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حبينا حبينا
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to "Hibbeinah", which is also sometimes spelled "Habena", "Hebbina", "Hibbina", "Hebbena", "Habbina", or "Habbina". This song was made popular by the movie star, vocalist, oud player, and composer, Farid Al-Atrache.
About this SongFarid al-Atrache sang this in his 1975 movie Nagm fi Hayati (Star of my Life), which was his final movie before he died. This song was originally written for Georgina Rizk upon her winning Miss Universe Pageant in 1971. The original lyrics started as "Georgina Georgina" However, the Lebanese radio station declined to broadcast it due to a law that forbade broadcasting songs about public figures at that time. Al-Atrache then decided to change the lyrics into "Hebbina Hebbina" and release the song via the film. Also included on this page is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like. About Farid al-AtracheFarid al-Atrache was a multi-talented entertainer of the 20th century. He was a virtuoso at playing the oud, a movie star, a singer, and a composer of music. Al-Atrache was born in 1915 to parents Prince Fahad Al Atrache and Princess Alia of the Druze people. When he was 8 years old in 1923, his mother brought the family to Egypt to escape the violence of Lebanon, where people were fighting to end the French colonial occupation. In Egypt, young Atrache became a naturalized Egyptian citizen. As a promising young musician, he was accepted into the conservatory. He became apprenticed to legendary composer Riad al-Sombati, who was known for creating several of Oum Kalthoum's hit songs. As he matured, he became a popular performer as a singer and oud player in Cairo's thriving nightclub scene, working first for Mary Mansour, and later for Badia Masabni. He was discovered by Medhat ‘Aassem who heard him sing in Badia Masabni's club, and recruited him to begin his radio career. Farid went on to enjoy a thriving career in Egyptian cinema, appearing as a leading man in over 30 movies, and composing music for more than 40. ABOUT THE PHOTO: The photographer who took this photo was Van Leo (Levon Boyadjian), an Armenian-Egyptian known as the photographer to the stars because of his beautiful photos of the celebrities of his day. Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source. |
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Listen to MP3 Clips of this Song
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Sung by Farid al-Atrache |
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Performed by Mary Ellen Donald & Mimi Spencer |
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Performed by Americanistan |
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Performed by Desert Wind |
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On Belly Dancing with Amira Mor |
Lyrics
Arabic Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habbaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habbaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| W-kia'na bil houb w-kia'na w-a'ala darb el-houb bilhawa dhia'naa | We fell in love we fell, and the love road we got lost. |
| W-kia'na bil houb w-kia'na w-a'ala darb el-houb bilhawa dhia'naa | We fell in love we fell, and the love road we got lost. |
| W-kia'na bil houb w-kia'na w-a'ala darb el-houb bilhawa dhia'naa | We fell in love we fell, and the love road we got lost. |
| W-yama W-yama tlawaa'na w-yama waraki msheina. | And how often we suffered and how often walked behind you. |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| W-ihyatake min dhahhi el-rouh | Swearing by your life, we sacrifice our soul. |
| Mish moumkain bilsirr inbouh | We can not tell about the secret |
| Matrah ma bidaik minrouh | Any place you want we can go! |
| Matrah ma bidaik minrouh | Any place you want we can go! |
| Matrah ma bidaik minrouh | Any place you want we can go! |
| Wain ma biddaik | Any place you want |
| Aah khoudina. | Ahh take us! |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena | If we did not love your eyes. If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena | If we did not love your eyes. If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena | If we did not love your eyes. If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| W-hyatake min dhahhi el-rouh. | For your life we sacrifice the soul. |
| Mish mimkain bilsirr nbouh. | Never reveal the secret. |
| Matrah ma biddaik minrouh. | Any place you want us to go, we will go. |
| Matrah ma biddaik minrouh. | Any place you want us to go, we will go. |
| Wain mabiddaik, Aah khoudeena. | Where do you want to take, Oh, take us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma Habbeinah a'youmaik | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| Ya lail ghanni, el-houb baa'douh B-Awallouh, Khalli el-habayeb yisaalou w-yitdallalou | Oh night, sing, love is still at its inception, Let lovers ask and flirt. |
| W-ya hilwait el-hilween, hibbi w-iss-hari, elhoub bayn el-naas, elhoub bayn el-naas Allah. | Oh you the prettiest among the pretty, fall in love and enjoy the evening, love between people, love between people God. |
| Allah M-hallalouh. | God legitimize it. |
| Ya, Ya lail. | Oh, Oh night. |
| Habainaki min zamaan, ya zahra a'ala ghousn el-baan. | We loved you a long time ago, oh you flower on a branch. |
| Hinni a'al-kalbi el-walhaan. | Have mercy on the madly in love heart. |
| Hinni a'al kalbi el-walhaan. | Have mercy on the madly in love heart. |
| W-ya hilwa t-wassi beena. | And oh you beautiful take care of us. |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| W-kia'na bil houb w-kia'na w-a'ala darb el-houb bilhawa dhia'naa | We fell in love, we fell, and on the love road we got lost. |
| W-kia'na bil houb w-kia'na w-a'ala darb el-houb bilhawa dhia'naa | We fell in love, we fell, and on the love road we got lost. |
| W-yama W-yama tla waa'na w-yama waraki msheina | And how often we suffered and how often walked behind you. |
| W-yama W-yama tla waa'na w-yama waraki msheina | And how often we suffered and how often walked behind you. |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
| W-ihyaat eltair elshaadi, elrouh bismake bitnaadi | I swear by the singing bird, the soul is calling your name. |
| Hinni ya ghazaal el-waadi, | Sympathize oh you deer of the valley, |
| Hinni ya ghazaal el-waadi, | Sympathize oh you deer of the valley, |
| Jouwa kalbake khabbeena. | Inside your heart hide us. |
| W-kia'na bil houb w-kia'na w-a'ala darb el-houb bilhawa dhia'naa | We fell in love, we fell, and on the love road we got lost. |
| W-yama W-yama tla waa'na w-yama waraki msheina. | And how often we suffered and how often walked behind you. |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| Hibbeinah, hibbeinah, habaynaaki, hibbeinah? | Love us, love us. We loved you, so love us? |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, | If we did not love your eyes. |
| La-Aou ma habbeinah a'youmaik, ma ta'azbnah w-la jeena. | If we did not love your eyes, we will not suffer and will not come back to you. |
Where to Get Recordings of this Song
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Artist: Farid al-Atrache |
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Artist: Mary Ellen Donald & Mimi Spencer To contact her: Mary Ellen Books Telephone: (+1) (510) 654-DRUM or (+1) (510) 654-3786 Web Site: www.maryellendonald.com |
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Artist: Desert Wind |
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Artist: Salatin Tarab Orchestra |
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Artist: Oryx |
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Artist: Amira Mor |
Translations of
Farid al-Atrache's Songs on This Site
Other translations of songs performed by Farid al-Atrache on this web site include:
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About the Translator
More than 100 song translations that appear on this web site, including this one, were created by Dr. Tahseen Alkoudsi. Together with his wife Kathe, Tahseen owned an import business in Lawrence, Kansas known as Cartouche.
Dr. Alkoudsi's imports business was his second career. His first career was in the service of the United Nations. Born in Damascus, Syria, he came to the U.S. for his M.A. and Ph.D. in economics, and worked in San Francisco. He joined the United Nations in Yemen, and worked in Saudi Arabia. He then joined the UNESCO Regonal Office for Arab States. He visited most of the Arab States in the course of his work, responsible for introducing computer sciences into educational facilities. For a time, he was stationed in Cairo, Egypt. He retired from that work in 1995.
Sadly, Tahseen died on Sunday, October 15, 2006. See this link for his obituary.
To me, Tahseen was so much more than a contributor to my web site. Even though we lived far apart, I saw Tahseen and Kathe several times over the years. I always appreciated their warmth and generosity. I first "met" Tahseen online back in 1997 on the med-dance list on the Internet, where he periodically posted messages. I knew he was in Lawrence, Kansas, so when a business trip arose requiring me to travel to the Kansas City area, I emailed him to say I'd be in the neighborhood. He and Kathe came to Kansas City for an evening get-together at Tasso's restaurant, and they invited several local dancers to join us. I saw them on follow-up visits to Kansas City. They vended at Rakkasah for several years, and it was always a pleasure to greet them there in the anteroom off to the left of the main stage. I also enjoyed encountering them in Egypt at the Ahlan wa Sahlan festival. Tahseen will be missed by many. |
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