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.

Kad Ataka Ya'tazirou
Fairuz Lyrics

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قد أتاك يعتذرُ لا تَسَلْهُ ما الخبرُ
كلّما أطلْتَ له في الحديث يَخْتَصِرُ
في عيونه خبرُ ليس يكذب النظرُ
قد وَهَبْتُهُ عُمُري ضاع عنده العُمُرُ
حبّنا الذي نَشَرُوا من شَذَاهُ ما نَشَرُوا
صُوِّحَتْ أزاهِرُهُ قبل يُعقد الثمرُ
عُدْ فَعَنْكَ يؤنِسُنِي في سماءه القمرُ
قد وَفَى بموعِدِهِ حين خانت البشرُ

Overall Meaning

These lyrics come from Fairuz's classic song "Kad Ataka Ya'tazirou" which translates to "He came to apologize, don't ask him what happened". The song tells the story of a woman who has been wronged by her lover, who comes back to apologize to her. The lyrics are a plea from the woman to not ask her lover why he disappeared or what happened during his absence, as she is more concerned with the fact that he has returned and is apologizing.

The lyrics describe the woman's reaction to her lover's return - she notes that every time she tries to talk to him, he quickly tries to change the subject. Despite this, she can see in his eyes that he is telling her the truth and is genuinely sorry for what he has done. The woman reflects on the love that they once had and how it was beautiful and sweet, but was ultimately ruined by outside forces. She longs for her lover to return to her and fulfill the promises that he has made.

The song is a beautiful ode to forgiveness and second chances, and the lyrics are filled with emotion and depth. Fairuz's voice captures the pain and longing of the woman, making this a truly breathtaking song.

Line by Line Meaning

قد أتاك يعتذرُ لا تَسَلْهُ ما الخبرُ
He has come to apologize, don't ask what happened.

كلّما أطلْتَ له في الحديث يَخْتَصِرُ
Whenever you talk to him, he always cuts the conversation short.

في عيونه خبرُ ليس يكذب النظرُ
There's a truth in his eyes that cannot be denied.

قد وَهَبْتُهُ عُمُري ضاع عنده العُمُرُ
I gave him my life, but he wasted it.

حبّنا الذي نَشَرُوا من شَذَاهُ ما نَشَرُوا
Our love was so pure that it spread its fragrance without being shared.

صُوِّحَتْ أزاهِرُهُ قبل يُعقد الثمرُ
Its blossoms were praised before the fruit was formed.

عُدْ فَعَنْكَ يؤنِسُنِي في سماءه القمرُ
Come back, for with you I feel the moon in its sky.

قد وَفَى بموعِدِهِ حين خانت البشرُ
He kept his promise, unlike humanity's betrayal.

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