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.
Irham Albi
Elissa Lyrics
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وحياة قلبي اللي هواك
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
إرحم قلبي المشتاق خليني أعيش وياك
وحياة قلبي اللي هواك
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
العمر فيه كم ليلة
زي الليلة دي جميلة
زي الليلة دي جميلة
يا حبيبي وإنت معايا
الليلة تبقى بمية ليلة
إرحم قلبي المشتاق خليني أعيش وياك
وحياة قلبي اللي هواك
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
أنا كل الناس حسوني
مجنونة بهواك يا عيوني
كل ما تقرب مني القلب يذوب ويغني
بس إنت تميل وتسلم
الشوق فيّ بيتكلم
وبغيب عن كل الدنيا ولا غير حبك يا شاغلني
أنا كل الناس حسوني
مجنونة بهواك يا عيوني
كل ما تقرب مني القلب يذوب ويغني
بس إنت تميل وتسلم
الشوق فيّ بيتكلم
وبغيب عن كل الدنيا ولا غير حبك يا شاغلني
غير حبك يا شاغلني
إرحم قلبي المشتاق خليني أعيش وياك
آه) وحياة قلبي اللي هواك)
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
تعرف أنا إيه مصبّرني
رغم إنّي هواك حيّرني
إنّي بشوفك قدامي ولا شيء عنّك غيّرني
خذني بحضنك دفّيني
الثانية ببعدك على عيني
يا حبيبي ارحمني كفاية ده أنا قلبي بشوقه ماليني
تعرف أنا إيه مصبّرني
رغم إنّي هواك حيّرني
إنّي بشوفك قدامي ولا شيء عنّك غيّرني
خذني بحضنك دفّيني
الثانية ببعدك على عيني
يا حبيبي ارحمني كفاية ده أنا قلبي بشوقه ماليني
إرحم قلبي المشتاق خليني أعيش وياك
وحياة قلبي اللي هواك
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
إرحم قلبي المشتاق خليني أعيش وياك
وحياة قلبي اللي هواك
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
The song "Irham Albi" by Elissa is a heartfelt expression of deep longing for a loved one. The lyrics convey the singer's desperate desire to be with their significant other and the pain of separation. The repeated plea to "have mercy on my longing heart, let me live with you" expresses the singer's vulnerability and yearning for love.
The song uses imagery to portray the depth of the singer's feelings, comparing their lover's presence to a beautiful night that could last forever. The lyrics also describe the overwhelming effect of the lover's absence, causing the singer's heart to melt and sing with longing. The second verse reveals the singer's obsession with their lover, declaring that they are madly in love and that every time their lover is near, their heart melts and sings. However, they must cope with the reality that their love cannot be fulfilled.
Overall, "Irham Albi" is a beautifully written song that captures the emotional intensity of unrequited love. The lyrics are enhanced by Elissa's soulful voice, which brings the words to life and conveys the passion of the singer's message.
Line by Line Meaning
إرحم قلبي المشتاق خليني أعيش وياك
Have mercy on my longing heart and let me live with you
وحياة قلبي اللي هواك
My heart's life is loving you
مش قادرة أنا ع الأشواق
I cannot bear this yearning
العمر فيه كم ليلة
Life has many nights
زي الليلة دي جميلة
Just like this beautiful night
يا حبيبي وإنت معايا
Oh my beloved, when you're with me
الليلة تبقى بمية ليلة
This night feels like a hundred nights
أنا كل الناس حسوني
I'm like no other, I am lovesick
مجنونة بهواك يا عيوني
I am crazy for your love, oh my eyes
كل ما تقرب مني القلب يذوب ويغني
Whenever you come near, my heart melts and sings
بس إنت تميل وتسلم
But when you turn away, my heart surrenders
الشوق فيّ بيتكلم
Longing speaks within me
وبغيب عن كل الدنيا ولا غير حبك يا شاغلني
And I disappear from the world, only your love occupies me
غير حبك يا شاغلني
Nobody occupies me except your love
تعرف أنا إيه مصبّرني
You know what keeps me going?
رغم إنّي هواك حيّرني
Despite loving you, you puzzle me
إنّي بشوفك قدامي ولا شيء عنّك غيّرني
Just seeing you in front of me changes everything
خذني بحضنك دفّيني
Take me in your arms and warm me
الثانية ببعدك على عيني
The moment you're gone, it hurts me
يا حبيبي ارحمني كفاية ده أنا قلبي بشوقه ماليني
Oh my beloved, have mercy on me, my heart is melting with yearning
Lyrics © Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: mohamad Refai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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