Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In the stillness of night, I lie awake
My conscience burns, my heart starts to break
Our people suffer while we turn away
The silence deafens with each passing day
How can I close my eyes and rest?
When pain and sorrow fill my chest
[Pre-chorus]
Where are the voices that should rise?
Why do we watch through distant eyes?
(Ya leil, ya leil)
[Chorus]
How can I sleep while my people are dying?
Wake up, my people, hear their crying
The night holds no peace anymore
Till justice knocks upon our door
(Ya umati, ya umati)
[Verse 2]
Each star above brings no comfort now
The weight of silence, a heavy crown
I search for words but they slip away
While time keeps passing, day after day
The guilt inside won't let me be
Until our people finally break free
[Pre-chorus]
When will we stand up to say?
How long will we look away?
(Ya leil, ya leil)
[Chorus]
How can I sleep while my people are dying?
Wake up, my people, hear their crying
The night holds no peace anymore
Till justice knocks upon our door
(Ya umati, ya umati)
[Bridge]
[Traditional oud solo]
The morning sun will rise again
But will we rise to ease their pain?
Or stay wrapped in comfort's chains?
[Final Chorus]
How can I sleep while my people are dying?
Wake up, my people, hear their crying
The night holds no peace anymore
Till justice knocks upon our door
(Ya umati, rise up, ya umati)