Echta'nalik Ya Beirut
Pascale Sakr Lyrics

The lyrics to Pascale Sakr's song "Chta2nalik ya Beirut" express a longing for the city and its vibrant nightlife. The repetition of the phrase "ishthna lke ya Beirut" (we miss you, Beirut) emphasizes the depth of the singer's affection for the city. The mention of the moon and its connection to the city's nightlife gives the impression that the singer associates the city with both beauty and excitement. The line "and if you want to hurt us, we cannot become hard" suggests that the city holds a special place in the singer's heart, and they are unable to distance themselves emotionally from it.

In the second verse, the song continues to emphasize the idea of the city holding a special place in the singer's heart. The line "you are the dream, Beirut" suggests that the city represents a kind of ideal state for the singer. The following lines again express the singer's inability to distance themselves emotionally from the city, saying "if you forget us, we cannot forget" and "whoever carries the dignity of their country does not bow down." It is clear from the lyrics that the singer holds the city in a very high regard, and that it is connected to their sense of identity and pride.