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AMRAT ا​م​ر​ا​ت

from Amrat ا​م​ر​ا​ت by Rasha Nahas

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    Amrat امرات
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    In “Amrat” (Sometimes in Arabic), Rasha Nahas enters new sonic territory with a bold, honest and nostalgic two-chapter album in Arabic language.

    The record marks Nahas’ first release in her mother tongue following her latest theatrical-poetic rock album, Desert (2021).

    ‘Amrat’ is a sentimental body of work. Structured as two distinctive chapters, the album conjures a sonic backdrop that is fluid yet clearly defined. It maneuvers seamlessly between the thematic duality of urban and rural landscapes– waltzing between contemporary electronica and the rawness of the old-school, singer-songwriter era.

    The first chapter of Amrat was born of city streets, dipped in the sweetness of melancholia and the distortion of alienation. It was written in Berlin during the pandemic while Nahas cradled a hand injury that forced her to set the guitar aside and compose pain-free, electronic, music produced exclusively with synth loops, and in the comfort of her bedroom.

    Chapter two of ‘Amrat’ is an anthology of songs inspired by the longing for rural scenery. With classical guitars at the core, Nahas’ signature songwriting is enveloped by tender vocals and an army of percussion that journeys across West Asia, North Africa, via Andalusia, and back to Berlin.

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    Amrat امرات CD
    Two-chapter album, includes lyrics booklet

    In “Amrat” (Sometimes in Arabic), Rasha Nahas enters new sonic territory with a bold, honest and nostalgic two-chapter album in Arabic language.

    ‘Amrat’ is a sentimental body of work. Structured as two distinctive chapters, the album conjures a sonic backdrop that is fluid yet clearly defined. It maneuvers seamlessly between the thematic duality of urban and rural landscapes– waltzing between contemporary electronica and the rawness of the old-school, singer-songwriter era.

    The first chapter of Amrat was born of city streets, dipped in the sweetness of melancholia and the distortion of alienation. It was written in Berlin during the pandemic while Nahas cradled a hand injury that forced her to set the guitar aside and compose pain-free, electronic, music produced exclusively with synth loops, and in the comfort of her bedroom.

    Chapter two of ‘Amrat’ is an anthology of songs inspired by the longing for rural scenery. With classical guitars at the core, Nahas’ signature songwriting is enveloped by tender vocals and an army of percussion that journeys across West Asia, North Africa, via Andalusia, and back to Berlin.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Amrat امرات via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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lyrics

AMRAT امرات (Sometimes)

ENGLISH LYRICS

Verse 1
Sometimes I long for my home land
Sometimes I miss myself
Sometimes I doubt my path
Sometimes I don’t know what I want
Sometimes I fear the depth
Sometimes it’s cold in this embrace
Sometimes I’m scared the past will forget me
If I wasn’t scared I would pack my things
And go

Chorus
Wherever I sleep
I lay my head
Under a window
So the wind will blow
And I’ll be able to love

Verse 2
Sometimes I’m hard on myself
Sometimes I don’t see what’s in front of me
Sometimes the sun shines within me
Sometimes it’s warm distortion

Who are you and where are you going in this cold?
Who are you and why are you so beautiful?

Chorus
Wherever I sleep
I lay my head
Under a window
So the wind will blow
And I’ll be able to love


ARABIC LYRICS
امرات

امرات بحن لبلادي
امرات بشتاق لحالي
امرات بشك بدربي
امرات بعرفش شو بدي
امرات بخاف العمق
امرات برد بهالحضن
امرات بخاف ينساني الماضي
لو بخفش بضب اغراضي واروح

وين ما انام
بحط راسي
تحت شباك
الريح تهب
تقدر احب

امرات صعبة مع حالي
امرات بشفش الي قبالي
امرات تشمس جواتي
امرات distortion دافي

مين انت ووين طالعة بهالبرد
مين انت وليش حلوة هالقد
مين انت ووين طالعة بهالبرد
مين انت وليش حلوة هالقد

وين ما انام
بحط راسي
تحت شباك
الريح تهب
تقدر احب

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from Amrat ا​م​ر​ا​ت, released January 20, 2023

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Rasha Nahas Berlin, Germany

Palestinian singer, composer and instrumentalist Rasha Nahas has a distinctive approach to songwriting, storytelling and performance. As a genre-defying, narrative-focused artist, Rasha is driven by candid lyrics with disarming vulnerability, and has created a sound that moves seamlessly between the resonances of old school rock ‘n’ roll singer-songwriter era, and the heyday of ‘80s electronica. ... more

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