In … Read Full Bio ↴Re Soumaya Baalbaki's album "Arabtango*" (by Francisco Vázquez):
In one sentence, Arabtango shows that the Latin American lovers' expressive sadness (of which tango is the utmost accomplishment) goes along well with Arabic, a language that has at least 3 different words for the expression "passionate love". In Arabtango, Soumaya Ba'albaki adapts classic Arabic tango songs like اطلب عيني, giving them new life and making it available for the new generations.
Every melody combines Soumaya's tearing voice with an unconventional mix of "sad" music played in "happy" tones. The final result is not necessarily tango, but it is really good. In other words, if you think that Andrés Calamaro perverted and destroyed tango in "Tinta Roja", do yourself a favor and refrain from listening Arabtango.
[In this album] Soumaya Ba'albaki speaks in the Lebanese dialect, which means that she does not pronounce some letters, not to mention that she does not care about the grammatical rules. In fact, the cd includes a curious explanation about why she decided to use her country's dialect instead of the formal standard Arabic. The explanation has to do with the need to express her feelings in a common language, which goes with the Latin American spirit of tango.
Some non-Arabic speakers who have listened to the cd have found it expressive, powerful and passionate despite the language barrier.
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* Original edited down for general use. Any references may require factual verification.
ps: if anyone has a real description of Soumaya Baalbaki's actual biography, please be kind enough to share it here. thx!
Bahlam Maak
Soumaya Baalbaki Lyrics
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ونبحر ثاني
الريح تعاند وألاقيك في عينيك وإيديك
شطي وأماني
العالم كله بأسراره
عايش ويايا عايش جوايا
طول ما إنت في الرحلة معايا آه
سكني وترحالي
بحلم معاك بسفينة وبمينا ترسينا
ونبحر ثاني
العالم كله بأسراره
عايش ويايا عايش جوايا
طول ما إنت في الرحلة معايا آه
بحلم معاك، بحلم معاك
ونبحر ثاني
The song "Bahlam Maak" by Soumaya Baalbaki is a romantic ballad about a journey on a ship with a loved one. The opening lines describe the dream of being on a ship with the person, anchored in a port and sailing away again, while facing the elements on the journey. The lyrics express the longing for the company of the loved one and the hope of finding solace in their eyes and touch, as they navigate through rough waters together.
The song is reminiscent of the classic romantic ballads of the '60s and '70s, with its dreamy, nostalgic sound and romantic lyrics. The singer's voice is soothing, almost hypnotic, as she croons about the experience of being lost in a dream with someone dear, and the feeling of being alive and free while cruising the open seas.
Overall, the song captures a sense of yearning for the idealistic notion of true love and the fantasy of escaping into a world where everything is possible, and all experiences are experienced together. It is a song that takes the listener into the realm of love and dreams, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
بحلم معاك بسفينة وبمينا ترسينا
I dream of sailing with you on a ship and docking at a pier together.
ونبحر ثاني
We embark on a new journey.
الريح تعاند وألاقيك في عينيك وإيديك
The wind may challenge us, but I find comfort in looking into your eyes and holding your hands.
شطي وأماني
My hopes and aspirations lie in the shores we will eventually reach.
العالم كله بأسراره
The world is full of mysteries and secrets.
عايش ويايا عايش جوايا
You live with me, within me.
طول ما إنت في الرحلة معايا آه
As long as you are on this journey with me, ah.
إسمك وإسمي يا حبيبي مدينتي وحكايتي
Your name and mine, my beloved, are my city and my story.
سكني وترحالي
You are my home and my adventure.
بحلم معاك، بحلم معاك
I dream with you, I dream with you.
ونبحر ثاني
And we embark on a new journey.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abdelrahman Al Aboundi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrMoatazMounir
Here is the translation:
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
And though the winds are stubborn
I find in your eyes and your hands
My shore and safety
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
Ah...
Our names, my love
Are my city, my story
my home, and my travels
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
I dream with you
I dream with you
Then sail again
@ookamkhatab3622
waana tell er that She is my type
Bu' my inner thoughts yelling that iam not her type even when shes trying to give me some space
U know
I don need ur some space""
Am not that small
I just wanna hug ur very and every space darlin
Not even some
No the whole space
She didnt say it yet
And u know..
Shes not urs if she didnt say it 🕳️
...... Almost month with u meme
Only month 💖
@MrMoatazMounir
I hope it's not too late. Here is the translation:
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
And though the winds are stubborn
I find in your eyes and your hands
My shore and safety
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
Ah...
Our names, my love
Are my city, my story
my home, and my travels
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
I dream with you
I dream with you
Then sail again
@MrMoatazMounir
Here is the translation:
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
And though the winds are stubborn
I find in your eyes and your hands
My shore and safety
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
Ah...
Our names, my love
Are my city, my story
my home, and my travels
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
I dream with you
I dream with you
Then sail again
@noestoyalaire.7344
que belleza de canción
@68alawi
جميلة جدا <3
@ookamkhatab3622
waana tell er that She is my type
Bu' my inner thoughts yelling that iam not her type even when shes trying to give me some space
U know
I don need ur some space""
Am not that small
I just wanna hug ur very and every space darlin
Not even some
No the whole space
She didnt say it yet
And u know..
Shes not urs if she didnt say it 🕳️
...... Almost month with u meme
Only month 💖
@Negmawy
i love you ♥
@kandita7
Can someone help me translate?
@MrMoatazMounir
I hope it's not too late. Here is the translation:
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
And though the winds are stubborn
I find in your eyes and your hands
My shore and safety
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
Ah...
Our names, my love
Are my city, my story
my home, and my travels
I dream with you of a ship
and a port where we arrive
then sail again
The whole universe and its secrets
Lives with me, lives within me
as long as you are my companion, on this trip with me
I dream with you
I dream with you
Then sail again
@MrMoatazMounir
Here is the link for the original song, as this is just a cover. A pretty awesome cover i have to say. Some would even claim it's better than the original. But I'll leave that for you to decide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3bo6zfoWw
Enjoy!
@kandita7
Moataz Mounir I wrote that so long ago I had no children , now I have 3. 😂Thank You so much! I really appreciate it.
@MrMoatazMounir
@Serene Hahaha, wow! 7 years is a long time indeed. I honestly felt like a time traveler replying to your comment :D. Hope you and your family are doing fine during this hard time.