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.

Shatti Ya Dini
Fairuz Lyrics

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شتي يا دنيي تيزيد موسمنا و يحلى
و تدفق مي و زرع جديد بحقلتنا يعلى
خليلي عينك عالدار عسياج اللي كلو زرار
بكره الشتويي بتروح و منتلاقى بنوار
يحلى عيد يضوي عيد نزرع و نلم عناقيد
و انطرني لا تبقى تفل و تتركني وحدي عم طل
جمعتلك حرج زهور ياسمين و منتور و فل
زهرة بأيد قلب بأيد يا خوفي لاقيك بعيد

و انطرني بحقول الريح الدنيي عناقيدا تلاويح

و خبيني بفية عينيك جرحني حبك تجريج
قول و زيد غني و عيد نزرع هالأرض مواعيد

Overall Meaning

The song "Shatti Ya Dini" by Fairuz is a beautiful ode to the changing seasons and the cyclical nature of life. The lyrics describe the coming of the rainy season, which brings new life and growth to the fields, and encourages the listener to look forward to the beauty of nature's bounty. The singer speaks of looking to the future with hope and anticipation, planting new seeds and gathering the harvest, and celebrating with loved ones.

The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer implores the listener to stay with her and not leave her alone in the coming seasons. She reaches out with love and tenderness, offering flowers and offering her heart, and expresses the fear of being left behind. The imagery used in the song is powerful and evocative, painting a vivid picture of fields of jasmine and sweet-talk, and the gentle sway of the leaves in the breeze. The song is a testament to the beauty and richness of life, and the importance of embracing it with open arms.

Line by Line Meaning

شتي يا دنيي تيزيد موسمنا و يحلى
Oh world, may you increase our season and bring us joy

و تدفق مي و زرع جديد بحقلتنا يعلى
May water flow and bring new crops to our fields

خليلي عينك عالدار عسياج اللي كلو زرار
Keep your eyes on our home, may it be filled with blessings

بكره الشتويي بتروح و منتلاقى بنوار
Tomorrow winter will leave us and we will meet in spring

يحلى عيد يضوي عيد نزرع و نلم عناقيد
May each holiday become more beautiful as we plant and gather grapes

و انطرني لا تبقى تفل و تتركني وحدي عم طل
Wait for me, don't leave me alone, standing in the field

جمعتلك حرج زهور ياسمين و منتور و فل
I gathered a bouquet of flowers for you, jasmine, mint, and violet

زهرة بأيد قلب بأيد يا خوفي لاقيك بعيد
A flower in one hand, my heart in the other, fearing to lose you far away

و انطرني بحقول الريح الدنيي عناقيدا تلاويح
Wait for me in the fields where the wind sways the grapes

و خبيني بفية عينيك جرحني حبك تجريج
Hide me in your eyes, your love has wounded me deeply

قول و زيد غني و عيد نزرع هالأرض مواعيد
Say it, sing it, let's plant dates in this field