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.
Law Taarafou
Elissa Lyrics
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law yom ye2abilko s2aloh
leih el2ayam yaakhdoh
law ta3rafoh
law yom choftoh kallemoh
3a nnas hena bihebooh
ou kaman ba2a 3arrafoh
min fat habibo taah
ou b2o s2aaloh
ezzayo we zay halo
fe balo aw mech fe baalo
mansach hawana w 2amaana
kolli li t2al 2oloooh
ou b2o s2aaloh
ezzayo we zzay halo
fe balo aw mech fe baalo
mansach hawana w 2amaana
kolli li t2al 2oloooh
ou fakkaroh fatni ou bastanah
ou kaman ba2a 3arrafoh
min fat habib ou taah
law ta3rafoh
law kan fi binkom kalam
had ysallem li 3aleiih
law ta3rafoh
2ouloulou bab3at lou salam
le3nih we l2albo liih
law ta3rafoh
law kan fi binkom kalam
had ysallem li 3aleiih
law ta3rafoh
2ouloulou bab3at lou salam
le3nih we l2albo liih
ou fakkaroh fatni ou bastanah
ou kaman ba2a 3arrafoh
min fat habibo taah
ou b2o s2aaloh
ezzayo we zzay halo
fe balo aw mech fe baalo
mansach hawana w 2amaana
kolli li t2al 2oloooh
ou b2o s2aaloh
ezzayo we zzay halo
fe balo aw mech fe baalo
mansach hawana w 2amaana
kolli li t2al 2oloooh
ou fakkaroh fatni ou bastanah
ou kaman ba2a 3arrafoh
min fat habib ou taah
The song "Law Taarafou" by Elissa is a beautiful and emotional song about the pain of lost love and the regret of not realizing the value of that love until it is gone. The song begins with Elissa singing about the regret she feels for not recognizing the love that was in front of her, and how she wishes that she could go back in time and ask about it. The chorus repeats the sentiment, with Elissa asking "if you knew him, if you saw him, why didn't you talk to him?".
The second verse expands on the idea of regret, with Elissa imagining all of the things she could have done differently to prevent the loss of love. She sings about how she could have thought more about the other person's feelings and needs, and how she could have asked more questions and listened more closely. The chorus repeats the same questions, with Elissa wondering why she didn't pay more attention to the love that was right in front of her.
Line by Line Meaning
law ta3rafoh
If you know him
law yom ye2abilko s2aloh
If one day he asks you a question
leih el2ayam yaakhdoh
Why does time take so long?
ou fakkaroh fatni ou bastanah
And remind him of my youth and my adoration
ou kaman ba2a 3arrafoh
And how my lover became familiar with me
min fat habibo taah
From the beginning he loved me
ou b2o s2aaloh
And ask him
ezzayo we zay halo
How is he and what are his thoughts
fe balo aw mech fe baalo
Does he have a concern or not
mansach hawana w 2amaana
Did he forget our passion and security
kolli li t2al 2oloooh
Tell him to say hello
law kan fi binkom kalam
If there was a conversation between you both
had ysallem li 3aleiih
Send my regards to him
2ouloulou bab3at lou salam
Say hello to him for me
le3nih we l2albo liih
Ask him why he's hiding his heart
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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لو تعرفوه
لو يوم يقابكو اسألوه ليه الأيّام ياخذوه
لو تعرفوه لو يوم شفتوه كلّموه عن ناس هنا بيحبّوه
لو تعرفوه لو يوم يقابكو اسألوه ليه الأيّام ياخذوه
لو تعرفوه لو يوم شفتوه كلّموه عن ناس هنا بيحبّوه
و فكّروه فاتني و بستنّاه و كمان بأى عرّفوه
مين فات حبيبو تاه و ابقو اسألوه الزّيو و الزّاي حالو
في بالو أو مش في بالو ما نساش هوانا و امانا
كلّ اللّي كان قولوه و ابقو اسألوه الزّيو و الزّاي حالو
في بالو أو مش في بالو ما نساش هوانا و امانا
كلّ اللّي كان قولوه
و فكّروه فاتني و بستنّاه و كمان بأى عرّفوه مين فات حبيبو تاه
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لو تعرفوه لو كان في بينكم كلام حد يسلّملي عليه
لو تعرفوه قولولو ببعثلو السّلام لعنيه و لقلبو و ليه
لو تعرفوه لو كان في بينكم كلام حد يسلّملي عليه
لو تعرفوه قولولو ببعثلو السّلام لعنيه و لقلبو و ليه
و فكّروه فاتني و بستنّاه و كمان بأى عرّفوه
مين فات حبيبو تاه
و ابقو اسألوه الزّيو و الزّاي حالو في بالو أو مش في بالو ما نساش هوانا و امانا كلّ اللّي كان قولوه
و ابقو اسألوه الزّيو و الزّاي حالو في بالو أو مش في بالو ما نساش هوانا و امانا كلّ اللّي كان قولوه
و فكّروه فاتني و بستنّاه و كمان بأى عرّفوه مين فات حبيبو تاه
@mhmdmabrouk3779
2005 نزلت الاغنيه دى .. و لازالت تحفه فنيه خالده لا يشعر بها الكثيرين جدا...
تحياتى لمن يسمعونها أصحاب الذوق الراقى و الإحساس العالى المرهف جدا..
@user-ni3ln1yo8v
2006*
@marcopablo3362
2006
@mariemtira9711
2024 still listening. L’incontournable ELISSA ❤️
@gentleman7987
ملكة الإحساس بلا منازع ... عشق لا متناهي لهذه الإنسانة الراقية المبدعة .
@whatafakgamercito3984
Nadie como Elissa para interpretar este precioso tema.
@mederic394
Love her voice so much!😃😃😄😄
@instrumentalist28
The first Arab song I ever heard over 10 years ago and still love it to this day, mashallah
@rebeccahaddad799
Love this song ❤️
@paulopaz5567
Linda está musica !