Howeh El Hob
Adham Nabulsi
The Essence of Love: A Journey Beyond Time and Reason
Adham Nabulsi's song "Howeh El Hob" delves into the profound and often inexplicable nature of love. The lyrics explore how love can transform a person, making them act in ways that are uncharacteristic or unexpected. This transformation is highlighted in the lines, "Lama betghir 3n wa3yak / W ta3mel chya msh tab3ak," which translate to "When you change from your awareness / And do things that are not your nature." This suggests that love has the power to alter one's behavior and perception, making them do things they wouldn't normally do.
The song also touches on the confusion and blurred lines between reality and illusion that love can create. The lyrics, "Lama mafik tfare2 bainy l wahem / W el mante2, lama ma te2dar tefham," meaning "When you can't differentiate between illusion and logic, when you can't understand," emphasize how love can make it difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined. This confusion is a testament to the overwhelming and consuming nature of love.
Nabulsi further elaborates that love is not just a fleeting feeling or a mere companionship. The lyrics, "Howeh el 7ob mana 3shra / La2 biye5la2 ba3d fatra," which mean "Love is not just companionship / It evolves over time," suggest that love is a deep, evolving connection that goes beyond mere presence or time spent together. The song concludes with the idea that love is a spiritual connection that transcends individual identities, as expressed in the lines, "El 7ob, rohi ftelbessna / Wm battel l wa2ta ash5as," meaning "Love, our souls wear it / And it stops being about individuals." This encapsulates the essence of love as a profound, transformative force that binds souls together.