(Ya ghayeb leh ma tes’al) - O absent one, why don't you ask?
(Mehtaj le ghamrat ahdani) - I need the warmth of my embrace (Ya ghayeb leh ma tes’al) - O absent
The song highlights themes of longing and insomnia, characteristic of Fadel Chaker's romantic style, making it a staple of modern Arabic pop. characteristic of Fadel Chaker's romantic style
(Ma ynamou el lel le ‘ayounak) - They don't sleep at night for your sake (Ya ghayeb leh ma tes’al) - O absent
(‘An hbabak elli y’hebbounak) - About your loved ones who love you?
(Teb’ad ‘anni we tensani) - You go far from me and forget me
(Ana bfakkar feek) - I am thinking of you