Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi
Fairuz Lyrics

The lyrics of "Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi" by Fairuz depict a longing and yearning for a loved one that surpasses time and space. The opening lines of the song state, "I write your name, my love, on the ancient oak tree. You write my name, my love, on the roadblocks." The oak tree represents a symbol of eternity and permanence, and the roadblocks symbolize the obstacles that the lovers face in being together. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the importance and significance of their love for each other.

The second verse of the song speaks of the passing of time and how, despite this, the love between the two remains strong. "Tomorrow, the world will rain on the wound. Your name will remain, my love, while mine is forgotten." The use of the imagery of rain and wounds illustrates the pain that the lovers have experienced, yet their love remains a constant throughout it all.

The third verse talks about the way in which the lovers speak about each other to others. The singer talks about how they speak of their lover to those in their community and how they, in turn, are spoken about. The final verse talks about material gifts that have been given but, despite this, the love between the two remains the most important thing.