Anthem of Bread & Flowers

Here is an attempt to translate to English the lyrics of "Anthem of Bread & Flowers" a song by Marcel Khalifeh

You have enough of bread,

But

Not enough for all the people

And the earth is full of spikes of wheat

Uprise

And fight

You have enough of love

But

Not enough for all people

And the earth is flowers and letters

Uprise

And fight

You have what is sufficient from land and house

But

Not enough for all the people

And the earth is full of sand

Stand Up and struggle

Uprise

Don't keep prisons,

Uprise

Don't keep chains

Stay

Between the torches a torch

Raise Your Voice In Singing

As far as I can remember I loved the songs of Mohammed Mounir. His songs are associated with different stages, memories and emotions; joy, sad, and anger. His songs reflects my rebellion personality. I think that he is the greatest contemporary singer in Egypt. He is been always different. I was lucky to attend for the first time a live musical concert for him.

In his concert he sang amazing mix of different songs that were a blend of Egyptian/Arabic pop, Nubian, and sufi... all great. He managed to carry us high with his voice, music, genuine performance and lyrics that carry a message in each song. His lyrics never been easy to comprehend from first time, they are deep, construct images and sends messages of freedom, hope, and love.

He do have a style and always will.....

I hope you dance

No matter when or how many times I hear this song I become silent. Silent for what it inspires..

• Not to take anything or granted - I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. May you never take one single breath for granted

• To be humble - I hope you still feel small When you stand by the ocean

• Hope - Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens. When you come close to selling out Reconsider. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance

• To live life fully - Never settle for the path of least resistance . Wants to look back on their youth and wonder Where those years have gone.

There is nothing more I could wish for anyone but to take chances and & get the most out of his/her life. Don't settle for less than what you want.

I hope you dance … Dance

Life For Rent

I haven't really ever found a place that I call home
I never stick around quite long enough to make it
I apologize that once again I'm not in love
But it's not as if I mind
that your heart ain't exactly breaking

It's just a thought, only a thought

But if my life is for rent and I don't lean to buy
Well I deserve nothing more than I get
Cos nothing I have is truly mine

I've always thought
that I would love to live by the sea
To travel the world alone
and live my life more simply
I have no idea what's happened to that dream
Cos there's really nothing left here to stop me

It's just a thought, only a thought

But if my life is for rent and I don't learn to buy
Well I deserve nothing more than I get
Cos nothing I have is truly mine

While my heart is a shield and I won't let it down
While I am so afraid to fail so I won't even try
Well how can I say I'm alive

If my life is for rent...