وانت غايب عني [We Enta Ghayeb Ani] [English translation]

Whenever you're away

My eyes never sleep for a moment 1

Whenever you're away

I lose all my words, my love

(x2)

Your absence is felt 2

You have my mind occupied

I am counting the days, all by myself

Just close your eyes my love

and you will know the meaning of tenderness3

I love you and I love your madness

And there's a special place for you in my heart

My (sleepless) nights will tell you

about my longing and passion

I will give you from my heart 4

and send you my best regards

You are the one who has hurt my heart

My heart and thought are in a living hell

The first night you're away

I wonder what's become of you 5

My heart is longing for you, and my longing (my love) is asking about you

day and night 6

1. I never sleep2. it says is lost, doesn't make a lot of sense3. 7anan is more like comfort, or

compassion, or what's sometimes locally considered the woman's version of

love: taking care of her beloved4. I will send you some of my love5. I keep worrying about you, even right after

you've left6. I always long for you