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I thought my song didn't have lyrics because it was an instrumental, but it turns out it is an instrumental version of a song that does actually have lyrics after all.
I managed to track down the version with the lyrics, and it had the title in the latin alphabet rather than Arabic. That was lucky, because now I can introduce the dance as "A dance to Fady Shawaya by Hamza Namira," instead of "a dance to a song that probably has a meaningful title but it's just a squiggle to me." Which, though true, would have been rude.
Armed with an English language title, I was then able to find an English language translation of the lyrics and discovered that it is a song about trying to reconnect with an old friend who you haven't seen for years because you've both been too busy. (My interpretation.)
That's great. I don't think my asexual self could have done a sexy dance, but a wistful, 'oh, the passage of time, it goes so fast,' dance is very appropriate.
Free a bit?
Oh how so... We've left time pass so quickly. We didn't account for the next moment. How can it be? We lived our life nurturing birds but forgot to raise up a birdhouse.
And don't worry, it's fine Listen to me, this hour is not a time for reproach or blame. What's the matter if we returned once again? And instead of being on your own you support me with you and we stand up.
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Are you free for a bit to go drink coffee in a faraway place? Invite me over a new joke and leave the laughter's bill on me.
Are you free for a bit? I miss sitting down with you. And if you can't go there, I'll wait for you for the next time.
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/fady-shewaya-free-bit.html
The version with the lyrics:
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Date: 2024-07-23 08:06 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2024-07-24 10:50 am (UTC)From:Absolutely! I read in his biography that he's known for songs that explore other common experiences than just the romantic, and there's something very reassuring about that. There are so many romantic songs out there, it's nice to have an occasional one for something else.
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Date: 2024-07-25 05:44 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2024-07-26 08:28 am (UTC)From:I do like the song a lot. I just wish it had more easily recognizable transitions between different parts! :)