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.
Bi'dou El Habayib
Fairuz Lyrics
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بتموج متل العيد و همك متعبنا
إشتقنا لمواعيد بكينا تعذبنا
يا جبل اللي بعيد قول لحبايبنا
بعدو الحبايب بيعدو بعدو الحبايب
عجبل عالي بيعدو و القلب دايب
بعدو الحبايب بيعدو بيعدو
دبلو الزهور و بين هالسجرات في طيرين
شوفو الموائد رمدو رمدو
قلتلهم يا مين عالحلوين يسأل مين
ما تذكرو و تخمين صارو هيك غدارين
مع غيرنا رح يسعدو يسعدو
This Fairuz's song "Bi'dou El Habayib" has a nostalgic tone to it, lamenting the distance that separates us from our loved ones. The song starts by addressing a faraway mountain, where our loved ones are, and explaining how their absence is overwhelming. The lyrics paint a picture of a longing for the good old days, when they used to meet and enjoy each other's company. The chorus repeats a warning, saying that loved ones always leave, and the mountain remains as a passive witness to this.
In the second verse, the lyrics take a different direction, describing a scene where flowers are blooming, and birds are chirping. The singer becomes almost angry, questioning where his friends have gone, and what they are doing. He laments how their actions hurt him and how his acquaintances turn out to be unreliable. The song ends a bit more hopefully, saying that others may find happiness with people other than us.
Overall, the song is nostalgic and mournful, and the lyrics express the frustration of separation and the feeling of abandonment. It is a reminder of the impermanence of relationships and how we must cherish moments with our loved ones while we have them.
Line by Line Meaning
يا جبل اللي بعيد خلفك حبايبنا
Oh mountain that stands far, our beloveds are behind you.
بتموج متل العيد و همك متعبنا
They ripple like a festive celebration, but their absence troubles us greatly.
إشتقنا لمواعيد بكينا تعذبنا
We yearn for our meetings, and our longing brings us to tears.
يا جبل اللي بعيد قول لحبايبنا
Oh mountain that stands far, please tell our beloveds.
بعدو الحبايب بيعدو بعدو الحبايب
Our beloveds keep moving farther away, always moving farther away.
عجبل عالي بيعدو و القلب دايب
They move towards a tall mountain, and our hearts sink.
بعدو الحبايب بيعدو بيعدو
Our beloveds keep moving farther away, always moving farther away.
دبلو الزهور و بين هالسجرات في طيرين
Flowers are in full bloom amongst these trees, and birds fly between them.
عم يسألو لوين هالأصحاب راحو لوين
The birds ask, where have these friends gone, where have they gone?
شوفو الموائد رمدو رمدو
Look at the banquet tables, they are empty and untouched.
قلتلهم يا مين عالحلوين يسأل مين
I asked them, who among the sweet ones is asking about them?
ما تذكرو و تخمين صارو هيك غدارين
They don't remember who it is or what it's about; they have become so treacherous.
مع غيرنا رح يسعدو يسعدو
They will be happy with others, happy.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samoosy9126
يكفي لبنان فخراً أنها انجبت فيروز 💜
@user-qk4in9ch9l
زاتن هاد اكبر فخر للبنان
@user-vd2zr5so4r
Les frères Rahabene.. C'est une legende libanaise
@musaadalzahrani8852
يا قلبي يا لبنان كل مافيه يقطر جمال و عذوبه حسبي على اللي سلب جمالها و لوث عذوبته😔💔
@shawkiabdullah4942
اجمل صوت ممكن تسمعوه في هذا الكون السيدة فيروز والإخون رحباني والعبقري زياد رحباني أمتعوا العالم بفنهم الراقي
@monamelhem3093
من اجمل الاغاني والمعاني ويلي بزعًل اكتر انًو تباعد الحبايب عّم يزيد بكثافة.....
@sulimansongs4520
ارقى واعظم الفنانات صوت وكلمات والحان وقمه الرقي
@alaasham91
بعدوا الحبايب... ردلنا ياهن بالسلامة يا ربّ
@raghdaaelghnam430
الي بيسمع في 2021 يجي جمبي 😂❤️❤️
@user-qp6om2zf6t
2022