Mohamed Mounir or Mohammed Mounir (Arabic: محمد منير ) was born in Aswan. H… Read Full Bio ↴Mohamed Mounir or Mohammed Mounir (Arabic: محمد منير ) was born in Aswan. His music unmistakably has its roots in the various genres of Arabic and African music. And his lyrics were from all over Arabian cultures, he sang a lot of poems for the brilliant poet " Abd Elreheem Mansour " and also for " Magdy Naguib " and " Fouad Haddad ". Mounir's fans sees him as a mouthpiece for the cultural and Revolution togetherness of the Orient and Occident. His music can be played at all moods, at any place.

Mounir has changed a whole generation by his amazing live performances and deep lyrics and totally new music.

Mounir, has also gathered experiences in film: the film Destiny from Youssef Chahine, a prominent outsider in Egyptian cinema and at the same time its most internationally reknowned representative, is a reckoning with the growing fundamentalism of his country. Mounir plays the singer Marwan from the 12th century, who escapes an attempted assassination by stirred up fanatics the first time, but succumbs the second time - a reference the Algerian Rai singer, but also Egyptian literary figures like Nagib Mahlus or Farag Foda.

Mohamed Mounir is more than the most enigmatic figure of Egyptian pop heaven. He often performs controversial opinions on politics and philosophy with his thought through and therefore inevitably provocative lyrics. The former art student began his career in the Cairo of the 70s and advanced quickly to an outcast artist, but not without rubbing everyone up the wrong way. He became a synonym for a liberal way of thinking and the longing for reform with his music and its contents.

"I have a dream of a better human being, of better living standards," Mounir said, adding, "I hate corruption, I hate fear and I love dreams that are based on logic."

Hader Ya Zahr
Mohamed Mounir Lyrics

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حاضر يا زهر
نعمين يا زهر
عاجبك كدة.
لعبك يا زهر
نسهر سوا
نلعب سوا
تفرحنا يوم
و نبكي شهر

تصالحنا يوم
تخاصمنا شهر
عاجبك يا زهر؟!
أمرك يا زهر.!
عامل حَمل
و أنت غول
أبقى الجمل
و أنت الحُمول!
ارمي البياض
أو بس قول
ولّا عشان.
أنا عندي صبر!!
أمرك يا زهر.!
حاضر يا زهر
يا أبو ألف وش
و ألف عين
و ألف ضحكة.ملونين
ورَاك ورَاك
واخدني فين

أنت دلال.
ولا أنت أمر؟!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Hader Ya Zahr" by Mohamed Mounir is a tale about a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The opening verses start with the singer declaring his presence to the person he addresses as "Zahr" ("Flower" in Arabic). He talks about how they spend time together, indulging in games and staying up late. The chorus is a question posed to Zahr, asking if the current state of their relationship suits her.

The second verse is more confrontational than the first, with the singer accusing Zahr of being a burden while he is the one who carries the load in their relationship. He even goes as far as to ask if Zahr is a 'camel' (a symbol of stubbornness and inflexibility), while he is the 'load' (an adaptable and accommodating figure). This verse deals with power dynamics and control in the relationship.

The lyrics then move into a bridge where the singer talks about his own patience and willingness to endure the relationship for the sake of peace. In the final verse, he addresses Zahr proactively, asking if she is the one in charge or if he is. He describes her as a colorful figure, full of life, and admits to being completely wrapped around her finger. The song can be interpreted as a back and forth between two people fighting for control and power in a relationship that is riddled with contradictions and complexities.

Line by Line Meaning

حاضر يا زهر
I am ready, oh flower

نعمين يا زهر
Yes, oh flower

عاجبك كدة.
Do you like it this way?

لعبك يا زهر
Your games, oh flower

نسهر سوا
We stay up together

نلعب سوا
We play together

تفرحنا يوم
We are happy for a day

و نبكي شهر
And we cry for a month

تصالحنا يوم
We make up for a day

تخاصمنا شهر
We fight for a month

عاجبك يا زهر؟!
Do you like it, oh flower?!