Poetry and romance are already important themes in Arabic music for hundreds of years, and Khoury eloquently captured — and up-to-date — that custom with “Kel El Qasayed,” the opening piano notes of which can be promptly recognizable for any Arabic music listener. Cite

The song highlights the severe realities of war along with the emotional and spiritual turmoil the soldier endures. The title, “Devils & Dust,” retains deep symbolism. “Devils” signify internal demons that haunt the soldier, while “dust” refers back to the