Irhal
Irhal
2011 song by Ramy Essam
"Irhal" (إرحل) is a song by the Egyptian musician Ramy Essam, released in 2011. It was entirely composed by Ramy Essam and exhibits poetic lyrics which illustrate the public's frustration with the current political circumstances in Egypt. Its title is directly translated, in English, as "Leave", being that its message is aimed at expressing the youth's displeased attitude towards President Mubarak's dictatorial regime. "Irhal" famously became the anthem of the Egyptian protests in Tahrir Square. Many believe that Mubarak's resignation was much attributed to the popularity, and the strong message that spread, due to a YouTube post that instantly went viral after its release.
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"Irhal" can be described as a chant, with simple acoustic guitar backing. The song itself is an aggregation of the most memorable and appealing chants Essam heard during his time camping out at Tahrir Square, and as such "Irhal" has been considered by some to be the musical embodiment of the 2011 Egyptian revolution.