this is what has come to be

Written by: Badi‘e Khairy

Composed by: Sayyed Darwish

This is what was and what has come to be. 

You have no right to blame me. 

Why put the blame on me, Sir

When the boon of the land is not in our hand? 

Say worthwhile things to me,

then come and put the blame on me.

Lest the envious over us gloat. 

Hands together, we heed the call,

all for one and one for all.

Hands together, we are strong.

Egypt, you Mother of Wonders,

great ancestry and flawed opponent. 

Look after your loved ones and tend

those who back the cause and defend.