that it won't shed a single drop of human blood
ومخربشة بجناحها عالغيم كم شطرة
Scratching the clouds with its wings, creating many parts
أه-أه-أه-أه، أه أه
Vocalization
لو تفتح عيون البشر مرة، لو يشربوا ماي من فرد جرة
If humans open their eyes just once, and drink water from a single jug
كان الشمل إلتم وما كان عرفوا الهم
Unity would prevail, and they wouldn't know the meaning of sorrow
لو تفتح عيون البشر، ما كان عرفوا الحرب بالمرة
If humans open their eyes, they wouldn't know war at all
حمامة بيضا، بيضا
A white dove
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
Carrying a flower in its beak
حمامة بيضا، بيضا
A white dove
حاملة بمنقارها زهرة
Carrying a flower in its beak
وحالفة بعيونها ما تسح من دم البشر قطرة قطرة قطرة
Swearing with its eyes that it won't shed a single drop of human blood
حمامة بيضا، بيضا
A white dove
حمامة حاملة زهرة
A dove carrying a flower
Writer(s): Marzuq Halabi, Salem Darwish
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@micsasy
someone has the arab lyrics?
@ulpana
All translations from Arabic to English, Hebrew inside CD booklet.
Lyrics: Marzouk Halabi
Music: Salem Darwish
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A white dove
A flower in its beak
In its eyes an unbreakable oath
Never to let blood be shed
Between people
Flying high
The flapping of her wings
Create a scrawl against the clouds
That says
If only people would open their eyes
And drink from the same source
They would come closer together
And leave off their fighting
A white dove
A flower in its beak
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