Yumma Mweil il Hawa (a Palestinian lullaby on freedom)

interpreted by Jamila Al-Yousef (voc) & Felix ‚Fema‘ Barth (bass, bv) from Jamila & The Other Heroes

ABOUT YUMMA MWEIL IL HAWA:

The lyrics of the Palestinian lullaby „Yumma Mweil il Hawa“ by Ahmad Dahbour are poetically intense and thought-provoking. The singer yearns for the feeling of love but also acknowledges its potential danger. The first stanza repeats the line "Yumma Mweil il Hawa" which can be translated to "Oh Mama, the sway of love." The following lines suggest that even though love can cut like a knife, the singer will not be ruled by a despicable person.

In the second stanza, the singer describes walking in the rain and feeling the coolness of the drops on their skin. They then contrast this with the heat of summer and their fiery passion, which is held captive by the need for freedom. The repetition of "Yumma Mweil il Hawa" underscores the intensity of the singer's emotions and their desire for a love that is both passionate and free.

Overall, the lyrics of Yumma Mweil il Hawa convey a complex and layered message about the nature of love and freedom. The singer longs for a pure and passionate love, but also acknowledges the potential for danger and the need to remain free from oppressive relationships.

That is why especially since the first intifada starting in 1987- when political speech was forbidden by the occupation forces and messages had to be hidden in wedding songs and lullabies - Yumma Mweil il Hawa became a symbol for liberation, privately and politically.

recorded & mixed by Max Feig

filmed by Melih Akya & Orhan Bey

edited by Melih Akya

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