I had a stage where I was listening to A LOT of Arabic music, thanks particularly thanks to Imarhan. And I love the fact that Barry Can't Swim has combined my love for chilled out house music with an Arabic aesthetic.

There is a sort of comforting allure "El Layali" has, and I think a good reason just might be the vintage appeal that creeps up on the listener. The ABSOLUTELY BREATH-TAKING arrangement of the keys dare not escape mention. With this Barry Can't Swim exudes a level of elegance and musical opulence next to the good vibes he bestows upon us.

Barry Can't Swim's "El Layali" Lyrics

A lot of people are looking for the lyrics/sample used in Barry Can't Swim's "El Layali" and we're happy to report that it incorporates a sample from Egyptian-Libyan singer Hamid Al Shaeri's "Ouda" (1988).

It skillfully reimagines and expands upon the evocative sounds of "Ouda", creating a captivating blend that showcases the seamless integration of diverse musical influences.

The Galyono Galiano change

In 2025, a few users noted that the original track has moved from Barry Can’t Swim’s Amor Fati EP and is under a new artist name called Galyono Galiano. My suggestion is that the potential change is most likely due to copyright issues related to the sample used in the original version.

posted by Lu
February 2022