George Wassouf (Arabic: جورج وسوف) is a notable Syrian singer. He was born … Read Full Bio ↴George Wassouf (Arabic: جورج وسوف) is a notable Syrian singer. He was born on December 23, 1961, moved to Beirut at a young age, and was called the miraculous child at that time, for his artistic talent in singing.

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.

Allah Karim
George Wassouf Lyrics

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الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
وعيون حبيبي ياهوا عليا مش راضين
الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
وعيون حبيبي ياهوا عليا مش راضين
وأحلف بروح روحي هو وعنيه روحي
يا دمعتي روحي وقولي له قلبك فين
الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
وعيون حبيبي ياهوا عليا مش راضين

أنا في الغرام قلبي كان جرحه من قلبي
(ويا عيني ع العاشقين (ويا عيني ع العاشقين
نار الفراق نارهم يا مين يصبرهم على كل دمعة عين
على كل دمعة عين
وأورح وأشكي لمين جرح الحبيب جرحين
وأورح وأشكي لمين جرح الحبيب جرحين
وأحلف بروح روحي هو وعنيه روحي
يا دمعتي روحي وقولي له قلبك فين
الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
وعيون حبيبي ياهوا عليا مش راضين

لو يوم عنيه قالوا جرحي بيحلى له هاعشق عذابي معاه
هاعشق عذابي معاه
وهاعيش على جرحه ينساني وأسامحه قدري وأنا بهواه
قدري وأنا بهواه

وأورح وأشكي لمين جرح الحبيب جرحين
وأورح وأشكي لمين جرح الحبيب جرحين
وأحلف بروح روحي هو وعنيه روحي
يا دمعتي روحي وقولي له قلبك فين
الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
وعيون حبيبي ياهوا عليا مش راضين

الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
وعيون حبيبي ياهوا عليا مش راضين

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Wassouf's song Allah Karim convey the artist's heartfelt plea to his beloved to understand and accept his love for her, despite the challenges that come with it. He appeals to the divine mercy of Allah, expressing faith that somehow everything will be alright. The song is characterized by a deep sense of longing and pain, as the artist struggles to make his feelings understood and to find a way forward in his relationship.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Allah Karim," which translates to "God is merciful," emphasizing a belief in the power of divine intervention to heal the wounds of love. The lyrics also express a sense of resignation, as the artist acknowledges that his beloved's eyes do not seem to be sympathetic to his plight. He describes the pain of unrequited love, as well as the anguish of being separated from the one you love.

The song speaks to the universal human experience of love and loss, and the desire to be understood and accepted despite the challenges that come with relationships. It is a powerful expression of the singer's emotions, and the lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the highs and lows of love.

Line by Line Meaning

الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
God is kind, my love, and is pleased with the lovers

وعيون حبيبي يا هوا عليا مش راضين
But the eyes of my love, oh love, they are not pleased with me

وأحلف بروح روحي هو وعنيه روحي
And I swear by my soul and his soul and his eyes

يا دمعتي روحي وقولي له قلبك فين
Oh my tears, my soul, tell him where your heart is

أنا في الغرام قلبي كان جرحه من قلبي
I am in love, my heart was wounded by my own heart

نار الفراق نارهم يا مين يصبرهم على كل دمعة عين
The fire of separation, their fire, oh who can endure every tear

وأورح وأشكي لمين جرح الحبيب جرحين
And I moan and complain to whom? The beloved's wounds are my wounds

لو يوم عنيه قالوا جرحي بيحلى له هاعشق عذابي معاه
If one day, he said my wound pleases him, I would love to suffer with him

وهاعيش على جرحه ينساني وأسامحه قدري وأنا بهواه
And I would live on his wound and forget, and forgive him, my fate is to love him

الله كريم يا هوا وبيرضى ع العاشقين
God is kind, my love, and is pleased with the lovers

وعيون حبيبي يا هوا عليا مش راضين
But the eyes of my love, oh love, they are not pleased with me