سؤال بسيط [So'aal Baseet] [English translation]

I wish to ask you a simple question

that I can't find any answer for

Why is it that when you are near I find

everything that I wish for?

(2x)

Why do I call people with your name

and remain afraid of fighting with you

I feel like I share with you

the air that I live through

(2x)

Why do I see all people as looking like you

Why do I always carry the burden of your troubles1

I feel that half of me is my looks and the other is yours

There are in you things that are present in me

Gradually they increase a bit

We have so many common things

and they are the same

(2x)

I have done everything for you

I feel like I am living instead of you2

And despite the fact that I am strong

I always need you in everything

(2x)

Why do I see all people as looking like you

Why do I always carry the burden of your troubles1

I feel that half of me is my looks and the other is yours

There are in you things that are present in me

Gradually they increase a bit

We have so many common things

and they are the same

(2x)

1. a. b. Literally: live your troubles/problems2. I.e: she feels she's living as him/in his shoes..etc.