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.

Khayef Aqool Elli Fi Albi
Fairuz Lyrics

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خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي
خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي
و لو دريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا
خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي
خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي
و لو داريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا
أنا زارني طيفك في منامي قبل ما أحبك
طمعني بالوصل و سابني و أنا مشغول بك

مشغول بك
مشغول بك
أنا زارني طيفك في منامي قبل ما أحبك
طمعني بالوصل و سابني و أنا مشغول بك
مشغول بك
مشغول بك عايز أعاتبو لكن خايف يروح يقول إني بحبك
و لو داريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا بحبك
مشغول بك
مشغول بك
عايز أعاتبو لكن خايف يروح يقول إني بحبك
و لو داريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا
خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي

خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي
و لو داريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا

Overall Meaning

Fairuz's song "Khayef Aqool Elli Fi Albi" (I'm Afraid to Say What's in My Heart) is a song about the fear of revealing one's true feelings to a loved one. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and hesitation. The singer is afraid that if she speaks up about the love in her heart, it will be rejected or taken advantage of. She is hesitant to express herself openly, for fear of being hurt or betrayed. The lyrics express the conflict between the desire for love and the fear of rejection.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Khayef Aqool Elli Fi Albi" (I'm afraid to say what's in my heart) several times, emphasizing the singer's reluctance to express her feelings. The second verse describes a dream in which the singer is visited by the ghost of her beloved. The ghost tantalizes her with the prospect of a connection, but then abandons her. The lyrics suggest that the singer is haunted by unrequited love and feelings of uncertainty.

The song conveys a sense of emotional vulnerability and longing through its haunting melody and plaintive lyrics. It expresses the universal human emotion of the fear of rejection and the desire for love. The song is a timeless classic that has resonated with generations of listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

خايف أقول اللي في قلبي تتقل و تعند وياي
I'm afraid to say what's in my heart, and it might contradict with me.

و لو دريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا
And if my love for you was revealed, my eyes could betray me.

أنا زارني طيفك في منامي قبل ما أحبك
Your ghost appeared in my dream before I even fell in love with you.

طمعني بالوصل و سابني و أنا مشغول بك
You tempted me with connection, then abandoned me while I was preoccupied with you.

مشغول بك
Preoccupied with you.

عايز أعاتبو لكن خايف يروح يقول إني بحبك
I want to reprimand him, but I'm afraid he'll tell you that I love you.

و لو داريت عنك حبي تفضحني عيني في هوايا بحبك
And if my love for you was revealed, my eyes could betray me.

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