Alaa Al Aswany - The Yacoubian Building (Busayna and Taha) lyrics

This scene in the 2006 movie The Yacoubian Building, directed by Marwan Hamed and based on the novel by Alaa Al Aswany, corresponds to pages 21-22 and 46-48 of the Humphrey Davies translation of the novel. In it, Taha visits Busayna prior to going to take his examination. The corresponding text of the novel is also available on Poetry Genius. 00:36:00 – 00:37:39 INT: Taha's room. He prepares for his interview and prays. EXT: On the roof. Busayna waits for Taha. She is dressed modestly, in a white shawl. Taha: Why are you standing outside this early? Busayna: I was waiting for you Busayna: I was wrong, Taha, but you must excuse me Life is like a trap and sometimes I don't realize what I'm saying Busayna: Give me the ring back. Taha: No. Busayna: Give it to me, I know you have it Give it to me. Don't be so melodramatic Taha: You need patience with a girl like you, but it will work out. Busyana: Have you looking the mirror? Taha: Just quickly Busayna: You look great. Taha: Pray for me today. Busayna: You'll do great; you look better than real police officers. Taha: I'm going out early to catch a bus before they get crowded. So my suit won't get creased. Busayna: Take a taxi, you'll arrive relaxed. And say this prayer before the exam: “God, let my words be above theirs” …And recite the two protective verses of the Qur'an. Bye. Taha: Bye