Fairuz نهاد حداد‎ (b. 21 November 1935) is a Lebanese singer, and one of th… Read Full Bio ↴Fairuz نهاد حداد‎ (b. 21 November 1935) is a Lebanese singer, and one of the most famous singers of all time in the Arab world. Her stage name (also spelled Fairouz or Fayrouz) literally means "turquoise".

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.

Ishar
Fairuz Lyrics

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...(سهار)
سهار بعد سهار
(سهار)
تايحرز المشوار
(سهار)
سهار بعد سهار
(سهار)
تايحرز المشوار

(سهار)
كتار هو زوار شوي
و بيفلو
و عنا الحلا كلو
و عنا القمر بالدار
ورد و حكي و أشعار
بس إسهار
بس إسهار سهار
(سهار بعد سهار)
سهار
(تايحرز المشوار)
سهار
(كتار هو زوار)
(شوي و بيفلو)
(و عنا الحلا كلو)
(و عنا القمر بالدار)
(ورد و حكي و أشعار بس إسهار بس إسهار إسهار)
بيتك بعيد و ليل ما بخليك ترجع أحق الناس نحنا فيك
بيتك بعيد و ليل ما بخليك ترجع أحق الناس نحنا فيك
رح فتح بوابي
و إنده على صحابي
رح فتح بوابي و إنده على صحابي
و إنده على صحابي
قلن قمرنا زار
و تتلج الدنيي خبار بس إسهار بس إسهار إسهار
(سهار بعد سهار)
(تايحرز المشوار)
(كتار هو زوار)
(شوي و بيفلو بيفلو)
(و عنا الحلا كلو اه كلو)
(و عنا القمر بالدار اار)
(ورد و حكي و أشعار بس إسهار بس إسهار إسهار)
و النوم مين بينام غير الولاد
بيغفوا و بيروحوا و يلملموا أعياد
و النوم مين بينام غير الولاد
بيغفوا و بيروحوا و يلملموا أعياد
و مادام إنك هون
يا حلم ملوا الكون
و مادام إنك هون
يا حلم ملوا الكون
شو هم ليل و طار
و ينقص العمر نهار بس إسهار بس إسهار إسهار
(سهار بعد سهار)
سهار
(تايحرز المشوار)
سهار
سهار بعد سهار
(سهار)
تايحرز المشوار
(سهار)
(كتار (هو زوار
(شوي (و بيفلو
بيفلو
(عنا الحلا كلو)
اه كلو

و عنا القمر بالدار) اار)
ورد و حكي و أشعار بس إسهار بس إسهار إسهار

Overall Meaning

The song "Ishar" by Fairuz is a slow, sultry tune that speaks of staying up late into the night with loved ones. The repeated refrain of "sahar" emphasizes the late-night theme of the song. The lyrics speak of visitors who come and go, but the joy and happiness of being with loved ones stays constant. The singer emphasizes that the night and darkness won't keep them from returning to the warmth of their home and the love of their family.

The second half of the song shifts focus to the children who also stay up late into the night. Fairuz sings about how they sleep and dream, wishing for a brighter future. The song tries to capture the beauty of staying up late into the night with family and friends, cherishing each other's company and finding hope in the darkness.

Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the warmth of family and loved ones, hinting at their importance in life, especially during the difficult times of darkness. The repeated use of "sahar" adds to the mood and highlights the power of staying awake and cherishing moments with the people we love.

Line by Line Meaning

(سهار)
Late at night

سهار بعد سهار
Night after night

تايحرز المشوار
Continuing the journey

كتار هو زوار شوي
Many guests arrive

و بيفلو
And they leave

و عنا الحلا كلو
We have all the sweetness

و عنا القمر بالدار
And we have the moon at home

ورد و حكي و أشعار
Flowers, talk, and poetry

بيتك بعيد و ليل ما بخليك ترجع أحق الناس نحنا فيك
Your home is far and the night won't let you come back, but we are the ones who deserve you

رح فتح بوابي
I will open my doors

و إنده على صحابي
And call my friends