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.
Zanbi Ana
Elissa Lyrics
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و همي أنا يا حبيبي رضاك
و إنت ولا بتسال ع حدى
هايم بمدى عايش ع هواك
حظي أنا بعيوني داريك
بتغفى و أنا إسهر لياليك
بقلبي بكي و بعيوني حكي
ذنبي أنا ذنبي بهواك
همي أنا يا حبيبي رضاك
و إنت ولا بتسال ع حدى
هايم بمدى عايش ع هواك
مافي عذاب متلك يا غرام
بتمضى الليالي و الأيام
ناطر ع بابه راضي بعذابه
و لا عم بيفيده عتاب و ملام
مافي عذاب متلك يا غرام
بتمضى الليالي و الأيام
ناطر ع بابه راضي بعذابه
و لا عم بيفيده عتاب و ملام
ذنبي أنا ذنبي بهواك
همي أنا يا حبيبي رضاك
و إنت ولا بتسال ع حدى
هايم بمدى عايش ع هواك
حظي أنا بعيوني أداريك
بتغفى و أنا إسهر لياليك
بقلبي بكي و بعيوني حكي
و لا عم بشتكي و لا فيي جافيك
آه آه آه آه
The lyrics of Elissa's song "Zanbi Ana" express the idea that the singer's only fault is loving someone deeply. She would do anything to make her beloved happy and content, and even though she is constantly thinking about him, he never asks about her or shows any concern. The singer is devoted to this person, and will always be waiting for him, even if it means enduring pain and sadness. She is fully aware of her emotions and constantly suppresses them to avoid burdening her love interest.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "ذنبي أنا ذنبي بهواك" which translates to "My fault is that I love you." This line emphasizes the idea that her love has become a sin or a weakness, but it is also her greatest asset. The chorus is intended to remind her love interest of this, to make him aware of her feelings and the amount of pain she is willing to endure.
Overall, Elissa's song "Zanbi Ana" is an emotional representation of the pain and struggle of deep devotion. It highlights the idea of unrequited love and the significance of sacrifice and selflessness in maintaining an enduring connection.
Line by Line Meaning
ذنبي أنا ذنبي بهواك
My only fault is that I love you
و همي أنا يا حبيبي رضاك
My only worry is your satisfaction, my love
و إنت ولا بتسال ع حدى
You don't care about anyone else
هايم بمدى عايش ع هواك
Lost in my thoughts, living for you
حظي أنا بعيوني داريك
My luck is that I can see you
بتغفى و أنا إسهر لياليك
You sleep while I stay up thinking of you
بقلبي بكي و بعيوني حكي
My heart cries and my eyes speak
و لا عم بشتكي و لا فيي جافيك
But I don't complain, nor do I get tired of you
مافي عذاب متلك يا غرام
No punishment compares to this love, oh my dear
بتمضى الليالي و الأيام
The nights and days go by
ناطر ع بابه راضي بعذابه
Waiting at your door, content with the pain
و لا عم بيفيده عتاب و ملام
No blaming or scolding helps
آه آه آه آه
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Lyrics © KRIZTAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: Marwan Khoury
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ذنبي انا .. ذنبي بهواك
وهمي انا .. يا حبيبي رضاك
وانت ولا .. تسأل ع حدا
هايم بمدى .. عايش ع هواك
حظي انا .. بعيوني داريك
تغفى وانا .. اسهر لياليك
بقلبي بكي .. وبعيوني حكي
ولا عم بشتكي .. ولا فيي جافيك
مافي عذاب متلك يا غرام
تمضى الليالي والايام
ناطر ع بابه .. راضي بعزابه
ولا عم بيفيده عتاب وملام
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