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.

Torok Ourashaleem
Fairuz Lyrics

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طرق اورشليم نائحه
لعدم القادمين الى الاعياد
و جميع ابوابها متهدمة
كهنتها متنهدون و عذارها
متحسرات وهي في مرارة
الرب صالح للذين ينتظرونه
للنفس التي تلتمس
خيرٌ من ينتظر خلاص الرب بسكوت

لان السيد لا يقصي الى الابد
فانه و لو اعلى يرحم بحسب كثره رافته
عيني تقطر و لا تثبت لانه لا قرار لي
الى ان يطلع و ينظر الرب من السماء

دعوت باسمك يا ربي اسمع صوتي لا تحجب
اذنك عن استغاثتي اقترب يوم ادعوك

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fairuz's Song "Torok Ourashaleem" describe the city of Jerusalem as a place of lamentation due to the absence of people who used to come for festivals. All its doors are destroyed, its priests are lamenting, and its virgins are in bitterness. The lyrics convey a sense of pain and loss as the city's inhabitants wait for the Lord's salvation. The singer also praises the Lord for His mercy towards those who patiently wait for Him. The song implies that even though the city may be in ruins, the Lord is still present and has the power to show mercy and bring salvation.

The song captures the spirit of the people of Jerusalem and their faith in the Lord. The lyrics encourage those who are waiting for the Lord's salvation to continue to hope and trust in Him. They also express the idea that prayer and calling on the Lord's name can bring comfort and peace.

Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the city's spiritual depth and the resilience of its people in the face of hardship and destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

طرق أورشليم نائحة
The streets of Jerusalem are crying out.

لعدم القادمين الى الاعياد
Because there are no joyous celebrants on the way to the holidays.

و جميع ابوابها متهدمة
All of its doors are shattered.

كهنتها متنهدون و عذارها
Its priests are sighing and its virgins are lamenting.

متحسرات وهي في مرارة
Grieving with bitterness.

الرب صالح للذين ينتظرونه
The Lord is good to those who wait for him.

للنفس التي تلتمس
For the soul that seeks him.

خيرٌ من ينتظر خلاص الرب بسكوت
Blessed is the one who waits silently for the salvation of the Lord.

لان السيد لا يقصي الى الابد
For the Lord does not cast off forever.

فانه و لو اعلى يرحم بحسب كثره رافته
For even though he afflicts, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.

عيني تقطر و لا تثبت لانه لا قرار لي
My eyes overflow with tears, for there is no respite for me.