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.
Men Gowa Al Qahera
Wust El Balad Lyrics
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مرة ليكى ومرة للقلب اللى حبك كلمتين
وبينفرد حلمى ف ضلوعى مرتين
مرة ليكى ومرة للقلب اللى حبك كلمتين
كلمات اغنيه القاهرة فرقه البلد
سكنا ومركب عفيا ع شط باب البحر او غنوتين
ع كتف شايل السيده ع صدر سيدنا الحسين
ع باب زويله بتنبيتى يامشربيه
وتحديتى الحواديت حوارى مليون بهيه
حلمه هو حلمك والكل بيدارى
ومن جوة جوة القاهرة لحد قلبى سكتين
كلمات اغنيه القاهرة فرقه البلد
سكنا ومركب عفيا ع شط باب البحر او غنوتين
ع كتف شايل السيده ع صدر سيدنا الحسين
بينفرد حلمى ف ضلوعى مرتين
مرة ليكى ومرة للقلب اللى حبك كلمتين
In "Men Gowa Al Qahera," Wust El Balad talks about the city of Cairo and the love that it holds. The lyrics describe the dream that the singer has in their heart, a dream that is shared between them and the one they love. They sing about how the heart that loves, speaks only truths, while their individual dream is held inside their heart, repeating itself twice to give love and devotion to both the person they love and the heart that loves, expressing its love in two simple words.
The song paints a picture of Cairo, depicting its chaotic yet beautiful nature. The lyrics mention the harbors at Bab El Bahr and the boats anchored there, suggesting the singer and their beloved might have spent a romantic evening there. The song also mentions the famous historical figure, Hussein, and how he is always watched over by the city. The singer takes the listener through a journey of their Cairo, giving the listener an understanding of what the city means to them.
"Men Gowa Al Qahera" is a song that speaks about love, dreams, and the city of Cairo. Wust El Balad has done an excellent job of weaving in the city's culture and people's hearts to create a beautiful and engaging piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
بينفرد حلمى ف ضلوعى مرتين
My dream takes refuge twice in my heart
مرة ليكى ومرة للقلب اللى حبك كلمتين
Once for you and once for the heart that spoke two words of love
سكنا ومركب عفيا ع شط باب البحر او غنوتين
We lived and sailed on the shore of Bab El Bahr or sang songs
ع كتف شايل السيده ع صدر سيدنا الحسين
On the shoulder of the lady carrying on the chest of our master Hussein
ع باب زويله بتنبيتى يامشربيه
At the gate of Zuweila, where I grow up, O drinker
وتحديتى الحواديت حوارى مليون بهيه
And I challenged the stories, in the alleys of a million surprises
حلمه هو حلمك والكل بيدارى
His dream is your dream, and everyone knows it
ومن جوة جوة القاهرة لحد قلبى سكتين
And from inside Cairo, even to the core of my heart, we are silent
بينفرد حلمى ف ضلوعى مرتين
My dream takes refuge twice in my heart
مرة ليكى ومرة للقلب اللى حبك كلمتين
Once for you and once for the heart that spoke two words of love
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mohamed Khaled
اجمل ما فى القاهره وسط البلد ♥️
Mohammed Saffouri
وسط البلد دائما تأخذونا لعالم يحمل كل معاني الجمال
Mazen Ashraf
الاغنية ديه مش واخده حقها برغم عظمتها ❤️👏🏻