Shahdaroba
Roy Orbison Lyrics


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Where the Nile flows
And the moon glows
On the silent sand
Of an ancient land

When a dream dies
And the heart cries
Shahadaroba
Is the word they whisper low

Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
Means the future
Is much better than the past

Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
In the future
You will find a love that lasts

So when tears flow
And you don't know
What on earth to do
And your world is blue
When your dream dies
And your heart cries
Shahadaroba
Fate knows what's best for you

Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
Face the future
And forget about the past
Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
In the future




You will find a love that lasts
Shahadaroba

Overall Meaning

The song "Shahdaroba" by Roy Orbison is a testament to the power of hope and determination in the face of adversity. The title itself is a mysterious word that has no real meaning, but is portrayed as a whispered word of comfort during times of despair. Throughout the lyrics, Roy sings of the desolate beauty of the ancient land where the Nile flows and the moon glows, setting the stage for a powerful message of hope to follow.


The song’s central message is that in times of heartache, we must look to the future with a positive attitude and believe that life will get better. When our dreams die and our hearts cry, Shahadaroba whispers words of hope and reassurance that the future is much better than the past. Though tears may flow, and the world may be blue, fate knows what’s best for us, and we must have faith that we will find a love that lasts in the future. The song's lyrics speak to the human need for optimism in the face of adversity and offer a timeless message of hope that resonates with audiences to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Where the Nile flows
In a place far away, where a famous river in Egypt flows


And the moon glows
Under a moonlit sky


On the silent sand
On the quiet, undisturbed sand


Of an ancient land
In a place that existed a long time ago


When a dream dies
When a hope or goal you had is no longer achievable


And the heart cries
When you feel emotional pain or sadness


Shahadaroba
A word whispered quietly by the people of this place


Is the word they whisper low
Said quietly, almost in a secretive manner


Means the future
Refers to what is to come


Is much better than the past
Will be better than anything that has come before


In the future
Referring to a time ahead


You will find a love that lasts
You will find a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship


So when tears flow
When you cry


And you don't know
When you're unsure


What on earth to do
When you have no idea how to proceed


And your world is blue
When you're feeling down or depressed


Shahadaroba
The word whispered by those who know the future


Fate knows what's best for you
The events that unfold in your life are predetermined and will ultimately lead to what is best


Face the future
Look forward to what is to come


And forget about the past
Don't dwell on previous events or experiences




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CINDY WALKER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lemmycaution9700

Where the Nile flows
And the moon glows
On the silent sand
Of an ancient land
When a dream dies
And the heart cries
Shahadaroba 
Is the word they whisper low
Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
Means the future 
Is much better than the past
Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
In the future 
You will find a love that lasts
So when tears flow
And you don't know
What on earth to do
And your world is blue
When your dream dies
And your heart cries
Shahadaroba 
Fate knows what's best for you
Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
Face the future 
And forget about the past
Shahadaroba, Shahadaroba
In the future 
You will find a love that lasts
Shahadaroba
Paroliers : Cindy Walker



All comments from YouTube:

@jordanxfile

Reading the comments, I understand how important it is for new productions to include older content. Many people looked this song up, just because they watched Mad Men, which was a great series, by the way. We need to keep this stuff current, never forget. I like old things :)

@klompsauce

Parents play a role, my mom had me into Pink Floyd in grade school

@nadineo.6435

Amen

@danielfrederick306

Yeah I was watching it and it did make me want to find the song, I was proud when I heard in the shadow of the valley in the show and knew the song.

@BecauseImGabbi

Thank you! So many people are very bitter that people are discovering old music through shows like Mad Men and Stranger Things. It doesn't matter how you got here, just that you enjoy the music!!

@davejohn3600

There's Roy Orbison and then there's everyone else. We miss you Roy, they'll never be anyone close to you.

@jimpennington901

Finally found it! Remembered from the jukebox at the airmen's club at a USAF station in Turkey, 1963-4.

@Alptugaydin

Sir, I would like to hear your stories. Were you in Incirlik Air Base in Adana or Cigli Air Base in Izmir. I can welcome you if you have a chance to visit Turkey.

@kadir6411

have you been in turkey?

@deangeorge4982

This man had a voice to sing anything.

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