Lyrics: Nadim Naaman Music: Dana Al Fardan/Nadim Naaman/Dana Al Fardan and Nadim Naaman How many years Chasing what I have found here? From Damascus to Baghdad My hope endures But I will not be Locked inside a vicious mass A source of thoughtless envy For those who wish me gone I’ve found my guide Found the mirror to my soul My patience was worth the sleepless nights I’ve found my guide He can walk this path alone My equal in seeking only light The true believer is such That when he’s accused Attacked from all sides How he gently endures Not a word against his critics No spite and no blame How can there be opponents When we are the same? I’ll leave tonight Leave in silence with no shame My Rumi I will not soil his name I’ll leave tonight In time he’ll understand my choice For while the parts must change The whole remains the same