In 2008, Al Jassmi was a recipient of the Murex d'Or award, under the category of "best Arabic male singer.
Ibn Adam Ghareeb
Hussain Al Jassmi Lyrics
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وش اللي تتزاحم عليه
وش فيك تركض وش بلاك
وش اللي تتزاحم عليه
ليش اللي بإيدك ما كفاك
ليش اللي مو بيديك تبيه
ليش اللي بإيدك ما كفاك
ناسي إن ها الدنيا نصيب
غريب، يا إبن آدم غريب
لو كل أحد راضي وقنوع
لو مافي شي إسمه طمع
ما كان في ها الدنيا جوع
ما كان مركبنا طبع
لو كل أحد راضي وقنوع
لو مافي شي إسمه طمع
ما كان في ها الدنيا جوع
ما كان مركبنا طبع
بس منه يسمع أو يجيك
غريب يا إبن آدم غريب
المال كلمه والأمل
كلمه وبها نفس الحروف
شيئين، من دون العقل
تحيى بهم بس ما تشوف
المال كلمه والأمل
كلمه بها نفس الحروف
شيئين من دون العقل
تحيى بهم بس ما تشوف
والمال كم بعد قريب
غريب يا إبن آدم غريب
وش فيك تركض وش بلاك
وش اللي تتزاحم عليه
ليش اللي بإيدك ما كفاك
ليش اللي مو بيديك تبيه
ليش اللي بإيدك ما كفاك
ليش اللي مو بيديك تبيه
ناسي إن ها الدنيا نصيب
غريب، يا إبن آدم غريب
آه غريب يا إبن آدم غريب
The song "Ibn Adam Ghareeb" by Hussain Al Jassmi touches upon themes of greed, contentment, and the transient nature of worldly possessions. The lyrics express a sense of bewilderment towards the relentless pursuit of material wealth and the desire for more.
The opening verses question why the listener is constantly running and competing for something. It suggests that the things people desperately seek and fight for may not bring true fulfillment. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the confusion and emptiness that can arise from this relentless pursuit.
The lyrics then explore the idea that if everyone were satisfied and content, if there was no such thing as greed, then there would be no hunger or need in this world. It suggests that human nature and our desires are what drive us towards dissatisfaction and create a cycle of wanting more.
The song further delves into the themes of money and hope, highlighting their significance in our lives. It acknowledges that while money and hope are essential, they are only words, and without reason (represented by the mind), they cannot truly be experienced or understood. This implies that true fulfillment lies beyond material wealth and requires a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
The repetition of the phrase "غريب يا إبن آدم غريب" (Strange, O son of Adam, strange) throughout the song serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of our desires and pursuits. It suggests that despite our best efforts to acquire wealth and possessions, we are ultimately strangers to ourselves and our true purpose in life.
Overall, this song encourages listeners to reflect on their own desires and motivations, reminding them that true fulfillment and contentment come from within, rather than external possessions or achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
وش فيك تركض وش بلاك
What's pushing you to run and what's behind your rush?
وش اللي تتزاحم عليه
What's the thing that everyone is competing for?
ليش اللي بإيدك ما كفاك
Why isn't what you have in your hands enough for you?
ليش اللي مو بيديك تبيه
Why do you desire what is not in your control?
ناسي إن ها الدنيا نصيب
You've forgotten that this life is destiny.
غريب، يا إبن آدم غريب
Strange, O son of Adam, strange.
لو كل أحد راضي وقنوع
If everyone was satisfied and content.
لو مافي شي إسمه طمع
If there was no such thing as greed.
ما كان في ها الدنيا جوع
There wouldn't be hunger in this world.
ما كان مركبنا طبع
Our nature wouldn't be inclined towards desires.
بس منه يسمع أو يجيك
Only from it do we hear or receive.
غريب يا إبن آدم غريب
Strange, O son of Adam, strange.
المال كلمه والأمل
Wealth is a word, and hope.
كلمه وبها نفس الحروف
A word sharing the same letters.
شيئين، من دون العقل
Two things, beyond reason.
تحيى بهم بس ما تشوف
We live by them, but don't see.
والمال كم بعد قريب
And how close is wealth?
غريب يا إبن آدم غريب
Strange, O son of Adam, strange.
آه غريب يا إبن آدم غريب
Oh strange, O son of Adam, strange.
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Written by: Anwar Al Meshery
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