Early traumatic experience during the Civil War have an influence on his passion for music. That is probably why, as an adult, the colour of his voice is characterized by an extraordinary depth of emotion. Fady takes classical singing lessons, begins his musical career singing in church choirs and piano bars and achieves early national credit with self-composed songs and appearing in Lebanese tv-shows.
After graduating from school, the creative cosmopolitan takes up fashion design studies in Beirut and France. With his diploma in fashion design, he gets the chance to work for renowned designers like Elie Saab and Robert Abi Nader. He specializes in ‘haute couture’ and on his sketch pad he creates the design of the evening dress that Halle Berry wore at the Oscars in 2002. "Still her dress is one of the most beautiful in the whole Oscar history," says the Celebrity headline about the "dream in burgundy".
As the political situation in Lebanon escalates in 2006, Fady moves to relatives in Germany. In Hamburg he starts by earning his living as a barista in a café and learns his fifth language within a few months. "From comic books," he jokes.
The great chance to catch on in German music business comes up when friends persuade him to take part in the popular talent show "DSDS".
With his sensitive interpretations of great ballads, his enormous stage presence and his pleasant manner, he wins not only the hearts of a broad audience, but also succeeds in convincing those in charge of the record label Sony Music of his artistic potential. As runner-up he is offered a record deal immediately.
His debut single "Blessed" is written especially for him by the acclaimed songwriter Jorgen Elofsson and Peer Åström, who have already worked for Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion.
With Alex Christensen (Tom Jones, U96, Michael Bolton) producing both Fadys single and album of the same name, Fady makes it to number 2 in both the single and album charts. The quality of his debut album is a proof of his great vocal potential and of the various facets of the humorous young singer with the charming French accent.
"Blessed" is also the name of the charity organization launched by him for people in need, mainly in Lebanon and in Africa. Fady is personally highly committed to the success of the projects. In May 2009 he does a sold-out benefit concert in Berlin's Holy Cross Church, donates personal items for charity-auctions and is godfather of further charity-projects.
His second hit single "Amazed" also supports a charitable purpose as "official song of the great RTL Donation Marathon 2008".
His debut single is voted "summer song of the year 2008" and Fady is nominated twice for the Viva-Comet 2009 - all signs of his emerging career. So are the remarkable development of his versatility and of his live performance on stage. Again and again he surprises the audience not only with touching ballads, but also with swing and dance songs. His second performance in the "Fliegende Bauten" in Hamburg, the première of playing live together with his first-class band, shows that he can also score with rock songs.
Fady Maalouf’s second album "Into the Light" is released on 12th March 2010. With six own compositions Fady can show his talent as a song-writer. The varied album offers upmarket ballads and groovy pop songs.
On the occasion of the album release concert in the "Kulturbrauerei" in Berlin, he takes the enthusiastic audience on an emotional journey through the world of the album, through contemplative and melancholic to joyful and dynamic songs.
During his "Into the Light" tour with band across Germany he will play shows in Hamburg, Berlin, Brandenburg, Munich and Oberhausen.
Good Thing
Fady Maalouf Lyrics
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Looking down to the ground
Watching all the People running around
I dont wanna come back down
Up here I found my peace of mind
I wish that we could stay here until the end of time
I never thought that I would get hold of
But you came and made me feel like I can fly
Baby we have got this good thing
It´s waht i´ve been searching for all my life
Baby we have got this good thing
Girl I´ve never felt so alive
You´re my You´re my You´re my good thing
I always found love so strange
But it´s funny how your life can change
I was lost but now I´m back in the game
To many things I kept inside
No longer wanna run and hide
I´m leaving all my worries and troubles behind
I never thought that I would get hold of
A Girl like you to be my one only love
But you came and made me feel like I can fly
Baby we have got this good thing
It´s what i´ve been searching for all my life
Baby we have got this good thing
Girl I´ve never felt so alive
You´re my You´re my You´re my good thing
I´ve been hiding for a long time
Was afraid to get hurt and fall down
It´s over now I dont know how but you got me
Falling for your love so divine
Girl your one of a kind
Now I´m all about you you you
Baby we have got this good thing...2x
The lyrics to Fady Maalouf's song Good Thing describe the feeling of being in love and finding a peaceful and blissful state of mind. The song begins with the couple sitting "up on our cloud" and watching the world go by below them. They wish they could stay in that peaceful state forever. This imagery is meant to convey the feeling of being in a bubble with a loved one, where everything else fades away.
The song then progresses to the realization that the singer never thought they would find a love like the one they have with their partner. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the couple has found a "good thing" that they have been searching for all their lives. It's clear that their love has brought a new level of happiness and meaning to the singer's life. The verses also touch on the theme of letting go of past fears and anxieties and embracing the new relationship, which has given them a renewed "peace of mind".
Overall, the song is an uplifting ode to love and the transformative power it can have on one's life. It speaks to the feeling of finding a true connection with someone, and the joy and beauty that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
We´re sitting up on our cloud
We are content and happy in each other's arms.
Looking down to the ground
Observing the world and its chaos from a safe distance.
Watching all the People running around
Seeing everyone else in a hurry and that makes us appreciate our solitude.
I dont wanna come back down
The thought of returning to the craziness of the world is unappealing.
Up here I found my peace of mind
Being together has brought us a sense of calm and clarity.
I wish that we could stay here until the end of time
We hope to never leave our state of bliss and happiness.
I never thought that I would get hold of
I never imagined that I would find anyone like you.
A Girl like you to be my one only love
You are the one I have been searching for all my life.
But you came and made me feel like I can fly
Your love has given me wings to soar and experience new heights.
Baby we have got this good thing
Our relationship is something special and rare.
It´s waht i´ve been searching for all my life
You are the missing piece that makes my life complete.
Girl I´ve never felt so alive
Being with you makes me feel more alive than ever before.
You´re my You´re my You´re my good thing
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I always found love so strange
I used to feel confused and bewildered by the concept of love.
But it´s funny how your life can change
Life can be unpredictable and surprising in the best of ways.
I was lost but now I´m back in the game
I had given up on finding love but now I feel optimistic and hopeful.
To many things I kept inside
I had been bottling up my feelings and emotions for too long.
No longer wanna run and hide
I am ready to face my fears and be vulnerable with you.
I´m leaving all my worries and troubles behind
Being with you has given me a sense of peace and security.
I´ve been hiding for a long time
I have been afraid to let my guard down and be open with someone.
Was afraid to get hurt and fall down
I was scared of the pain that can come with love and relationships.
It´s over now I dont know how but you got me
You have broken down my walls and won me over completely.
Falling for your love so divine
I am deeply in love with you and everything about you.
Girl your one of a kind
You are unique and special in every way.
Now I´m all about you you you
My focus and attention is solely on you and our relationship.
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
X Yz
Klasse gesungen, Fady :-))) Lieben Gruss .
yesterday2702
Dieses Lied macht Laune. Wippe mit dem Fuß und schnippe mit den Fingern, sehr gefährlich bei Auto fahren. Macht aber soooo glücklich, wie das ganze Album. Baby, we have got this good thing. Fady
Sis Si
WOW mal was anderes !! das lied macht gute laune !! SUPER fady besser kann es nicht sein !! die beste stelle ist immer wenn fady BABY sagt !! I LOVE FADY =)
Tazara Tatu
unprecedented......
FadySoleil88
SENSATIONELLER FADY - besonders Fady live ;-))) unvergesslich HOT !!!! versprochen !
Erika Simonis
Heheheyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! FADY IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! und fuer Fadyisthebest ein riesen DANKESCHOEN!!!!!!!! hahaha!!!! ganz toll!!!!!!
rucbahr
fuckin hot...
McJulia91
er erinnert mich ein bisschen an michael buble