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Desert Rose Lyrics by Sting

Brand New Day (Expanded Edition)

1999

[Intro: Cheb Mami]
Layli, layli, oh
Hathe mada tawila
Wa ana nahos ana wahala ghzalti
Wa ana nahos ana wahala ghzalti
Wa ana nahos ana wahala ghzalti

[Chorus: Sting]
I dream of rain, ya leil, ya leil
I dream of gardens in the desert sand
I wake in vain, ya leil, ya leil
I dream of love as time runs through my hand

[Verse 1: Sting]
I dream of fire, ya leil, ya leil
Those dreams are tied to a horse that will never tire
And in the flames, ya leil, ya leil
Her shadows play in the shape of a man's desire
This desert rose, ya leil, ya leil
Each of her veils, a secret promise
This desert flower, ya leil, ya leil
No sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this
And as she turns, ya leil, ya leil
This way she moves in the logic of all my dreams
This fire burns, ya leil, ya leil
I realize that nothing's as it seems

[Chorus: Sting]
I dream of rain, ya leil, ya leil
I dream of gardens in the desert sand
I wake in vain, ya leil, ya leil
I dream of love as time runs through my hand

[Post-Chorus: Sting]
I dream of rain, ya leil, ya leil
I lift my gaze to empty skies above
I close my eyes, ya leil, ya leil
This rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of her love

[Bridge: Cheb Mami]
Aman, aman, aman
Omry feek antia
Ma ghair antia
Ma ghair antia

[Chorus: Sting]
I dream of rain, ya leil, ya leil
I dream of gardens in the desert sand
I wake in vain, ya leil, ya leil
I dream of love as time runs through my hand

[Verse 2: Sting]
Sweet desert rose, ya leil, ya leil
Each of her veils, a secret promise
This desert flower, ya leil, ya leil
No sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this
Sweet desert rose
This memory of Eden haunts us all
This desert flower, ya leil, ya leil
This rare perfume, is the sweet intoxication of the fall

[Outro: Cheb Mami]
Layli, oh-oh, layli, layli, ah-ah-ah
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About “Desert Rose” by Sting

Read the complete lyrics to "Desert Rose" by Sting from the album "Brand New Day (Expanded Edition)" in 1999. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Arabic Pop - بوب عربي, Arabic - عربي, Afro-Arab.

"Desert Rose" is performed by Sting. from the album "Brand New Day (Expanded Edition)" in 1999 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Desert Rose", explore more songs by Sting using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Desert Rose" is credited to Sting. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Desert Rose" appears on "Brand New Day (Expanded Edition)" in 1999.

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