Influenced by singers like Cheikha Rimitti, Hindi Zahra has drawn comparisons with Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Manu Chao, Billie Holiday, Patti Smith, and Norah Jones.
Zahra grew up with her Moroccan mother, a dancer and actress, in Khouribga, Morocco. She left school at age 15 and moved to Paris to her father, a former army member. At age 18 she worked at the Louvre.Besides that she wrote her first lyrics and melodies. Hindi Zahra is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. By 2005 she had written about 50 songs of which Beautiful Tango, Oursoul, Try, and Stand Up were first released on the EP Hindi Zahra in 2009 and eleven songs were recorded on Hindi Zahra's first album which was released in January 2010 at the Jazz label Blue Note Records. The video to the opening song Beautiful Tango was made by French director Tony Gatlif.The song Stand Up was chosen for a commercial campaign by Western Union. In June 2010 she collaborated with French musician Blundetto on his debut album Bad Bad Things. In November 2010, Hindi Zahra won the Prix Constantin for Best Album. In February 2011, she won the Victoires de la Musique award for the best World music album.
In 2014 she had roles in the films The Narrow Frame of Midnight by Tala Hadid and in The Cut by Fatih Akin.
Any Story
Hindi Zahra Lyrics
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Look at the seaside the trouble is waiting and the wind blows outside
Before you break any soul before you try
Hold on to the days that will come by, by, by
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain of flowers, that turns to be mine
When the silence speaks words you don't wanna say
When the pain starts to fade away
When the fire takes you to the light
When the word shows you where to find love
Oh, love won't you please take us back to that time
Love won't you please when everything was one
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain of flowers, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain of flowers, that turns to be mine
We came and saw many, we say
Broken bones and tired souls
But none has been defeated
Soldiers of love and rivers of hope
Soldiers of love and children of hope
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain of flowers, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain of flowers, that turns to be mine
In "Any Story," Hindi Zahra paints a picture of a cold and windy night by the seaside where trouble awaits. She is instructed to keep quiet and observe her surroundings. As she witnesses broken bones and tired souls, she proclaims that soldiers of love and rivers of hope have not been defeated. Her message is that any story can be hers and any heart can run with love, but the road she has found is a mountain of flowers that turns out to be hers.
The lyrics evoke a sense of resilience and hope amidst the hardships of life. Zahra encourages the listener to hold on to the days to come and to remember that love can take us back to a time when everything was one. She tells us that even though we may face challenges in life, we have the power to transform them into something beautiful, like a mountain of flowers.
Line by Line Meaning
The night was cold and I was told to keep the silence and go
I was instructed to leave and be quiet in the cold night
Look at the seaside the trouble is waiting and the wind blows outside
The ocean is dangerous and windy, potential trouble is brewing
Before you break any soul before you try
Be cautious and gentle with others
Hold on to the days that will come by, by, by
Be patient and wait for better times
Any story can be mine
I can make any story my own
Any heart can run with love
Love is universal and can belong to anyone
But this road that I have found
This path I have discovered
Is a mountain of flowers, that turns to be mine
It may be difficult, but it is beautiful and ultimately belongs to me
When the silence speaks words you don't wanna say
When your thoughts are too painful to express
When the pain starts to fade away
When the hurt begins to heal
When the fire takes you to the light
When passion leads to enlightenment
When the word shows you where to find love
When you are guided to love
Oh, love won't you please take us back to that time
Please bring us back to a time when everything was simpler
Love won't you please when everything was one
Remember when we were all united in love
We came and saw many, we say
We have witnessed a lot
Broken bones and tired souls
People are hurting physically and emotionally
But none has been defeated
Despite hardships, nobody has given up
Soldiers of love and rivers of hope
People fighting for love and hope
Soldiers of love and children of hope
Those fighting to make the world a better place
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hindi Zahra
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LATIF ABDESLAMI
Any Story ...
The night was cold and I was told to keep the silence and go
Look at the seaside the trouble is waiting and the wind blows outside
Before you break any soul before you try
Hold on to the days that will come by by by
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
When the silence speaks words you don't want to say
When the pain starts to fade away
When the fire takes you to the light
When the word shows you where to find love
Oh! Love won't you please take us back to that time
Love won't you please, when everything was one?!
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
We came in so many ways
But none has been defeated
Soldiers of love, and children of hope
Ah ahahah ...
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine ...
Ankita Agarwal
Lyrics
The night was cold and I was
Told to keep the silence and go
Look at the seaside the trouble
Is waiting and the wind blows outside
Before you break any soul before you try
Hold on to the days that will come by by by
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
When the silence speaks words you don't wanna say
When the pain starts to fade away
When the fire takes you to the light
When the word shows you where to find love
Love won't you please take us back to that time
Love won't you please when everything was one
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
We came in so many essay
Broken bones and tie you soul
But none has been defeated
Soldiers of love and rivers own
Soldiers of love and children of hope
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Manal Bahbah
The night was cold and I was told to keep the silence and go
Look at the seaside the trouble is waiting and the wind blows outside
Before you break any soul before you try
Hold on to the days that will come by by by
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
When the silence speaks words you don't wanna say
When the pain starts to fade away
When the fire takes you to the light
When the word shows you where to find love
Love won't you please take us back to that time
Love won't you please when everything was one
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
We came in so many way
But none has been defeated
Soldiers of love and children of hope
Soldiers of love and children of hope
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Siham Hafid
When silence speaks words you dont want to say... pure perfection
flp
Linda canção, sempre volto aqui não importa quantos anos se passem
Saad LULW
My heart is blessed with her voice
João Correa
Muito bom !
Ótima cantora, grande intérprete !
Repertório lindo !
Paula Madelina Dilamar Cordier
Que clipe mais lindo!
Nibbo
The way she uses glissandi and ornaments her vox is brilliant. A very addictive voice to listen to
LATIF ABDESLAMI
Any Story ...
The night was cold and I was told to keep the silence and go
Look at the seaside the trouble is waiting and the wind blows outside
Before you break any soul before you try
Hold on to the days that will come by by by
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
When the silence speaks words you don't want to say
When the pain starts to fade away
When the fire takes you to the light
When the word shows you where to find love
Oh! Love won't you please take us back to that time
Love won't you please, when everything was one?!
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run my blood
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
We came in so many ways
But none has been defeated
Soldiers of love, and children of hope
Ah ahahah ...
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine
Any story can be mine
Any heart can run with love
But this road that I have found
Is a mountain that flies, that turns to be mine ...
Venus Gordeyeva
Elegant and talent. Voice is magic! Thank you Zahra for making my day!
EyesLikeBlues
She is so soulful and artistic... I would even use the word "avant garde". Great alternative music. She's by far one of the best in Middle East/North Africa.
Véro
Don't forget Emel Mathlouthi ❤