Wust El Balad (Arabic: وسط البلد) is an Egyptian Soft rock band, founded in… Read Full Bio ↴Wust El Balad (Arabic: وسط البلد) is an Egyptian Soft rock band, founded in Cairo in 1999 by 2 of its current members, Ahmed Omran and Hany Adel. Currently the band consists of 8 members.
The band is considered to be the most successful rock act in Egypt, and the whole Arab world, as it's the first band in the region to gain such a huge success and acclaim such a large following.
The band has finally released it debut album under the Egyptian label Star Gate Records, in 2007.
The band's name in Arabic means "Downtown".
Later after Omran and Adel formed the band, 6 more members joined, each with his own musical background, blending it all together. Their first appearance as Wust El Balad was at Al Mashrabeya Gallery, followed by their first paid performance at the Berlitz Language Center. Ever since that moment, Wust El Balad was a regular performer at all galleries, cultural centers, bars, special events and hotels, and even abroad. Their music blends the Egyptian traditional style with the modern musical touch. They mix music played with purely oriental instruments, such as oud, with western styles of music, such as those played with "guitar" and "Piano."
Their vision then was to reach the average person that can't afford to hear them in bars or galleries, and so they were the first band to play in the Egyptian street, experiencing one of the most amazing concerts, playing in Al Alfi Street to the local community during the French festival "Les Français aiment l'Egypte."
They have also played in Bagdad street in 2005 in the celebration of Heliopolis's 100th anniversary, and ever since then, they play there every year as a celebration of the Spring.

Hela hop
Wust El Balad Lyrics

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هيلا هوب و هيلا ليصه
لو تكون صعبه و عويصه
حبك اتفك جمب كتفي
لقمه نشفه حد جمبي
هتلي الغنوه الحديثه هيلا هوب وهيلا ليصه
هيلا هوب وهيلا ليصه
لو تكون صعبه و عويصه
هيلا هوب وهيلا يللا العمر و الأرزاق على الله يللا يا أيوب زمانك بالعباد محد عانك اطرد الفكره الخبيثه هيلا هوب وهيلا ليصه

هيلا هوب وهيلا ليصه
لو تكون صعبه و عويصه
هيلا هوب وهيلا هوبا يابني بلد الغربه صعبه البلد دي ترابها اغلى مرها بالشهد احلا عذابها متشرب هريسا هيلاااهب وهيلااا ليصه
هيلا هوب و هيلا ليصه لو تكون صعبه
و عويصه

حبك اتفك جمب كتفي لقمه نشفه حد جمبي
هتلي الغنوه الحديثه هيلا هوب وهيلا ليصه

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hela Hop" by Wust El Balad showcase a message of perseverance and hope despite difficult circumstances. The song encourages listeners to keep their spirits up and keep pushing through even when life is tough. The opening lyrics "Hela hop, hela liesa" ("jump, hop, and clap along") set the tone for a song that celebrates resilience and positivity even in the face of adversity.

The first verse speaks of love which has brought the singer comfort and support. The phrase "Habbak atfak gamib kitfi" ("your love has unraveled next to my shoulder") hints at the idea of love as a type of binding force that keeps one steady through tough times. The second verse expresses excitement for new beginnings and possibilities, urging listeners to cast aside negativity and "kick out the evil thoughts." The chorus repeats the phrase "Hela hop, hela liesa" as a sort of mantra of encouragement.

The third verse speaks to the challenges of living in a foreign land, particularly for immigrants or refugees. The line "Yabni belad el-ghurba" ("my country of exile") highlights the sense of displacement and longing many feel when they are far from their homeland. Despite the difficulties of living in an unfamiliar place, the song encourages listeners to find joy wherever they can and to keep dancing and jumping through life.

Overall, "Hela Hop" is an upbeat and inspiring song that celebrates resilience, perseverance, and positivity. It encourages listeners to keep moving forward through the ups and downs of life and to find hope and joy wherever they can.

Line by Line Meaning

هيلا هوب و هيلا ليصه
Let's dance and enjoy life

لو تكون صعبه و عويصه
Even if life is difficult and complicated

حبك اتفك جمب كتفي
Your love is my support, right by my side

لقمه نشفه حد جمبي
Even if I only have a dry piece of bread by my side

هتلي الغنوه الحديثه
Give me the latest music

يا أيوب زمانك بالعباد محد عانك
Hey Ayoub, your time of suffering is over

اطرد الفكره الخبيثه
Get rid of negative thoughts

يللا العمر و الأرزاق على الله
Let's leave our fate to God

يلا يا أيوب زمانك بالعباد محد عانك
Oh Ayoub, your time of suffering is over

يابني بلد الغربة صعبه
Oh my son from a country of exile, life is hard

البلد دي ترابها اغلى مرها بالشهد
This land's soil is precious and its bitterness is mixed with sweetness