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.
Yara
Fairuz Lyrics
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الـ فيهن بيتمرجح عمر
وكلّ نجمة تبوح بسرارا
يارا
يارا الـ غفي عَ زندها خيّا الزغير
وضلّت تغنّي والدني حدّا تطير
والرياح تْدَوْزِن وتارا
يارا
الحلوة الحلواية تعبوا زنودها
ونتفة اصفرّوا خدودها
وبإيدها نعست الأسوارة
ولمّن إجت يارا تحط خيّا بالسرير
تصلّي يا ربّي صيّرو خيّي كبير
وللسما دَيْها هِكْ الدَيْن الحرير
ولمّت الشمس وعبّت زُوارا
The lyrics to Fairuz's song Yara tell the story of a girl named Yara with flowing blonde hair that sways in the wind, and with every twinkling star, she reveals a secret. Yara is described as a youthful, carefree spirit that sings and dances through life, causing everything around her to take flight on her joyous energy. The imagery of Yara's beauty is so captivating that flowers wilt in envy and jewels fade in comparison. The lyrics also describe how Yara's presence brings comfort and peace to those around her, including a young child who finds solace in her company.
Throughout the song, Yara is portrayed as a symbol of beauty and happiness, with her presence being likened to a breeze that brings new life to everything around her. The lyrics also showcase Yara's ability to inspire and uplift those around her, with her singing and dancing captivating even the most hardened hearts. Overall, the song Yara is a tribute to the beauty and wonder of youth, and how the presence of one shining personality can bring joy and light to the darkest of places.
Line by Line Meaning
يارا الـ جدايلها شقر
Yara's long hair is blonde and flowing
الـ فيهن بيتمرجح عمر
Her hair sways with time as she grows older
وكلّ نجمة تبوح بسرارا
Every star reveals its secrets to Yara
يارا
Oh Yara
يارا الـ غفي عَ زندها خيّا الزغير
Yara slept while her little brother stayed awake
وضلّت تغنّي والدني حدّا تطير
She kept singing until the world seemed to fly away
والرياح تْدَوْزِن وتارا
The winds blew and moved her hair around
الحلوة الحلواية تعبوا زنودها
The sweetest girl tired out her breasts
ونتفة اصفرّوا خدودها
Her cheeks turned yellow from plucking
وبإيدها نعست الأسوارة
She put the bracelet to sleep with her hand
ولمّن إجت يارا تحط خيّا بالسرير
When Yara came, she put her little brother to bed
تصلّي يا ربّي صيّرو خيّي كبير
She prayed to God to make her brother grow up well
وللسما دَيْها هِكْ الدَيْن الحرير
And up to the sky her prayer spun like silk
ولمّت الشمس وعبّت زُوارا
And when the sun set, she welcomed guests
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wagdyghaly1
رغم بساطة الكلمات واللحن والأداء السلس لقيثارة السماء فيروز فإن هذه الأغنية الملائكية تحمل الكثير من الشجن والعاطفة المتدفقة وترسم صورة رائعة تحرك المشاعر الإنسانية.
@ibrahimnahri474
لقد سميت إبنتي الوحيدة بين أخوين يارا تيمنا بهذه الأغنية الأيقونة مثل التي تغنيها.
بالفعل لحن وكلام يلمس الروح و الوجدان.
@luvcas39
محظوظه كتير انو اسمي يارا يالله قديش بحب اسمي❤
@jean-louisyoung5086
Pure beauté !
@user-zv2be1bw2m
أجمل الأسماء ماتغنت به فيروز
@ammarabulaban1827
يارا بحبك❤❤❤
@glenndaniel2491
Yara ❤️ someone unbelievable but no matter what but still I keep loving her for she being her. I wish it worked out and showed her what you meant to me.
@yarajamal1782
Remembering of my father!
@tinaselka8155
That's for you 🌻🍃🌻🍃🌻.....and thank you so much for this amazing song
@accdesouky2102
رائعه يا ست فيروز