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Novel: The Alchemist
Hymn 16 · Album I
Read the complete lyrics to “Maktub” by Josh Chakka from The Alchemist, a Hymns for Entrepreneurs album about Santiago's journey. Listen to the song.
Part of the songbook
Maktub is one chapter in The Alchemist, a musical interpretation centered on Santiago's journey.
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Novel: The Alchemist
Lyric sheet
Original lyric sheet / Track 16
From the original lyric sheet for The Alchemist. Wording may differ slightly from the released recording.
[Verse 1] Wind blows east, your scent I know, levanter soft and low Desert behind, my Legend found, but it's to you I go. The treasure's gold beneath the tree, means nothing now, my love Compared to you, my destiny, sent from the stars above. [Chorus] Maktub, my love awaits, across the desert wide Journey done, the circle closed, nowhere left to hide. I'm coming, Fatima, through sun and shifting sand I'm coming, Fatima, to take your loving hand. [Verse 2] I saw your face in desert stars, heard whispers on the breeze You were my light through trials hard, your memory brought me ease. Absence only made you shine, my constant, burning flame And every step just sang your name, again and yet again. [Chorus] Maktub, my love awaits, across the desert wide Journey done, the circle closed, nowhere left to hide. I'm coming, Fatima, through sun and shifting sand I'm coming, Fatima, to take your loving hand! [Outro] The wind it brings your kiss to me... rests gently on my face... I'm coming home... I see you now... Fatima... My true place... Maktub... Oh, Maktub... Home... with you...
Lyrics © Josh Chakka.