During the late 90s, vocalist Bassam Beromi, guitarist Abed Hathout and drummer Fadel Qandil formed Khalas in Acre, the city which Napoleon could not conquer. They were later joined by Bassist Dani Rooster. The band quickly earned a strong following in the region, largely based on strong word of mouth. Their first self released demo “Nowsal Lal Jeneh” (To reach Heaven) hit number one in leading local music radio station Ashams and maintained its position for three weeks.
In 2003, Khalas released their first LP entitled “Ma Adesh Feeha!” (We’ve had it!). The album started circulating through music collectors, and Khalas fan base soon spread throughout not only Israel and Palestine, but also Europe, Lebanon and the US.
Today, Khalas are back in the studio with Boyna Music Productions; the undergoing recording sessions will result in a second album where Khalas emerge in even more furious creativity, maturity and musical sophistication. The album includes rearrangements of classical Arabic pieces and additional eastern elements and lyrical passion which have become the band’s trademark. The yet untitled album is set to be released in late 2008.
Haz El Adala
Khalas Lyrics
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ليه ليه مايل ليه .حظ العدالى مايل ليه
بعيونك شلني
يا ولا
خدني ونزلني
يا ولا
شفنا الشاويش
الشاويش
منجيش ليييه هاي
شايف عينيا
طعمة عسلية
شفنا الشاويش
الشاويش
قاللي روح متجيش
منجيش ليه .هاي
بكرة القمراية راح تبقي مرايه
بكرة الشموسة راح تبقي عروسة
ومنجيش ليه.هاي
The lyrics to Khalas's song Haz El Adala speak of the injustice and unfairness in the world. The phrase Haz El Adala Ma'el translates to "the fate of justice is leaning." The singer questions why justice is not being served and why it seems to be tilting away from those who deserve it. The song alludes to someone who has been hurt and betrayed, possibly by a lover, and seeks redemption for the pain they have endured.
Throughout the song, the singer implores a mysterious figure to help him. They use the word "wala," which can either mean "or" or "take me." It seems like the singer is pleading with someone to either take him away from his pain or to help him achieve justice. In the second verse, the singer talks about how they saw the "shawish," which could mean somebody important or powerful, who told them not to come back. The phrase "mangeesh layyya" is repeated several times, which means "why won't we come?" The singer is questioning why they can't come back, and possibly seeking revenge or justice.
Overall, the lyrics to Haz El Adala paint a picture of someone who has been wronged and is seeking justice. The singer is questioning why fate seems to be against them and pleading with someone to help them. The song is a powerful message about the importance of justice and fairness in society.
Line by Line Meaning
حظ العدالى مايل . حظ العدالى مايل ليه
Luck of justice is skewed. Why is it skewed?
ليه ليه مايل ليه .حظ العدالى مايل ليه
Why, why is it skewed? Luck of justice is skewed.
بعيونك شلني
You paralyzed me with your eyes.
يا ولا
Either this or that.
خدني ونزلني
Take me and let me down.
يا ولا
Either this or that.
شفنا الشاويش الشاويش
We saw the brave ones, the brave ones.
قاللي روح متجيش منجيش ليييه هاي
He told me not to come back, why don't we come back?
شايف عينيا طعمة عسلية
You see my eyes, the honey flavor.
شفنا الشاويش الشاويش
We saw the brave ones, the brave ones.
قاللي روح متجيش منجيش ليه .هاي
He told me not to come back, why don't we come back?
بكرة القمراية راح تبقي مرايه
Tomorrow the moon will become a mirror.
بكرة الشموسة راح تبقي عروسة
Tomorrow the sun will become a bride.
ومنجيش ليه.هاي
And why don't we come?
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.