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.

Btaatebni Ala Kilmat
George Wassouf Lyrics

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بتعاتبني على كلمة
جات منّي من غير تفكير
بتحاسبني على غلطة
ده إنت ياما غلطت كثير
بتعاتبني على كلمة
جات منّي من غير تفكير
بتحاسبني على غلطة
ده إنت ياما غلطت كثير

ما فيش حساب، بين الأحباب
ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب
ده ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب
إن كنت ناوي تصون الود
ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد
لو عدينا نتوه في العد
ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد
لو عدينا نتوه في العد
نتوه، نتوه في العد

ليه بتفكّر في اللي ليك
وتنسى دايماً اللي عليك
ليه بتفكّر في اللي ليك
وتنسى دايماً اللي عليك
دي غلطة وكانت مش ذنبي
إني يوم ما أحلمش بيك
ليه بتفكّر في اللي ليك
وتنسى دايماً اللي عليك
ليه بتفكّر في اللي ليك
وتنسى دايماً اللي عليك
دي غلطة وكانت مش ذنبي
إني يوم ما أحلمش بيك

ما إنت دايماً في خيالي
وفي منامي وعلى بالي
ما إنت دايماً في خيالي
وفي منامي وعلى بالي
ما فيش حساب، بين الأحباب
ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب
ده ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب
إن كنت ناوي تصون الود
ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد
لو عدينا نتوه في العد
ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد
لو عدينا نتوه في العد
نتوه، نتوه في العد

لو تحب الحب يوم
يبقى العتاب ما لوش لزوم
لو تحب الحب يوم
يبقى العتاب ما لوش لزوم
ليه دايماً بتحب تلومني
إنت الجاني وأنا المظلوم
لو تحب الحب يوم
يبقى العتاب ما لوش لزوم
لو تحب الحب يوم
يبقى العتاب ما لوش لزوم
ليه دايماً بتحب تلومني
إنت الجاني وأنا المظلوم

ليه بنسى وما تهونش عليّ
وإنت ليه غاوي قسيّة
ليه بنسى وما تهونش عليّ
وإنت ليه غاوي قسيّة
ما فيش حساب، بين الأحباب
ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب
ده ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب
إن كنت ناوي تصون الود
ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد
لو عدينا نتوه في العد
ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد

لو عدينا نتوه في العد
نتوه، نتوه في العد

Overall Meaning

The song "بتعاتبني على كلمة" by George Wassouf speaks about a relationship between two people, where one of them is always blaming the other for small mistakes without taking the time to understand the situation. The lyrics suggest that there should be no need for blaming each other in a relationship, as true love does not require constant accounting or the keeping of score. The song talks about how the person singing the song has been blamed for a small mistake that they did not mean to make and that their partner has made many mistakes too. The overall theme of the song is about how forgiveness and understanding are essential in any relationship, and the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes.

The overall tone of the song is melancholic, with a hint of sadness in the vocals. The lyrics are sung in Egyptian Arabic, and the guitar melody is simple yet powerful, which helps bring out the emotion in the song. The chorus is particularly catchy with the repetition of the phrase "ما فيش حساب بين الأحباب" (There's no accounting between lovers). The use of repetition helps emphasize the point that there should be no scorekeeping in a relationship.

In conclusion, "بتعاتبني على كلمة" is a song about forgiveness and understanding in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that true love does not require constant accounting and that blaming each other for small mistakes should not be a part of a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

بتعاتبني على كلمة
You blame me for a word I said

جات منّي من غير تفكير
It came out of me without thinking

بتحاسبني على غلطة
You hold me accountable for my mistake

ده إنت ياما غلطت كثير
But you have made many mistakes too

ما فيش حساب، بين الأحباب
There should be no reckoning between friends

إن كنت ناوي تصون الود
If you intend to protect our friendship

ده إنت يا روحي إن جيت للجد
Then you should come to me honestly

لو عدينا نتوه في العد
If we get lost counting our faults

نتوه، نتوه في العد
We'll just keep getting lost

ليه بتفكّر في اللي ليك
Why do you only consider what you want?

وتنسى دايماً اللي عليك
And forget about what you owe me?