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.

Khalleek Be El Bait
Fairuz Lyrics

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خليك بالبيت
هلا حبيت
راح كون وحيده .وحدي في الليل
الله يخليك
خليك بالبيت
الله يخليك
خليك
خليك لا تروح

خليك مشتقاه ليك
خليك كتير حبيت عينك
مبعرف ليش و بغار عليك
الله يخليك
خليك بالبيت
راح كون حبيبي وحدي فلليل
خليك
ما ضل على الباب
كرمالي فوت
ماخلي الليل طراقات و بيوت
نجران الجوا و كتير سكوت

الله يخليك بالييت
هلا حبيت

Overall Meaning

The song "Khalleek Be El Bait" by Fairuz is a pleading cry from a lover to their beloved to stay at home and not leave. The lyrics convey the fear of being alone at night and the insecurity and jealousy that come with being in love. The song starts with the words "Khalleek Be El Bait," which translate to "Stay at Home," and continues to repeat this phrase throughout the song.

The singer of the song is afraid that their beloved will leave and they will be alone at night. They express their love and how much they have missed them while they were away. They reveal their jealousy that others may see their beloved and also want them. The singer transfers this fear and love through their words, calling on God to "keep them at home" so they can be together and safe.

Overall, the song conveys the emotions of love, fear, and insecurity typical in a romantic relationship in a compelling and powerful way.

Line by Line Meaning

خليك بالبيت
Stay at home

هلا حبيت
Now I've fallen in love with you

راح كون وحيده .وحدي في الليل
I'll be alone in the night

الله يخليك
May God protect you

خليك لا تروح
Stay, do not go

خليك مشتقاه ليك
Stay because I miss you

خليك كتير حبيت عينك
I have loved your eyes so much

مبعرف ليش و بغار عليك
I don't know why, but I'm jealous of you

راح كون حبيبي وحدي فلليل
I'll be alone in the night, my beloved

ما ضل على الباب
No one is left at the door