Her theatrical beginnings motivated her to move to singing. In 1992, she appeared on LBC's Studio Al Fan talent show. Elissa won a silver medal over the course of her stay on the program. Following this, she performed in concert tirelessly until 1999, when Lido Productions released her first album, Baddy Doub. Elissa's debut on the commercial music scene was definitely an event of considerable importance.
The album was a success and featured a smash hit with famous French gypsy act, Gerard Ferrer. The release of this first album took her straight to Cannes, to participate in the International Music Festival of 2000. Following this first success, Elissa then released her second album, W'akherta Ma'ak which in turn included the hit duet Betghib Betrouh, sung with Lebanese superstar Ragheb Alameh. It was a massive hit, and is still played on radio and TV today, over three years after its initial release. Elissa's album, Ayshalak, has been the number one selling album in the Middle East since its release in June 2002.
For this album, Elissa took advantage of the high momentum of her previous two albums, and managed to reach an even higher level of stardom. The video clip of the album's hit single, also entitled Ayshalak, was filmed in Paris with acclaimed French director Fabrice Begotti. Elissa was officially dressed and made up by Christian Dior Paris for the entire duration of the shoot. This was the first time the illustrious French designer collaborated with an Arab artist. 2002 brought Elissa more consecration with the winning of the Murex d'Or award for best female artist.
Hot on the heels of the outstanding Ayshalak, Elissa shook the music scene further by teaming up with world-famous Irish singer Chris De Burgh. Needless to say, the collaboration of these two talents resulted in the historic duet Lebanese Night, which is featured on De Burgh's 2002 album, Timing is Everything. To crown the year, Elissa was included in the 100 Pioneers of Lebanon anthology book, alongside artists such as Fairuz, Wadih al-Safi, and other personalities who have left their mark on the Lebanese cultural, political and social landscape.
Elissa’s fourth album, Ahla Donya was released in 2004. This was one of the fastest selling albums ever in the Arab world. The album included a variety of songs, such as Kol Youm Fi Omri, Erga' Lel Shou', Hobbak Waja' (Inta Lamin) and Ahla Dounya. The album received a 2005 World Music Award for best selling album in the Middle East and North Africa. In 2005, a Special Collector's Edition of the record was made available (1000 copies) with state-of-the-art packaging including a mini-biography.
In early 2006, Elissa released her fifth studio effort, the album Bastanak, which has sold nearly 3.7 million copies, according to Rotana. In 2006 Elissa again won the World Music Award for best selling Middle Eastern artist for Bastanak.
In December 2007, Elissa released her sixth studio album, Ayami Bik, which achieved a remarkable success in the Middle East and spawned the hit Betmoun.
In December 2009, Elissa released her seventh studio album, Tisada' Bimin. The song Aa Bali Habibi is gaining wide success, especially in Lebanon. The first single is the title track Tisada' Bimin.
Ahla Dounya
Elissa Lyrics
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من شوقي ليك يا حبيبي بدعي تكون في يوم من إسمتي
يا احلى دنيا عشتها في الكون بحاله
في عنيك ليالي عشقتها أول ما مالو
كلمة يا عمري قلتها لحظة لقانا
ماعرفش قلبي لما شافك ايه جراله
طول عمري خايفة احب واعشق زي كل الناس
شفتك ملكت كل شيء فيّا بثواني
علمت قلبي ازاي يحب ويعرف الاخلاص
احتارت اشكي ولا احكي ولا ابكي من فرحتي
من شوقي ليك يا حبيبي بدعي تكون في يوم من إسمتي
The lyrics to Elissa's song Ahla Dounya speak about the overwhelming feeling of love and the emotions that come along with it. The singer talks about how she is torn between expressing her joy and excitement, crying tears of happiness, or just remaining silent and taking it all in. She prays that her love will one day be recognized and that her beloved will always be a part of her life.
The singer goes on to describe how her life has been better with this person in it, and how they are everything to her. She talks about the moments she has spent with this person and how they have been filled with love and affection. The singer is afraid of loving someone as deeply as she does, but with this person, she has found solace and feels complete.
Overall, Ahla Dounya is a beautiful expression of love and the deep emotions that come with it. The singer portrays how her life has been made better by this person, and how she can only hope for their love to be everlasting.
Line by Line Meaning
احترت اشكي ولا احكي ولا ابكي من فرحتي
I am torn between crying, speaking, or crying tears of joy
من شوقي ليك يا حبيبي بدعي تكون في يوم من إسمتي
Out of my longing for you, my love, I pray that you will be called by my name one day
يا احلى دنيا عشتها في الكون بحاله
Oh, the most beautiful world I've ever lived in on this planet
في عنيك ليالي عشقتها أول ما مالو
In your eyes, I fell in love with nights that I had never experienced before
كلمة يا عمري قلتها لحظة لقانا
The moment we met, I said the word 'my life' to you
ماعرفش قلبي لما شافك ايه جراله
I didn't know what happened to my heart when it saw you
طول عمري خايفة احب واعشق زي كل الناس
I have always been afraid of falling in love and getting attached like everyone else
لإني ماملكش في حياتي غير حبة الإحساس
Because in my life, all I have is the feeling of love
شفتك ملكت كل شيء فيّا بثواني
When I saw you, you claimed everything in my heart within seconds
علمت قلبي ازاي يحب ويعرف الاخلاص
You taught my heart how to love and know loyalty
احتارت اشكي ولا احكي ولا ابكي من فرحتي
I am torn between crying, speaking or crying tears of joy out of my happiness for you
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lakyura
احترت اشكي ولا احكي ولا ابكي من فرحتي
من شوقي ليك يا حبيبي بدعي تكون في يوم من قسمتي
يا احلى دنيا عشتها فالكون بحالو
فعنيك ليالي عشقتها اول ما مالو
كلمة ياعمري قلتها لحظة لقانا
معرفش قلبي لما شافك ايه جرالو
طول عمري خايفة احب واعشق زي كل الناس
لاني ما ملكش فحياتي غير حبة الاحساس
شفتك ملكت كل شيء فيا بثواني
علمت قلبي زاي يحب ويعرف الاخلاص
@najinouar6574
لا أستطيع مقاومة مشاعري عند سماعي لأغاني إليسا .....إحساس خيالي رائع 28 سبتمبر 2023 .
@salehalnass
طيب خش قنااااتي 😊
@murokar24
I dont understand a single word what she is singing, but the whole picture is beautiful.... Thank you beautiful young lady ...
@LostinTranslation479
It's indeed a very beautiful song, so much nostalgia
@hamedokhatib7729
This song is 17 years old shes not younge anymore😅shes 48 years old but still iconic and lovely
@firefighter2648
She is not young today she is 50 but still Hot 🤪
@jojoebrahim7420
this song is from around 17 years ago but still great
@yahiakurdia8453
❤️❤️❤️
@forlife5226
لمن يسمعون مثل هذة الاغاني
لديكم احاسيس خيالية 💜
@samiasamia402
😁😁😁