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باقي
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Lebanese song "Baqy", which was popularized by Iwan. Also included is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like. It is sometimes written as "Ba2y".
Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source. About this SongThis song was originally composed by the Greek songwriter Fivos, released in 2003 by Giorgos Mazonakis as "Foveri". Nabil Edouar made some changes to it to create "Baqy". There is also a version with Turkish lyrics, "Senden Çok Var" by Rober Hatemo. About IwanIwan (إيوان) was born as Mohammed Marwan Ba'aseery in Lebanon in 1980. He began his musical career by composing songs for other artists such as Carole Samaha and Fares Karam. The first song he recorded under his own name was "Oul Inshallah", in 2003. He wrote the lyrics for it, but the melody was a Greek song named "Deste Mou Ta Matia" by Despina Vandi. The music video for it was a big hit the year it was released. His first album, Alby Sahran, was released in 2004 and achieved platinum status. That same year, he was named "the best new Arab male artist over all" at the Arabian Music Awards in Dubai. Iwan has gone on to release a total of 3 albums and numerous music videos featuring his music. |
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Lyrics
Arabic Lyrics |
Transliteration |
English Translation |
| بيقولوا انه الحب بيخلص لما بنبعد | bi ooloo enou el hob biyekhlas lama bi nebaed | They say love fades away when we're apart. |
| بيقولوا انو القلب بينسى الحبيب | bi ooloo ennou el alb byensa el habib | They say the heart forgets the lover. |
| جربت الغيبة خفت النار بقلبي تبرد | garrbt el ghiba kheft ennar bi albi tebrad | I tried being absent. The fire faded, and my heart cooled. |
| وحياتك ما نسيتك بلعكس قويت يا حبيبي | wa hayatak mansitak bel aaks qwit ya habibi | I swear on your life, I didn't forget you. On the contrary, I became stronger! |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal mahama ya hayati ghiyabak ytool | You remain, my first love remains, no matter how long it takes. |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal | You remain, my first love remains. |
| لو تبعد عن قلبي سنين يا حبيبي | law tebaed aan albi snin ya habibi | If you're away from my heart for years, |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal mahama ya hayati ghiyabak ytool | You remain, my first love remains, no matter how long it takes. |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal | You remain, my first love remains. |
| لو تبعد عن قلبي سنين يا حبيبي | law tebaed aan albi snin ya habibi | If you're away from my heart for years, |
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| بيقولوا انه العين بتنسى اللي ما بتشوفوا | bi ooloo eno el ein btensa elli ma betshoofoo | they say that the eye forgets what it doesn't see. |
| بيمر الوقت وبتحس انه عنها غريب | biymor el waqy wbetHes enno anha gharib | Time goes by, and she feels strange. |
| مر الوقت واسمك ظل بقلبي حروفو | mar el wa't we esmak bi 'albi hroofoo | Time went by, and the letters of your name stayed in my heart. |
| وحياتك ما نسيتك بلعكس قويت يا حبيبي | wa hayatak mansitak bel aaks qwit ya habibi | I swear on your life, I didn't forget you. On the contrary, I became stronger! |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal mahama ya hayati ghiyabak ytool | You remain, my first love remains, no matter how long it takes. |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal | You remain, my first love remains. |
| لو تبعد عن قلبي سنين يا حبيبي | law tebaed aan albi snin ya habibi | If you're away from my heart for years, |
| يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا يا |
Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya ya |
Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya ya |
| لو تبعد عن قلبي سنين يا حبيبي | law tebaed aan albi snin ya habibi | If you're away from my heart for years, |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal mahama ya hayati ghiyabak ytool | You remain, my first love remains, no matter how long it takes. |
| باقي انت باقي حبي الاول مهما يا حياتي غيابك طول | baqi enta baqi hobbi el awal | You remain, my first love remains. |
| لو تبعد عن قلبي سنين | law tebaed aan albi snin | If you're away from my heart for years, |
| لو تبعد عن قلبي سنين يا حبيبي | law tebaed aan albi snin ya habibi | If you're away from my heart for years, my darling |
Translations of
Iwan's Songs On This Site
Translations on this web site of songs performed by Iwan include:
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Related Translations
This song has been released in more than one language. Versions translated on this web site include:
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About the Translator
This translation was created by "larosa" on allthelyrics.com.
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