Maktub

Destiny
Past participle of the verb Kitab
It is the characteristic expression of Muslim fatalism
Destiny means it was written or rather, it had to happen
This expressive word said in moments of pain or anguish
It is not a cry of revolt against fate
But rather, the reaffirmation of the spirit
Fully resigned in the face of life's designs
Until later, I wait for time to pass
The same time I waited for us to get tangled up
You lying down looking at me, my beard unshaven
Remembering the mistakes I made
Once again trying to fall asleep

Lying down, embraced in the middle of summer, very hot
Soft jazz on the computer, blending with the sound of the fan
And you whispered I love you, I love you
I reply me too, but then I get up
Sit in the hammock, light a joint, you complain that I smoke too much
But in the end, you like the energy the plant brings me, it makes
My mood, which is vulnerable, seem more malleable
Because I know I'm unbearable when I'm in a bad mood
I know I'm carried by energy vampires

Who smoke my cigarettes that burn alone in the ashtray
And make me go out in the early morning
Setting fire to the brothel, with cachaça or a getaway driver
I talk about various changes, but in the end nothing changes
I'm a hustler, and my philosophies are contradictory
Sometimes I surrender, explaining some other story to you
The wind that carries me is the wind blowing now
Strong winds shook me, but I restructured myself before
New dawn, new wind, swimming against the current
Or just crossing the river, flowing into any stream
I go with the flow, if the direction is the same

They are different energies, but the direction is the same
I am yin, you are yang, you are soul, I am blood
And our time will come, there's no point in banging your head
My promises were not false, maybe premature
But you look into my eyes and see it's not a lie
Every carnival ends in ashes, you know
But in the ashes like the bird where our love is reborn
This is not an excuse, not even an explanation
This is a love letter, written by the heart

When you say you love me, I see a sparkle in your eyes
But let time speak, I need to fly
You know I'll be back, wait for the right time
Long life, small world, we will meet again
When you say you love me, I see a sparkle in your eyes
But let time speak, I'll get lost to find myself
I can't guarantee I'll come back, maybe I'll pass by to pick you up
Long life, small world, we will meet again
In another incarnation, I won't make it happen in this one
Unyielding purpose, follow the flow, without haste
My gaze at other girls is superficial
Your scent, your smile is bigger than gossip
Life overflows all the time, take your lessons
Don't destroy the future because of past problems
I hate goodbyes, I can't just watch them
Your presence is felt, heart vibrates, you parade
You cry, mood swings, self-harm
I drown in whiskey, you in chamomile tea
My plenitude is a weathervane in the eye of the storm
And at the beginning of love, everything was confirmation
Forget the time that passed, that time is gone
Wait for the cut to be deep, but it regenerates over time

Whoever arranges problems, feeds on problems
In the game, man and woman, in the absence of one, you invent
Whoever seeks finds, and whoever asks is answered
So know where to look, and choose your requests
In bed we understand each other, only we know, right
On the dance floor holding hands, in bed man and woman
You let go, look into my eyes, and follow my lead
You embody a gypsy, and I with the air of a hustler

When I miss all our moments
I'll think about calling you, but I'll find you in other bodies
Other glasses, other areas, other plans, other worlds
Hustler heart, sly, rogue look
My mind and my madness are what made you want to come
And that same madness that made you want to leave
It's better for you to go now, before I get rude
See you later, my little one, it's still written destiny
And the skinny one gets emotional, because it hurts to set you free
But you wouldn't be able to keep up with me
When you say you love me, I see a sparkle in your eyes
But let time speak, I need to fly
You know I'll be back, wait for the right time
Long life, small world, we will meet again
When you say you love me, I see a sparkle in your eyes
But let time speak, I'll get lost to find myself
I can't guarantee I'll come back, maybe I'll pass by to pick you up
Long life, small world, we will meet again