Fairuz was born Nouhad Haddad in Jabal al Arz, Lebanon. She began her musical career as a teenager. From chorus girl at the Lebanese radio station in the late 1940s, to critical and popular acclaim from the 1950s to today, Fairuz is acknowledged not only for her musical talent and contribution, but also as a cultural and political icon. A symbol of a people, a heritage, a quest for peace, and of humanity. During most of her career, Fairuz reflected two other great artists, Assi and Mansour Rahbani. They wrote the lyrics and composed her tunes. Today, many of her songs reflect the composing talent of Ziad Rahbani who is Fairuz's son. Her songs testify to the Rahbani musical genius, as well as to Fairuz's broad musical background. Referred to as "The Soul of Lebanon" in the 1970s, Fairuz became a pre-eminent figure, a superstar of current music in the Arab world. Together, the Rahbani family is both a school of music and a cultural phenomenon.
Ala Mahlak
Fairuz Lyrics
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على مهلك
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
على مهلك ضحك وطل من سياجو الفل
يا قمر علينا يهل وبتطالو الأيد
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
على مهلك صوب الدار أسرقلك مشوار
سمعني شو في اخبار وشو في مواعيد
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
على مهلك
على مهلك
على مهلك
على مهلك
على مهلك
على مهلك
على مهلك
على مهلك
The song "Ala Mahlak" by Fairuz is a playful and upbeat tune that speaks about enjoying life and taking things slowly. The repeated phrase "ala mahlak" translates to "at your own pace" or "take it easy". The song starts off with the singer encouraging the listener to take their time and enjoy the holiday that lies ahead. The night is long and filled with merriment, but morning is far away, so there is no need to rush or worry.
Line by Line Meaning
على مهلك يابا على مهلك قدامك عيد
Take your time, oh father, take your time, ahead of you is a celebration
الليلة السهر بيندهلك والصبح بعيد
Tonight the night is young and morning is far away, so let loose
على مهلك ضحك وطل من سياجو الفل
Laugh freely, and peek over the wall of jasmine
يا قمر علينا يهل وبتطالو الأيد
Oh moon, rise over us, and our hands will reach out to you
على مهلك صوب الدار أسرقلك مشوار
Take your time and head towards home, I'll accompany you on the journey
سمعني شو في اخبار وشو في مواعيد
Tell me what's new and what's on the schedule
على مهلك
Take your time
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
E Khalil
on Rajioun
These are the lyrics in English to a different song by Fairouz, called Sanarijou. These are not the lyrics to Rajioun
AYOUB
on Dakhlak Ya Tayr Waarwaar
wrong intruna