Mai Selim Hamdan (Arabic: مي سليم حمدان‎) (born in 1983 in Dubai), commonly… Read Full Bio ↴Mai Selim Hamdan (Arabic: مي سليم حمدان‎) (born in 1983 in Dubai), commonly Known as Mai Selim, is a young Arabic artist who started off her singing career in early 2005. Sister of Comedian Mais Hamdan. Born in Dubai to a Jordanian father, and a Lebanese mother Mai soon came to settle in Egypt where she grew up and met most of her close friends. Her love for arts and performing started at a very young age, and she wanted to be a ballerina, later on she shifted towards singing, where she joined the school choir.

She moved form performing with a group to performing within a duet. After graduating high school Mai toyed with the idea of joining Institute of Cinema in Egypt, but her parents didn’t agree. "They talked me into seeing it their own way by talking me into the idea of having a stable future and a career life" she says.

Instead she registered for a degree at the Maritime Academy majoring in Business Administration. The corporate world of facts and figures seems so far removed from her personality, yet she insisted on finishing and getting her degree. Looking back, Mai wonders what she would have done with a business degree if she had not signed with a music company. She has no problem admitting that she owes her first record deal to pure luck.

"I won't lie and give you the clichéd line of I've been working towards this all my life since I was a child and all that stuff. I knew I had a very strong artistic side to me, and I had a strong passion towards music, but I never thought I'd make a career out of it one day" she admits. One night, as she was invited for dinner, she met Tarek Al Arian, the well known film director.

Ehlawet El Aiaam
Mai Selim Lyrics

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من يوم ما جيت على قلبي ناديت، بهواك حسيت فرحة عيني
ده أنا روحي معاك قلبي بيهواك، وهعيش وياك كل سنيني
من يوم ما جيت على قلبي ناديت، بهواك حسيت فرحة عيني
ده أنا روحي معاك قلبي بيهواك، وهعيش وياك كل سنيني

والله وإحلوت الأيام، لما حسيت معاك بغرام
قد ما أقدر هكون وياك، في حضن هواك وأنا الأحلام
لو تغيب عن عينيّ أحتار، ببقى عايشة وكإني في نار

أعمل إيه قلبي فيك بيذوب، ده مش مكتوب عليّ أختار
من يوم ما جيت على قلبي ناديت، بهواك حسيت فرحة عيني

كان ليّ ده فين يا مليني حنين يا حبيب العين، قل بصراحة
ومسلمة ليك وبنادي عليك بطمن بيك، ليك مرتاحة
كان ليّ ده فين يا مليني حنين يا حبيب العين، قل بصراحة
ومسلمة ليك وبنادي عليك بطمن بيك، ليك مرتاحة

والله وإحلوت الأيام، لما حسيت معاك بغرام
قد ما أقدر هكون وياك، في حضن هواك وأنا الأحلام
لو تغيب عن عينيّ أحتار، ببقى عايشة وكإني في نار
أعمل إيه قلبي فيك بيذوب، ده مش مكتوب عليّ أختار
من يوم ما جيت على قلبي ناديت، بهواك حسيت فرحة عيني

من يوم ما جيت على قلبي ناديت
ده أنا روحي معاك قلبي بيهواك

Overall Meaning

Mai Selim's song "Ehlawet El Ayam" is a beautiful love song that celebrates the joy and happiness that comes with being in love. The song's opening lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song: "From the day I came into my heart, I called out to you. I felt joy in loving you. This is my spirit with you, my heart loves you, and I will live with you for all my years." Mai's lyrics speak to the joy and happiness that comes with being able to express your love for someone openly and honestly.

Throughout the song, Mai emphasizes the sweetness of being in love, the importance of being present for one another, and the challenges of navigating the ups and downs of a relationship. She sings, "And oh, how sweet the days are when I feel with you the passion. As much as I can be with you, in the embrace of your love and my dreams. If you are absent from my eyes, I hesitate. I remain living as if in fire. What should I do, my heart melts in you?"

The song's chorus reiterates the central theme of the song, that Mai's heart and spirit are with her beloved, and she will continue to love and cherish him always. Mai's beautiful voice and heartfelt lyrics make "Ehlawet El Ayam" a touching tribute to the beauty and power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

من يوم ما جيت على قلبي ناديت، بهواك حسيت فرحة عيني
Since the day you entered my heart, I called out to you and felt the joy in my eyes because I fell in love with you.

ده أنا روحي معاك قلبي بيهواك، وهعيش وياك كل سنيني
My soul is with you, my heart loves you, and I will spend all of my years living with you.

والله وإحلوت الأيام، لما حسيت معاك بغرام
By Allah, the days became sweeter when I fell in love with you.

قد ما أقدر هكون وياك، في حضن هواك وأنا الأحلام
As much as I can, I will be with you, in the embrace of your love, and I will be your sweetest dream.

لو تغيب عن عينيّ أحتار، ببقى عايشة وكإني في نار
If you ever leave my sight, I would be lost, and I would feel like I'm living in a fire.

أعمل إيه قلبي فيك بيذوب، ده مش مكتوب عليّ أختار
What should I do? My heart melts for you. It's not something I choose.

كان ليّ ده فين يا مليني حنين يا حبيب العين، قل بصراحة
Where were you? My sweetness, my longing, my beloved of the eyes, tell me honestly.

ومسلمة ليك وبنادي عليك بطمن بيك، ليك مرتاحة
I surrender to you, I call out to you to reassure you, and I feel at peace with you.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mohamed Atef

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