Lolo Zouaï - Desert Rose (2018)

From my debut album High Highs to Low Lows
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"This is my new favorite song.. it means so much to me. I’m half Algerian and growing up in America has created a cultural and religious divide between me and my dad’s family. I wrote this song in an attempt to unify us by mixing English, French, and Arabic, and to ask them to accept me and love me as I am."
Written by Lolo Zouaï
Produced by Stelios
Mixed by Stelios
Mastered by Joe LaPorta
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[@jennyrosado]

If Lolo and The Weeknd made a collab... GOD, I need that to happen!

[@anthonysmith9972]

Jenny Rosado damn you actually got a like from her 👏👍

[@badmeow2312]

isnt her name spelled lulu not lolo

[@Disha09_]

truuue😭😭😭

[@Disha09_]

truuue😭😭😭

[@zariahscott8212]

@@badmeow2312 no its lolo

[@marwasara1]

why isn't she everywhere???? she's so good!!!!!!!!!1

[@Looperrr]

Now she is😂

[@luvsqq1527]

Fr I’m happy for her but sad bc she was one of my secret artist😭

[@tyquianbowman8990]

@@Looperrr she’s not

[@Light-hc5iq]

@@luvsqq1527 same here but soo happy she getting the recognition she deserves

[@briannaburnley2339]

I been saying tht I sung this song when I was pregnant with my son and now he's one and he'll smile at me because he knows this song...... he be trying to sing......

[@Carlos77589]

imagine he weeknd on this as well... wow

[@bohemianstarsoceanheartreading]

Yass

[@pisceanrat]

Omg

[@keeptabbsontabby]

Carlos Martinez nah he’ll fuck it up

[@ANDSTONE100]

fuck off, he'd ruin it

[@ANDSTONE100]

@Paulina Yushuvayev no, he clearly and literally cannot sing loool

[@kaniyapalmer2302]

Giving me Summer Walker , Sza , Jhene Aiko , The Weekend, Kehlani and H.E.R vibes

[@kirasbeauty2034]

I was just going to say that

[@frnxes8122]

She better than all 3!!!

[@spundout]

@@frnxes8122 not better than but she seems like to make their type of music

[@laila1752]

you could've just said r&b/soul. people who don't know much about music genres keep comparing upcoming artists with one they already know in that genre, it's embarrassing

[@kaniyapalmer2302]

@@laila1752 not comparing

[@nourbachir8414]

بنت بلاديييي😭😭😭❤ our girl we love youuu from your country Algeria bebe🇩🇿👑

[@bouchra08880]

مكنتش علبالي بلي دزيرية

[@ranadaghesh3816]

The first time I see an actual correct Arabic sentence in an English song

[@lovelyghosted7145]

she said two words though

[@YH-vf6pc]

She's also half Algerian

[@MrZxcvbnm22]

Maybe because she is arab.

[@nafisamichaelis5367]

@@MrZxcvbnm22 is she?

[@f1content364]

Read the description there she explains the meaning of the song

[@StarsNight123]

GIRL u took my breath away are you a Siren from mythology? dayum

[@calopsitagames-7]

Seems to...

[@kristineamper1662]

she's a pisces.

[@yishi.4466]

@@kristineamper1662 omg lol

[@bogarts4034]

If ever i find someone with a great voice im gonna use this line

[@iamazem1863]

LYRICS! [Verse 1] "Inshallah," that's what you say You think I lost my faith You won't speak my name Forbidden, won't see you again I chose a "life of sin" Wish you could forgive [Pre-Chorus] I got sharp edges I get defensive Too lost to care Middle finger in the air, I'm sorry that I scared ya Be my protector when I cross the Sahara Take me there Take me there and [Chorus] Love me like a desert rose Hold me like you can't let go Keep me safe when I come home Love me like a desert rose [Verse 2] Regarde nous Les mêmes joues Toi et moi, tous les deux les mêmes Plus de joie, en rentrant dans le bled [Pre-Chorus] I got sharp edges I get defensive Too lost to care Middle finger in the air, I'm sorry that I scared ya Be my protector when I cross the Sahara Take me there [Chorus] Love me like a desert rose Hold me like you can't let go Keep me safe when I come home Love me like a- [Bridge] Love me, that's all I want (habibi) Hold me, it's that too much? (habibi) Keep me safe when I come home (habibi) Love me Ah, love me like a- [Chorus] Love me like a desert rose Hold me like you can't let go Keep me safe when I come home Love me like a- [Outro] Like a desert Habibi, habibi (habibi) Habibi, habibi, ah (habibi) Habibi, habibi, ah Love me Won't you love me?

[@myjams7180]

Thank you!

[@ninisloveletter2578]

Jimin's Jamless SugaKookie's Park HI ARMY !! 😂💜

[@alexiaaa3334]

iam azem z

[@kimchi9592]

1

[@ornenikoffi5606]

😘😘😘

[@ahlembns3080]

Been obsessed with this song for 2 years now lets hope tiktok won't ruin it

[@shelly423]

They’re starting to, making the song sexual 🥲.

[@liyah2official22]

@@shelly423 rii😭. but i love this song!!!

[@rmh6119]

they already ruined it

[@shelly423]

@Cyriah Edwards But the comment was about TikTok. The song is about her Trauma and religious differences and more. It’s weird.

[@shelly423]

@Cyriah Edwards The comment isn’t about any other social media or any other person outside of the app. It’s about TikTok specifically.

[@IlonaBrant]

Haven’t heard something so heavenly-sounding in a long time 😭✨ The french and arabic motives in the song..her voice..omg everything about this song gives me gosebumps when I listen to it 🤯 Takes you to another dimension ❤️ The power of music….

[@arose1776]

make more songs arab influenced like you do french, want to hear more about ur algerian roots i relate to your story more than u know

[@AliceVanIsa]

Try Ta-Ra if you don't know her :)

[@lilipoca4091]

She is algerien?

[@selma7338]

Lili Poca *algerian and yes she is

[@nuages8915]

@@lilipoca4091 half french half algerian

[@KakiHopo]

@@AliceVanIsa Thanks a lot I checked: is a French Algerian singer songwriter know for her low wave, Japanese inspired, unique beats. It is an other style. I relate to Lolo Zouaï who also mixes language😍🌹

[@anthonymatumbu4613]

You kill this arabic vibes 😍 !! Peace a tous les gens qui viennent du moyens-orient et du Maghreb ont est ensembles 🙏🏿 ☝🏿

[@daami7100]

Anthony Matumbu communautarisme...

[@anthonymatumbu4613]

Damien Bury non ça n’a rien à voir je dit ça car , la musique a des inspirations orientales c’est tout , elle aurais repris des sonorités asiatiques j’ aurais dit la meme choses avec les asiat , c est stupide de dire ça surtout dans l univers musical quoi 😶 😅

[@msbonamusic5381]

Fais pas attention bro 😅

[@vRDB-el1ol]

Et les autres avec vous aussi! Lol ;)

[@800subswithoutnovideo7]

🙏🙏

[@blondedcocaine9339]

THAT HUUUHHUUHHUUINNGNG IN THE BEGINNING OMFFGGG

[@malaika4031]

blondedcocaine 💀💀💀

[@shanksswife]

omfggg💀💀💀💀

[@hhhdkkkdhbdj]

I get lost in it

[@alexiaehurley9392]

It sound like justin bieber so much

[@rahwatomas]

It sounds just like an Arabic song

[@tarathemama751]

I almost cried from listening to this cause her voice is so beautiful and the song is very relatable

[@_kurosakii]

Me too 😪

[@garybooth6395]

A soldiers teardrop

[@liban-zb9ow]

Ok

[@AdToPr]

I LIKE THIS MASTER BETTER

[@inspiREDancer2]

The ending is so beautiful. Starting @3:39

[@renee.c2732]

esh omg sameeee

[@cg.9186]

fav part 🥺

[@itswineglass]

That part gives me chills 😩

[@gumanawalid2901]

٣سنوات 😭😭

[@Almiron489]

The whole song is spectacular but at the end when the violin starts... Holy $hit 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it's so addictive

[@keeptabbsontabby]

this gives me kehlani vibes and high vibes.

[@shanksswife]

yessss!! glad i wasn't the only who thought that! 👏

[@frruitloop7488]

ella mai, and h.e.r vibes

[@keeptabbsontabby]

yess!!!!

[@leena7961]

@@frruitloop7488 she actually helped produce one of h.e.r's albums

[@crumbyflower]

facts

[@peachmuffins42]

I LOVE the Arabic mix into this . Beautiful voice , love this song x

[@aaliyahbell7925]

Me Finding out that this song is about family trauma and religious differences after its being heavily sexualized is really something................ But I get it because her sensual and smooth vocals along with this slightly angst beat together creates tension when you don't understand the lyrics and you are just listening.

[@SupernaturalLove100]

People interpret songs differently from the artist.

[@aaliyahbell7925]

@@SupernaturalLove100 I get that, but i was just getting it from her pov

[@rukiakuchiki5136]

@@aaliyahbell7925 do you have a reference where she says this?? I've been listening to her since late 2018 and never heard any mention of this.

[@rukiakuchiki5136]

I mean I already knew it was about how both her ethnic backgrounds have always had this cultural clash, but never heard her say anything about her being sexually traumatized? Unless you're referring to her muslim background, and how her muslim roots/culture was different when it came to what was expected from her as a woman, such as the way a woman dresses/behaves, and how that encourages a sort of sexual repression compared to what western/french society allows. I think I vaguely remember seeing her mention something about that in an old video, since she has both french and algerian backgrounds. But then again, I might be misrememberimg some things...so if I'm wrong let me know....I for sure do not remember her saying anything beyond that though. Edit: nvm, i defintely remember the interview explaining what I just mentioned in my comment. Definitely was not about sexual abuse, but rather about the culture clashes of her contrasting customs between two different ethic roots/backgrounds. The somg is about wanting to just be loved and accepted by her muslim heritage, and that part of her family. I know you didnt say she was abused, but without context thats what I gathered the comment implied, since it's been so long since I watched that interview and for a minute, I could only vaguely remember the interview. The lyrics of her song helped refresh my memory about the interview though, so now I understand what your comment actually meant given that I recalled the knowledge and context of her interview back then.

[@aaliyahbell7925]

@@rukiakuchiki5136 My friend who is a supper fan of her told me, so that, I would not know, if someone knows just drop it here.

[@sheikhzaid9_9]

Lolo Your voice is so soothing. It makes my mind forget everything!!!! French and Arabic I want more like this one!!!! The end though is the most beautiful part

[@ishaktam7]

She is french and algerian

[@botbot3698]

These vocal melodies are fire

[@Hoodie_queen]

This is the type of music I'd make if I was an artist tbh I love this vibe

[@rehmaanfatahu1272]

I love the Arabic mix in this song.. She sung in three languages. This is the first time I have listening the song where the singer incorporated THREE languages.

[@not_u9913]

someone here in 2024?

[@hibaJaouhar-x1n]

Yesss meee

[@dnss23]

Yeahh

[@oubiradjihane7422]

👋

[@muchirosimp]

Yesss

[@SilentSlayer-tj1jy]

yeahhhhhh@@muchirosimp

[@vanessadifruscio1757]

Hope release more arabic feel music frfr

[@sheikhzaid9_9]

Vanessa Difruscio its French music

[@arose1776]

sheikh zayd with arabic sayings, she’s half algerian

[@sheikhzaid9_9]

a rose i didn't knew that. I thought she is french

[@Vlinderr.]

a rose اما لولو زواي نص جزائريه؟ ولا تقصدين شيء ثاني؟

[@josexo4898]

@@Vlinderr. oui

[@ghitaarhila9378]

first time seeing an english song without '' baby '' finally

[@oLiver-dc4fi]

Ghita Arhila she be like “habibi”

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

oLiver 0118 🤣

[@staious7266]

What's bad about it?

[@celiablk8655]

Ghita Arhila but it ends with habibi (which it means baby)

[@catea1._]

Yeah, ironic that habibi means baby 😂😂

[@yoonology]

this song is so beautiful, the vocals, the instrumental, the background ad libs. i’m literally ascending from my seat writing this.

[@JoclynPraylow-lz9fz]

bro the ending gives me chills

[@Limah__95]

the vibe of this song gives a butterfly in the belly...🦋🦋

[@manel8375]

as an algerian who was born and raised in america i can really relate to the lyrics

[@leena7961]

same. i never see any algerian-americas on tv or making music so i love this even more

[@yousrabenichou5450]

same here, she's also algerian-french i relate to this a lot damn i love this

[@jenreneisbae4495]

lolo is half French and Algerian too

[@mwahhha226]

check out miraa may an algerian singer from london who does similar music

[@mcparadox1]

Non She was born in Paris and move to USA

[@mero.ven038]

صوتك يجنن وهادء ويجيب الراحه تستحك اكثر من مليون وربي💗🌹

[@Mike-uz9hs]

Those araibic sounding effects are perfect. I never even knew i knew what they sound like

[@douaasworld9670]

Our girl we love you from your country 🇩🇿🇩🇿💗

[@shelly423]

No way TikTok found this 💀! I remember editing to this 25/8 when it first came out.

[@peachybtan]

SAME OMG i’ve loved this song since 2018

[@thesupasoka1133]

I just found out. This fire asf

[@iconicjungle4774]

@@thesupasoka1133 aye Boruto pfp

[@freshlyexisted]

lmao for real- i'm lowkey disappointed but highkey proud cause lolo deserve better recognition

[@shelly423]

@FreshlyExisted true !

[@minidivasus4176]

When it started my stomach dropped now I got this on repeat.

[@FattalStudio]

Incredible song ! Greetings and blessings from Oran Algeria ! 🇩🇿

[@user-iw5eo7xd8m]

가사가 너무 좋아요.... 진짜 소름 돋았습니다.. 크게 되시길 바랄게요 구독 합니다❤

[@joycetaoexo8319]

THE FACT TAEYONG LISTENS TO YOU AS WELL AHHHH I LOVE YOU BOTH SM

[@jridiemna8696]

Anyone in 2024?😍

[@ShelIy456]

can't stop playing this song

[@Sabryina]

I have goosebumps / J'ai des frissons... She's amazing ♥

[@danai3630]

Love the background vocals 😍😍😍

[@lvbngtnx6282]

a perfeição dessa música nunca acaba>>> 😫

[@blzraay]

Sim, queria ter conhecido antes, mas tá bom, conheci em um momento ótimo

[@hino_chan2012]

Essa merece reconhecimento

[@miatomlinson5195]

[Lyrics] "Inshallah," that's what you say You think I lost my faith You won't speak my name Forbidden, won't see you again I chose a "life of sin" Wish you could forgive [Pre-Chorus] I got sharp edges I get defensive Too lost to care Middle finger in the air, I'm sorry that I scared ya Be my protector when I cross the Sahara Take me there Take me there and [Chorus] Love me like a desert rose Hold me like you can't let go Keep me safe when I come home Love me like a desert rose [Verse 2] Regarde nous Les mêmes joues Toi et moi, tous les deux les mêmes Plus de joie, en rentrant dans le bled [Pre-Chorus] I got sharp edges I get defensive Too lost to care Middle finger in the air, I'm sorry that I scared ya Be my protector when I cross the Sahara Take me there [Chorus] Love me like a desert rose Hold me like you can't let go Keep me safe when I come home Love me like a- [Bridge] Love me, that's all I want (habibi) Hold me, it's that too much? (habibi) Keep me safe when I come home (habibi) Love me Ah, love me like a- [Chorus] Love me like a desert rose Hold me like you can't let go Keep me safe when I come home Love me like a- [Outro] Like a desert Habibi, habibi (habibi) Habibi, habibi, ah (habibi) Habibi, habibi, ah Love me Won't you love me?

[@nikiniki9502]

Thank u val from indonesia

[@estherh8164]

Thankyou x

[@Blueivy115]

I first heared this BEAUTIFUL song thru a Video that Larry from Les Twins danced to . What an Angelic voice and Larry showing emotion thru dance was a double treat . Wow ...Im still in awe !!!!!!!

[@luzmeripalominos8063]

Its really true kpop stans have amazing taste of music

[@nesxrineivon7924]

I wish u could produce more songs of this style, i will support u, i love u, your voice is so beautiful and relaxing , good luck 💗💗

[@kenzie9043]

Nesrine Varmy armys are everywhere 💜💜💜

[@kaz3066]

you cannot go anywhere without seeing army- 😂💜

[@kaz3066]

Ken Zie we really are 😔🖐

[@jenreneisbae4495]

Omg we have the same pf

[@liban-zb9ow]

Ok

[@derricahumphrey6449]

My heart stopped!! I stood in my living room with my mouth open listening to this song for the first time!! I have repeated this song so much my boyfriend is humming it!! You have done a beautiful job!! I’m honestly very in love with your voice! Absolutely beautiful very talented please keep going I need more music from you so I can just get swallowed into your vibes and fall asleep to your angel voice!! You are a gift! Keep your head high and push!! Your music will change the world in more ways than one! ❤️❤️ Edit: (( see you soon I’ll be at your Show here in Dallas 😍😍!! I’m so excited)) ((come through girl!! Pull through with the vocals❤️❤️))

[@stikbugh07]

God her voice is STUNNING. I love this song so much. It sends shivers down my whole body, the control in her voice is astonishing.

[@EazyE5150]

Who else has been rocking with Lolo since the beginning?

[@muchirosimp]

Meee

[@KORINA171]

The moment you “like” it and haven’t heard it yet! I just know I’ll love it already 😩😍♥️

[@lolzo2251]

Korina Grijalva so relatable!

[@hollowbyakuya2924]

That doesn't even mean anything

[@usbrina]

EU AMO ESSA MÚSICA🇧🇷

[@rosalianascimento3466]

Eu tbm

[@scrmtrl]

Eu tbm, e perfeita

[@raissaoyygirl]

Eu tbm mano, é muito perfeita

[@roselimasantos9348]

@@raissaoyygirl vdd

[@aboboraz7598]

Lovely 🖤

[@a.m8995]

Mano não dá nem pra explicar o quão bom é esse som...

[@liban-zb9ow]

Ok

[@Jessyjess77]

زهرة الصحراء >>>💞

[@Gringoevy07]

A voz dessa mulher é impecável,eu me sinto em outro dimensão ❤️

[@lyv.8197]

SIMMM

[@FaeJewelle]

Omg I love it so much ~

[@humblebee7954]

She is totally going to blow up one of the days!!!!!

[@anewplaneeveryweek]

It’s been long since I found real talent in music...I just found this and I’m *obsessed* and it has such meaning in it, I love it!

[@comfywlea1106]

Obsessed. This song gives me chills...

[@paintedbunting83]

she's so versatile, yes this gives me weeknd vibes but imagine zayn 🤩

[@xduwutees9575]

When she spoke in Arabic I got weak af 😯😩😳🤧 she is bae

[@liti2005]

I can't stop hearing your songs Lolo ! You are special !

[@imanrashwan1771]

Why am i hearing this 3 hears later it came put? This is my new drug

[@shanksswife]

u been missing out

[@oceanbreezq]

This is amazing 😭😭 can't stop listening

[@annamatolli]

me arrepio toda qdo ouço n sei pq...linda voz!!!!!

[@marouadjou4373]

You're country always love u🇩🇿 ❤❤and we love u

[@morasalib8741]

I am Egyptian! I love this song so much! 🇪🇬

[@moonnay3579]

This song,this voice,this woman---

[@queenitakiss3092]

as a multilingual person, this song spoke to me on a deep level

[@jonsenva]

She gets better every time, how is it possible ?

[@merimadz]

Lolo you are so smooth.....

[@kars1159]

i had this song on repeat for the past hour, i can't get enough❤

[@LannahMarie]

This song makes me feel like a melomaniac 😩❤

[@peachybtan]

Wow! My mom and my aunties love this song, on our family group chat I heard your song. And when I heard Arabic in it I thought why not show it to them since we are Muslim .In conclusion they ended absolutely loving this song, the vibe has an Arab flow to it. It’s soothing my auntie said . I love this song too!~

[@yasnoz8034]

Why isn't this beautiful soul getting the fame she deserves ❤❤❤❤

[@Moonn_spell]

I'm so proud of u as an Algerian❤ you have an amazing voice. Keep it up sister I'll support ya!

[@Highshinobii]

Omg!!!!!!!!!! THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raia1864]

não me canso de ouvir essa música, é perfeita! 💘

[@romeo9037]

im overwhelmed this is so beautiful !!!

[@loyoung7523]

She is extremely underrated!!!! 🤩🤩

[@aracelytorres1445]

This song makes me feel powerful

[@pooppee7171]

CHILLS AT THE END

[@kizouqueenofficiel3006]

The big thing that she’s algerian 🥲❤️ people don’t know that algerian speak more than one language ❤️

[@famibasumatary8960]

So glad I found you, been crazy about you since Highs and Lows😍😘

[@lilyanaram1804]

my desert rose please come back 😭

[@BarbieKizzz]

Its been 5 yrs since this song was released omg

[@najeeharris1448]

The very first song I ever heard by Lolo

[@sunflower7816]

Thank you Lee Taeyong for recommending this masterpiece

[@fitriisa4804]

So addicted to this song. Love from Malaysia

[@SSIDotShow]

this song is brilliant af. But the violin at 3:58 hits the final blow

[@morningbreeze98]

I can't get enough of this work of art.

[@Lyzzieny]

Lolo your voice is so magnificent it came from angels only can your voice is amazing

[@killninja5815]

Em pleno 2021 em agosto escutando essa lenda d msc e acabooooo!!❤

[@samarasousa3986]

Adoro essa música 🇧🇷✌️

[@dann1545]

ANOTHER DAYS ANOTHER GOOD DAMN SONG

[@stellapapanikolaou8475]

We need more songs like this!!!!!!!

[@samaray2004]

الاغنيه ادماااااانييييييي 🫰

[@ciaramcmullin4794]

Love how she interacts with fans 🤌🤌🤌

[@Hello_22222]

this song never gets old😩

[@lau24]

after 3 years still a bop💜

[@manuu196]

Who's here because of Demi? She has such a great taste. This is FIRE. If D7 is anything like this, OUR WIGS ARE NOT SAFE!

[@celine102012]

Yeep