In 2011, Ruba dove into music, and made it her profession; She studied jazz performance at Newpark Music Centre, wrote music for film (When I Saw You), released a few singles that generated much acclaim and were a part of top indie charts in the Middle East and North Africa, performed in international festivals in Ireland, the UK and the Middle East, and gave a TED talk about finding your own distinctive voice in music and art.
In May 2017, Ruba released her debut album ‘Shamat’ (Beauty Spots), written and arranged by her. In the album, she deals with identity, anger, escapism, lack of communication, fear, and love. Each song on the album explores different shades of emotion.
Madeleine
Ruba Shamshoum Lyrics
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متخبية بالبيت تيمرق الربيع
ولا مرة بتجازفي
شو مالك خايفة
بدكيش مفاجآت . قلبك حساس
يا ملكة الإحساس
مادلين . مادلين
كيف كنت طايرة أول ما عرفتيه
وفجأة صرتي تنامي عالتماني
وشخير ما شالله
بشو بليت حالك بشو
مادلين . لك مادلين
عكل شي لازم تتمقتي كتير
حتى لو انفرشلك بساط من حرير
عاملة حالك أم المغامرات
عايشة بالمدينة وبتوعظي للناس
بتحبي برج الدلو بس بتخافي من العلو
والبحر
والرمل
والصيف والشمس
والشتا والبرد
وبتكرهي الأعراس . والناس
بشكل عام
والسهر الطويل والفيقة بكير
وبتكرهي البنت هاي
اللي قاعدة بالمراية
The song "Madeleine" by Ruba Shamshoum tells the story of a woman named Madeleine who is hiding at home waiting for spring to arrive. The lyrics reference a discarded rose that is found in the trash and tells Madeleine that she sneezes too much. The song touches on Madeleine's sensitivity and her fear of surprises. The chorus addresses Madeleine directly, calling her the queen of emotions. Later in the song, the lyrics describe Madeleine as someone who has gone through a transformation – once a free spirit, now she sleeps all night and snores. The lyrics encourage Madeleine to be fearless and explore the world.
The song comments on the fragility and fickleness of human emotions. Madeleine is portrayed as a complex and multi-faceted character who has gone through different stages in her life. The discarded rose symbolizes how beauty and value can be lost or dismissed without proper attention. The lyrics also suggest that Madeleine is hesitant to take risks and is afraid of the unknown, but the chorus reassures her that she is the queen of emotions and should not be afraid to feel, explore and experience.
Overall, "Madeleine" is a poignant reflection on the human condition and encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and not be afraid to take risks in life.
Line by Line Meaning
الورد لقاه بالزبالة قال بعطسك كتير
A rose found in the trash said to you, sneeze a lot.
متخبية بالبيت تيمرق الربيع
Hiding in the house, waiting for spring to pass.
ولا مرة بتجازفي
You never take a chance.
شو مالك خايفة
What's wrong, are you scared?
بدكيش مفاجآت . قلبك حساس
You don't want surprises, your heart is sensitive.
يا ملكة الإحساس
Oh, queen of feelings.
مادلين . مادلين
Madeleine, Madeleine.
كيف كنت طايرة أول ما عرفتيه
How you were flying high when you first met him.
معاه طول الليل والنوم نسيتيه
With him, you forgot about sleep all night long.
وفجأة صرتي تنامي عالتماني
And suddenly, you started to dream again.
وشخير ماشالله بشو بليت حالك بشو
Snoring soundly, what did you get yourself into?
مادلين . لك مادلين
Madeleine, oh Madeleine.
عكل شي لازم تتمقتي كتير
You have to think about everything for a long time.
حتى لو انفرشلك بساط من حرير
Even if a silk rug was laid out for you.
عاملة حالك أم المغامرات
You're acting like you're an adventure seeker.
عايشة بالمدينة وبتوعظي للناس
Living in the city and preaching to people.
بتحبي برج الدلو بس بتخافي من العلو والبحر والرمل
You love the zodiac sign Aquarius but are afraid of heights, water, and sand.
والصيف والشمس والشتا والبرد
And summer, the sun, winter and the cold.
وبتكرهي الأعراس . والناس بشكل عام
And you hate weddings and people in general.
والسهر الطويل والفيقة بكير
And staying up late and waking up early.
وبتكرهي البنت هاي اللي قاعدة بالمراية
And you hate this girl who's sitting in front of the mirror.
Writer(s): Ruba Shamshoum
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tartouf2
عامله حالك ام المغامرات
عايشه بالمدينه وبتوعظي بالناس
بتحبي برج الدلو
بس بتخافي من العلو
والبحر, والرمل
والصيف والشمس
والشتا والبرد
وبتكرهي الاعراس , والناس - بشكل عام
والسهر الطويل والفيقه بكير
وبتكرهي البنت هاي... اللي قاعده بالمراي.
@wrapi93
היא אחלה אבל מדוע הלייבל שלכם "מזג' " לא מוציא עוד שירים ואינדי \ ערבית ?!?
אני אוהב גם מוזיקה בעברית ואנגלית...קודם האמת, אבל גם אהבתי אלבומים בערבית\ שירים.
אי הכרת השפה- ברור שמשפיע.
כמו שגם ירדנים, נניח .. לא יכולים לשמוע הרבה ברי סחרוף, אבל כן ערביי המשולש, ישמעו- מי שידע עברית.
עם זאת...השפה הערבית מצטלצלת מוזיקלית- יפה בהרבה לאוזן,
מאשר רוב השפות האירופאיות ורוסית, ודאי גרמנית והשפות הנורדיות, והפולנית, המוזרות לאוזן שלא מכירה.
47SOUL הרכב מעולה ביותר.
גגלו לאתר שלי לעוד מההכי טוב- מכל הצבעים ושפות...
RYM DAVIDIS
@CJ-df7gf
This song is so underrated, i listen to it almost every day❤️
@aimeeqaraeen1777
كأني عشقتك من اول اغنية سمعتها الك ❤️
@AhmedAlzaghoul
اخراج جميل
@johnmalmud9466
One word -> Addiction!
@sabuein
حلو كثير! :)
@Alpha-a-bit
J'adore !
@joea22
بدكيش مفاجأت قلبك حساس يا ملكة الاحساس مدلين
@mirmar48
بتجنن!
@MD-qg1bl
ربى <3
@KhalidHania
2023 🎶 🎵