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.
Kan Nafsee Aaraf
Elissa Lyrics
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وفاكرني ولا خلاص يا غالي نسيتني
كان نفسي اعرف قد ايه حبيتني
وفاكرني ولا خلاص يا غالي نسيتني
من يوم فراقنا وانا بشتاق إليك
جربت بعدي ازاي قدرت تفوتني
من يوم فراقنا وانا بشتاق إليك
ماعرفش ليه فكرت فيك
وسئلت روحي ازاي تكون حبيت بجد
وقدرت تبعد عني يوم
وقدرت تتحمل فراقي وبينا وعد
ماعرفش ليه فكرت فيك
وسئلت روحي ازاي تكون حبيت بجد
وقدرت تبعد عني يوم
وقدرت تتحمل فراقي وبينا وعد
من يوم فراقنا وانا بشتاق إليك
جربت بعدي ازاي قدرت تفوتني
مش عارفة بعدك ليه مأثر فيّا
يمكن عشان يا حبيبي صعب عليّا
مش عارفة بعدك ليه مأثر فيّا
يمكن عشان يا حبيبي صعب عليّا
معقول نسيتني قوام والله حرام
طب فين كلام الحب والحنيّه
ماعرفش ليه فكرت فيك
وسئلت روحي ازاي تكون حبيت بجد
وقدرت تبعد عني يوم
وقدرت تتحمل فراقي وبينا وعد
ماعرفش ليه فكرت فيك
وسئلت روحي ازاي تكون حبيت بجد
وقدرت تبعد عني يوم
وقدرت تتحمل فراقي وبينا وعد
من يوم فراقنا وانا بشتاق إليك
جربت بعدي ازاي قدرت تفوتني
Elissa's song "Kan Nafsee Aaraf" is a beautiful and emotional ballad that speaks of a love that has been lost. The song repeats the same refrain, asking the same question again and again: "I wish I knew how much you loved me, do you remember me or have you forgotten me?" This line speaks to the yearning and uncertainty that comes with a lost love, and the fear of being forgotten by someone who once meant everything.
The song then goes on to express the singer's own longing for her lost love, and the difficulty she's had moving on. She wonders how he managed to forget her and move on so easily, while she remains stuck in the past, unable to let go. There's a certain desperation and vulnerability in her voice as she sings, and the repetition of the chorus only adds to this feeling of being stuck, unable to move on.
Overall, "Kan Nafsee Aaraf" is a powerful and emotional song about love, loss, and the fear of being forgotten. It captures the universal feeling of heartbreak and longing, and showcases Elissa's incredible vocal range and ability to convey complex emotions through her music.
Line by Line Meaning
كان نفسي اعرف قد ايه حبيتني
I wish I knew how much you loved me
وفاكرني ولا خلاص يا غالي نسيتني
Do you still remember me, or have you forgotten me, my dear?
من يوم فراقنا وانا بشتاق إليك
Since the day we parted, I've been missing you
جربت بعدي ازاي قدرت تفوتني
I wonder how you managed to move on after me
ماعرفش ليه فكرت فيك
I don't know why I thought of you
وسئلت روحي ازاي تكون حبيت بجد
I asked my soul how could I have truly loved you?
وقدرت تبعد عني يوم
And you were able to stay away from me
وقدرت تتحمل فراقي وبينا وعد
And you were able to handle our separation and the promises between us
مش عارفة بعدك ليه مأثر فيّا
I don't know why you still affect me after you left
يمكن عشان يا حبيبي صعب عليّا
Maybe because, my dear, it's hard on me
معقول نسيتني قوام والله حرام
It's not possible that you forgot about me, it's a sin
طب فين كلام الحب والحنيّه
Where did all the love and tenderness go?
Lyrics © Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: Mohamad Refai
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