Shimbiryahow Ma Duushaa
“Oh bird, do you fly?”
Shimbiryahow Ma Duushaa
Poet: Mohammed Ibrahim Warsame
Singer Name: Xaliimo Khaliif Magool
“Shimbiryahow ma duushaa” is a soul-stirring Somali song – slow, sentimental, and romantic. It is performed by the talented Xaliimo Khaliif Magool and penned by the esteemed poet Mohammed Ibrahim Warsame, who is widely known as “Hadraawi.” Accompanied by the evocative composition of Abdikariim Ahmed “Jiir,” the song unfolds a poignant narrative of unrequited love. Magool’s emotive rendition brings to life the yearning of a woman for a distant lover who remains elusive.
Hadraawi’s lyrical finesse paints a canvas of heartache and longing, while Jiir’s haunting melody further deepens the emotional resonance of the lyrics. The protagonist, in her inability to connect with her beloved, seeks solace through a symbolic messenger – a bird – pleading for it to carry her message across the vast distances that separate them. Beyond its artistic merit, this song stands as a universal ode to the themes of love and separation, resonating through the ages within the rich tapestry of Somali cultural expression.