George Wassouf started singing very young at the age of 10 years old in his hometown Kafroun that consequent to Mashta Al Helou in Tartous, Syria on different occasions such as marriages, parties, hotels, etc. Shortly thereafter he moved to Lebanon where he started singing and his popularity grew. It was at the age of 16 years old when he became known as "Sultan El-Tarab" as called by the famous international Actor Omar Sharif, Arabic for "The Sultan of Singing", with his classic song "el-Hawa Sultan".
People at that time thought of him as being the only one who could provide tarab with his magical and crystal voice that was very sharp and high-pitched when he was young and matured into the deep, commanding voice that he is now known for. A few of his first songs include "Hawa Sultan", "Rohi ya Nesmah", "Helif el-Amar", "Law Naweit" are the ones that really brought him up to fame.
The family name "Wassouf" is first of all the name of a statue God that was worshipped in the middle ages (around 1500 b.c.). Wassouf's magical voice was discovered by his first manager and producer "George Al-Khouri". This happened when Wassouf was 12 years old - he was singing at a wedding party. George Wassouf also got married very young at the age of 21 to Shalimar, who is originally from Sierra Leone. They have three children: Wadee', Hatem, and George Jr. His oldest son's name is Wadee', which is why he is known as Abu Wadee'.
George Wassouf has produced more than 30 albums and has performed concerts all around the world. Started from the famous Lebanese show which fired the fame of many Lebanese singers "Studio El Fan" 1980 when he was only 16 years old, surprisingly he was called at this time "Sultan of Tarab". The Song "Hilef il Amar" made a massive hit in the Arab world, although Wassouf was quite young at that time. However Wassouf was able to rise to the rank of "king" of Arab Tarab. Many Singers are jealous of wassouf , and that's why they try to copy his unique style and performance. Some of the younger singers who attempt to copy his style are George al-Rassi and Wael Jassar. Wassouf is one of the few singers that were able to attract millions of fans in a short period of time. In addition, Wassouf is not only famous in the Arab World but is also known in Europe and the States as one of the Best Arabian Singers.
According to his life and his fame he should have been called also "The King of Rumors" as he lived a life that was filled with rumors about his love life, his health and so on that it was told once earlier in 2001 that he died of an overdose.
He doesn't like to shoot his songs into video clips although he had some successful hits in the early 1990s, he used to say about this: "I don't feel I can act ... I really can't... I only find myself when I'm on the stage ... singing, but the video clip forces me to act".
On June 2002 , Sultan Al Tarab Released his new album "Salaf Wi Dein", which made a huge success in both the Arab world and abroad.
شكراً
George Wassouf Lyrics
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مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك
يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
إنت فاكر إني هضيع
مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك (من بعدك)
الحياة لو واقفة عليك
على كل جرح جرحتهولي
بقول يا حبيبي شكراً
وقت الخداع مطلش بيا
وكان قليل جداً
على كل جرح جرحتهولي
بقول يا حبيبي شكراً
وقت الخداع مطلش بيا
وكان قليل جداً
هفكرك لم الندم هيغيرك
إني ممتش يوم في بعدك
على كل جرح جرحتهولي
بقول يا حبيبي شكراً
وقت الخداع مطلش بيا
وكان قليل جداً
هفكرك لم الندم هيغيرك
إني ممتش يوم في بعدك
إنت فاكر إني هضيع
مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك (من بعدك)
الحياة لو واقفة عليك
يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك (من قبلك)
أنا ليه جيت على نفسي
علشان كنت بحبك
عشت سنيني مجروح
كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي
لو هتعب زي حلاوة الروح
أنا ليه جيت على نفسي
علشان كنت بحبك
عشت سنيني مجروح
كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي
لو هتعب زي حلاوة الروح
لو روحي معاك لا تخاف
ولا تسغرب حتى الروح بتروح
على كل جرح جرحتهولي
بقول يا حبيبي شكراً
وقت الخداع مطلش بيا
وكان قليل جداً
هفكرك لم الندم هيغيرك
إني ممتش يوم في بعدك
إنت فاكر إني هضيع
مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك
يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
إنت فاكر إني هضيع
مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك (من بعدك)
الحياة لو واقفة عليك
يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
The lyrics of George Wassouf's song "شكراً" express a deep sense of pain and gratitude towards a former lover. The singer first addresses the lover, who may believe he is lost and unable to live without them, but the singer reminds them that life existed before they arrived. Wassouf then proceeds to thank the lover for the wounds they inflicted on him, since they have helped him learn and grow. The pain they caused has been instrumental in shaping who he is and has taught him precious lessons.
The song gives the impression that the singer is reflecting upon the relationship and how he is grateful for the good and bad times, for the hurt, and the love he experienced. The singer believes that he is stronger and wiser due to the experiences he had with his ex-lover. In the end, the singer reveals that he has come to peace with his past and acknowledges that he will always be grateful to his former lover for making him the person he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
إنت فاكر إني هضيع
You think that I will lose myself
مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
I won't live even a day without you
الحياة لو واقفة عليك
If life depends on you
يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
Then why did I live it before you?
على كل جرح جرحتهولي
For every wound you caused me
بقول يا حبيبي شكراً
I say thank you, my love
وقت الخداع مطلش بيا
Deception doesn't fool me anymore
وكان قليل جداً
And it was very little
هفكرك لم الندم هيغيرك
I'll remind you that regret will change you
إني ممتش يوم في بعدك
I won't die a day without you
أنا ليه جيت على نفسي
Why did I come to myself?
علشان كنت بحبك
Because I loved you
عشت سنيني مجروح
I lived my years wounded
كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي
Your love had to leave my blood
لو هتعب زي حلاوة الروح
Even if it's hard like the sweetness of the soul
لو روحي معاك لا تخاف
If my soul is with you, don't be afraid
ولا تسغرب حتى الروح بتروح
And don't be surprised, even the soul leaves
Writer(s): George Wassouf
Contributed by Kayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mohamed__ IRAQ
انت فاكر اني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
على كل جرح جرحتهولي بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا كان قليل جدا
حفكرك لما الندم حيغيرك اني مامتش يوم فى بعدك
انا ليه جيت على نفسي على شان كنت بحبك عشت سنيني مجروح
كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي ولو حتعب زي حلاوة الروح
لو روحي معاك لا تخاف ولاتستغرب حتى الروح بتروح
على كل جرح جرحتهولي بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا كان قليل جدا
حفكرك لما الندم حيغيرك اني مامتش يوم فى بعدك
Ahmad Ashraf
انتا فاكر اني هضيع مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عيشتها من قبلك
على كل جرح جرحتهولي بقول حبيبي شكرا
وقت الخداع مطالش بيا ده كان قليل جدا
هفكرك لما الندم هيغيرك اني ممتش يوم في بعدك
انتا فاكر اني هضيع مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عيشتها من قبلك
انا ليه جيت على نفسي
علشان كنت بحبك عشت سنيني مجروح
كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي لو هتعب زي حلاوة الروح
لو روحي معاك لا تخاف ولا تسغرب حتى الروح بتروح
على كل جرح جرحتهولي بقول حبيبي شكرا
وقت الخداع مطالش بيا ده كان قليل جدا
هفكرك لما الندم هيغيرك اني ممتش يوم في بعدك
انتا فاكر اني هضيع مش هعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عيشتها من قبلك
موفق درويش
اغنية تجرح وتبكي لقلب💔💘 من صوت لان ولم يتكرر!!!!!!
شكر"👍توعيد✌ ظالم نادم بس بعت فوات الاوان👎
نيره ابراهيم
روووعه... سلطان الطرب 😍
Iman Hussein
اغنيه وكلمات جميله 😎 سلطان الطرب 😍😙😘😘
موفق درويش
وانت اميرة بتعليقك😉👍💖💌💟💝
wasof alwasofy
عملاق الفن سلطان الطرب جورج وسوف
Mona Maslouh
لازلت اعشقه بعد كل هذه السنين 💔
Cemal Cemal
وربي محمد ماكول فراق يحسب فراق
فافي فراق من يكون الفؤاد مماتو
Kg One
فعلا وهموني بحبهم وخلوني احبهم 😭😭😭
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شكرا لكل الي خدعوني وظلموني بحياتي بس مش ندمانه لاني قويت وبفضلهم عايشه الان بقلب ميت
hanen mohmad
احلى صوت والله