In 1995 he received his Masters Degree for his thesis: "The Egyptian Song in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century". Not satisfied with just a master degree, Ehab worked toward his Doctorate in Music and Arabic singing, completed in April 2002. The doctorate was entitled "The Methods of Performing Arabic Singing in Egypt during the second half of the last century".
He is seen as one of the top singers in the Arab world, especially revered in his hometown. Arguably, his greatest exposure as an artist came on February 26, 2001, when he performed for 50,000 people at a benefit concert to raise funds for Iraqis who were maimed during the Gulf War in Baghdad.
Critics say the successes of Ehab albums year after year can be attributed to his warm voice, good lyrics, and ability to find talented composers.
In 2006, Ehab denied rumors that he had an affair with the model that appears with him in the video "Alath Kilmit Hub" ("The Sweetest Love Word"). He said that she lives in Germany and came to Egypt solely to work as a model. She was born to an Egyptian father and a German mother, he added.
Matedmaish Ya Ain
Ehab Tawfik Lyrics
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متدمعيش يا عين متفتحيش فجراح...
طول عمره كان الزمن والقاضي والدباح...
فرق ناس عن اغلى ما ليهم.
غرق ناس بدموع لياليهم.
عود ناس على طعم المر.
قرف ناس من ناس بتخونهم.
قرف شرق بدل قلوبهم.
ولا احنا اول ناس ولا احنا اخر ناس
كان الزمن وياهم قاسي وكان جرااااااح
.قاسي وكان جرااح...
متدمعيش يا عين على اللي عدا وراح .
متدمعيش يا عين متفتحيش بجراح .
طول عمره كان الزمن القاضي والدباح.
عود قلبي يودع فرحه...
زود المه وناره وجرحه دبل كل معاني الحلم.
عرض ليل الخوف ايامي.
حرف كل لغات احلامي .
نور كل مواني الظلم.
وايه اللي بالامكان وانا فالحياه انسان
لو زمني حابب جرحي سيب الزمن يرتاح
.سيب الزمن يرتاااح.
متدمعيش يا عين على اللي عدا وراح.
متدمعيش يا عين متفتحيش فجراح.
طول عمره كان الزمن القاضي والدباح...
اكبر قلب تحمل المه.
اكتر واحد جرحه وظلمه.
كل طريقي لا نور ولا شمع.
اشكي حشكي لمين من مين.؟!
حبكي حبكي سنين وسنين.
ايه حيفدنا يا عين من الـدمع.؟!
ده فوق الجبين مكتوب
ناس فالاماني تدوب
وناس تعيش وتموت محرومه من الافراح
محرومه من الافراح
OmeR The OutsideR
The song "Matedmaish Ya Ain" by Ehab Tawfik is a powerful and emotional song that speaks about the harshness of life and the struggles that people go through. The lyrics advise the eye not to cry over those who have left, and not to open up to the wounds. The song reflects on the various struggles that people go through, such as injustice, betrayal, heartbreak, and despair. The lyrics convey a sense of strength and resilience, calling for people to face the hardships of life with courage and determination.
The song also touches on the theme of hope, as the singer speaks about the possibility of finding happiness and joy despite the struggles. The lyrics suggest that one can overcome the difficulties of life and find light in the midst of darkness. The singer encourages people to hold on to their dreams and aspirations, and to believe that they can overcome any obstacle.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional reflection on the human experience, and its themes of struggle, hope, and resilience resonate with listeners across cultures and generations.
Line by Line Meaning
متدمعيش يا عين على اللي عدا وراح...
Don't cry for what's gone and left...
متدمعيش يا عين متفتحيش فجراح...
Don't cry, don't open up old wounds...
طول عمره كان الزمن والقاضي والدباح...
All his life, time has been judgemental and cruel...
فرق ناس عن اغلى ما ليهم...
People have lost what was most precious to them...
غرق ناس بدموع لياليهم...
People have drowned in tears throughout their nights...
عود ناس على طعم المر...
Some have grown accustomed to the taste of bitterness...
قرف ناس من ناس بتخونهم...
Some are disgusted by those who betray them...
قرف شرق بدل قلوبهم...
Some have turned their hearts into deserts out of disgust...
داس على كل الناس بالمر...
He trampled on everyone with bitterness...
ولا احنا اول ناس ولا احنا اخر ناس...
We're neither the first nor the last to experience this...
كان الزمن وياهم قاسي وكان جرااااااح...
Time was harsh and left them with many scars...
عود قلبي يودع فرحه...
My heart bids farewell to joy...
زود المه وناره وجرحه دبل كل معاني الحلم...
Pain, fire, and wounds have doubled the meanings of my dreams...
عرض ليل الخوف ايامي...
The night of fear has lengthened my days...
حرف كل لغات احلامي...
My dreams speak every language...
نور كل مواني الظلم...
Illuminating all the corners of injustice...
وايه اللي بالامكان وانا فالحياه انسان...
What can I do while I'm just a human in this life...?
لو زمني حابب جرحي سيب الزمن يرتاح...
If time wants to hurt me, let it rest...
اكبر قلب تحمل المه...
The biggest heart can bear the most pain...
اكتر واحد جرحه وظلمه...
The person who's been hurt the most is also the most oppressed...
كل طريقي لا نور ولا شمع...
All my paths are without light or candles...
اشكي حشكي لمين من مين؟!
To whom can I complain and pour my heart out...?
حبكي حبكي سنين وسنين...
Love, love for years and years...
ايه حيفدنا يا عين من الدمع؟!
What will tears do for us, oh eyes...?
ده فوق الجبين مكتوب...
Above the brow, it's written...
ناس فالاماني تدوب...
People melt in safety...
وناس تعيش وتموت محرومه من الافراح...
And some live and die deprived of happiness...
Contributed by Eli B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.