Ma Fi Leil (feat. Rahma Riad)
Nassif Zeytoun
Echoes of Longing: Nassif Zeytoun's 'Ma Fi Leil'
Nassif Zeytoun's song 'Ma Fi Leil,' featuring Rahma Riad, delves deep into the themes of heartbreak and longing. The lyrics poignantly express the pain of separation and the profound sense of loss that follows. The opening lines, where the singer wishes the earth would swallow him up in his despair, set a dramatic tone for the entire song, illustrating the depth of his emotional turmoil.
The repeated chorus, 'Ma Fi Leil,' which translates to 'There is no night,' metaphorically suggests that the darkness of the night pales in comparison to the darkness in the singer's heart. This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the unique and overwhelming nature of his pain, which he feels is unmatched by any other sorrow ('Ma Fi Wail' - 'There is no agony'). Each 'ah' he utters feels like a hundred words, highlighting the ineffable nature of his grief.
The song also touches on themes of fate and the cruel nature of the world, which often separates lovers instead of bringing them together. The lines lament the harshness of a world that divides hearts that yearn to be united. Through this, Zeytoun not only explores personal loss but also comments on the broader human condition of suffering and the quest for solace in the face of relentless adversity.