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.

Khaleek Bilbait
Fairuz Lyrics

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خليك بالبيت
هلق حبيت
رح كون وحيدي
وحدي ان فليت
الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
خليك...
خليك بالبيت
هلق حبيت

رح كون حبيبي
وحدي ان فليت
الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
خليك...
خليك لاتروح
مشتاقة ليك
خليك كتير حبيت عينيك
خليك لاتروح
مشتاقة ليك
خليك كتير حبيت عينيك
ما بعرف ليش وبغار عليك
الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
خليك...
خليك بالبيت
هلق...
رح كون حبيبي
وحدي ان فليت
الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
خليك...
ما تضل عالباب
كرمالي فوت
ما خلا الليل طرقات وبيوت
ما تضل عالباب
كرمالي فوت
ما خلا الليل طرقات وبيوت
ضجراني الجو
وكتير سكوت
الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
خليك...
خليك بالبيت
هلق حبيت
رح كون وحيدي
وحدي ان فليت

الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
خليك...

Overall Meaning

The song "Khaleek Bilbait" by Fairuz is a pleading love song that urges the object of the singer's affection to stay at home. The opening lines "Khaleek bilbait, halla habbit" ("Stay at home, now that I love you") convey the importance of home as a safe haven in times of love and longing. The singer then declares that they will be alone, even at the height of their affection, and asks the beloved to stay put.

The chorus "Allah ykhalleek khaleek bilbait" ("God keep you at home") is repeated frequently, emphasizing the singer's desire for the beloved to remain close. The singer expresses their jealousy and possessiveness towards the beloved by saying "Ma baaref lesh w bghar aalik" ("I don't know why I'm jealous of you").

The final verse urges the beloved to come inside and escape the dark and lonely night, portraying the importance of home as a place of comfort and safety. The song ends with the repeated plea to "Khaleek bilbait" ("Stay at home").

Overall, "Khaleek Bilbait" is a touching portrayal of the importance of home in times of love and longing, and the singer's desire for the beloved to remain close.

Line by Line Meaning

خليك بالبيت
Stay at home

هلق حبيت
Now, I want that

رح كون وحيدي
I will be alone

وحدي ان فليت
If I left alone

الله يخليك خليك بالبيت
Allah keeps you - stay at home

خليك لاتروح
Stay, don't leave

مشتاقة ليك
I miss you

خليك كتير حبيت عينيك
I loved your eyes so much - stay

ما بعرف ليش وبغار عليك
I don't know why, but I am jealous of you

خليك...
Stay...

ما تضل عالباب
Don't stay at the door