Prompt:

[Verse 1] I brought the figs in a woven tray You laughed when the sea wind stole your scarf The yard smelled sweet from roasted grain And your anklets rang through the dust I set the cups by the painted wall You said my hands still knew the road The old gate creaked like a memory And the moon sat low on the palm trees [Pre-Chorus] Come close, come close The night is kind tonight Come close, come close Let the old song rise [Chorus] Mizrah on the roof Mizrah on the roof We dance till the dawn comes through Mizrah on the roof Mizrah on the roof Your smile makes the whole town move (Ya habibi) (Ya habibi) The heart remembers you [Verse 2] Your mother clapped with a silver ring Your brother beat time on the tin plate I heard our names in the sharh rhythm Like dates dropping soft in the heat You wore henna like a secret fire I wore my pride like a borrowed coat But when you sang from the doorway Even the dust began to glow [Pre-Chorus] Come close, come close The night is kind tonight Come close, come close Let the old song rise [Chorus] Mizrah on the roof Mizrah on the roof We dance till the dawn comes through Mizrah on the roof Mizrah on the roof Your smile makes the whole town move (Ya habibi) (Ya habibi) The heart remembers you [Bridge] If I leave with the morning cart Keep one cup and keep one prayer I’ll follow that mirwas sound Back to your door, back there [Final Chorus] Mizrah on the roof Mizrah on the roof We dance till the dawn comes through Mizrah on the roof Mizrah on the roof Your smile makes the whole town move (Ya habibi) (Ya habibi) The heart remembers you