Beirut
Hiba Tawaji Lyrics

The lyrics of Hiba Tawaji's song "Beirut" describe a beautiful and nostalgic memory of the city of Beirut. The first two lines talk about how the city represents both love and dreams – perhaps implying that the city itself is a dream, and falling in love with it is almost inevitable. The long night is described as leaning over the distance, and the two lovers being forgetful of everything else but each other, amidst the streetlights.

The second verse talks about how they once were like two dragons, and the streets were filled with nostalgia. They took a gamble with their hearts, creating a melody within them. The pavement was damp with bare trees, and the singer asked their lover not to be afraid. They were engulfed in the love and dreams of the city, as the night leaned over them and the streetlights once again become their only guide.

The third and final verse speaks about the wind and doves that preceded them as they walked along the street, and how the rain pursued them across the pavement. The lover overcame them and drowned the two in her night. The singer wasn't sure how she lit up their world, but it's almost as if the night was created solely for them. Overall, the lyrics of "Beirut" creates a beautiful and nostalgic memory of a bygone era in the city of Beirut.