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.
Forever Love
Elissa Lyrics
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I see a never ending paradise
Even when your far away
I know your mine eternally
When the day turns into night my love
I know this love affair will never end
You are mine for the world to see
Forever you, forever me
Chorus:
Forever love
Your in my dreams, my angel from above
When I'm in your arms you'll keep me warm
Cause the love we share makes me aware
That you forever love
When the stars fall from the sky
I'll always know that you'll be by my side
Another tear will not be shed
Its just you and I
When the day turns into night my love
I know this love affair will never end
You are mine for the world to see
Forever you, forever me
Chorus (3x)
Elissa's Forever Love is a romantic song that talks about the eternal and undying love between two individuals. The opening line of the song, "When I look into your eyes, I see a never-ending paradise," suggests the immense love and affection she feels towards her partner. The singer believes that their love is eternal and goes beyond distance and time. She firmly believes that her partner is hers forever, and nothing can ever come in between them.
Even when the day turns into night, she knows that her love affair will never end. The phrase "You are mine for the world to see, forever you, forever me" signifies that nothing can break their bond, and they will remain together for eternity. The use of the phrase "In my dreams, my angel from above" in the chorus portrays the depth of love and admiration she holds for her partner.
Moreover, the singer showcases her loyalty and devotion in times of distress. She knows that her partner will always be by her side, and they will face every difficulty together. "When the stars fall from the sky, I'll always know that you'll be by my side" depicts the trust and confidence she puts in her partner. The phrase "Cause the love we share makes me aware that you forever love" highlights the strength of their love, which keeps them united through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look into your eyes
I see an endless world of happiness and joy.
I see a never ending paradise
Your presence gives me a feeling of peace and calmness that lasts forever.
Even when your far away
Even when we are apart, my heart belongs to you.
I know your mine eternally
Our love is destined to last forever and nothing can change that.
When the day turns into night my love
Our love stays strong and unchanging even in the darkest of times.
I know this love affair will never end
Our love will never falter, waver or fade away.
You are mine for the world to see
Our love is for everyone to witness and admire.
Forever you, forever me
We are meant to be together forever and nothing can change that.
Forever love
Our love will endure for eternity.
Your in my dreams, my angel from above
You live in my heart even when I'm sleeping, and you bring me happiness and comfort.
When I'm in your arms you'll keep me warm
Being in your embrace makes me feel safe, secure and loved.
Cause the love we share makes me aware
Our love makes me understand how beautiful life can be.
That you forever love
Our love will last a lifetime.
When the stars fall from the sky
Even during the worst moments, our love will stay strong and intact.
I'll always know that you'll be by my side
You will always be my companion and my support, no matter what.
Another tear will not be shed
We will not cry, because our love brings us only happiness and love.
Its just you and I
We are together, and that's all we need in this world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Conny Jackson, Doug Jansen Smith, Michael Brandon Barnes
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