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.

EL HOB EL AWALANI
George Wassouf Lyrics

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يا قلبي مين، مين
مين يداويك
يا قلبي مين، مين
مين اللي حاسس بيك
يا قلبي مين، مين
مين يداويك
يا قلبي مين، مين
مين اللي حاسس بيك

كل اللي حاصل ليك يا قلبي
كل اللي حاصل ليك يا قلبي
من الحب الأولاني، من الحب الأولاني

أصل الهوى بيصيب، غدار وطبعه غريب
بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
(أصل الهوى بيصيب (بيصيب) غدار وطبعه غريب (غريب
بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
برموش الأسمراني

الليل عليّ قاسي والصبر في بعده طال
لو يوم يرمي التماسي ويطمني بسؤال
الليل عليّ قاسي والصبر في بعده طال
لو يوم يرمي التماسي ويطمني بسؤال
الشوق يهون، وإزاي أخون
وغرامه كل ناسي
الشوق يهون، وإزاي أخون
وغرامه كل ناسي
و غرامه، غرامه
غرامه كل ناسي، وغرامه كل ناسي

أصل الهوى بيصيب، غدار وطبعه غريب
بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
(أصل الهوى بيصيب (بيصيب) غدار وطبعه غريب (غريب
بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
برموش الأسمراني

ده حبيبي اللي نساني وسقاني من العذاب
هو اللي هواه دواني وهواه من غير حساب
ده حبيبي اللي نساني سقاني من العذاب
هو اللي هواه دواني وهواه من غير حساب
برتاح معاه وأسمع نداه
تضحك لي الدنيا ثاني
برتاح معاه وأسمع نداه
تضحك لي الدنيا ثاني
تضحك لي الدنيا، الدنيا، الدنيا، الدنيا ثاني
تضحك لي الدنيا ثاني

أصل الهوى بيصيب، غدار وطبعه غريب
بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
(أصل الهوى بيصيب (بيصيب) غدار وطبعه غريب (غريب

بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
برموش الأسمراني

Overall Meaning

In the song "El Hob El Awalani" by George Wassouf, the singer expresses the emotional turmoil of a broken heart. The song opens with a series of questionings, as the singer wonders who can heal his heart and understand the pain he is experiencing. He then goes on to describe the nature of love and how its initial passion can be fickle and treacherous, but the pain it causes eventually heals with time, although the scars may stay irreversible. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that despite the pain and hardship, it was all worth it, as it was love's first experience that made it so special.

The song's lyrics also describe the heart's longing for its beloved and its ache when they are apart. The singer confesses his inability to resist the pull of love and the profound impact it has on his emotions, despite knowing the risks involved. In the last verse, the singer finally finds solace in his lover's embrace and is happy to hear their voice calling out to him, leaving him with the joyousness of the present moment, relieved of his past misery.

The song's message is universal and speaks to anyone who has ever experienced the ups and downs of love, whether it be romantic or otherwise. It highlights the intensity and depth of emotions that love can stir up, even in the smallest and simplest moments.

Line by Line Meaning

يا قلبي مين، مين
Oh my heart, who can heal you? Oh my heart, who can feel you?

كل اللي حاصل ليك يا قلبي
Everything that happens to you my heart Everything that happens to you my heart

من الحب الأولاني، من الحب الأولاني
From the first love, from the first love

أصل الهوى بيصيب، غدار وطبعه غريب
The origin of love is it hits, deceptive and its nature is strange

بس الآلام بتطيب، برموش الأسمراني
But the pains are healed, by the lashes of the dark eyes

الليل عليّ قاسي والصبر في بعده طال
The night is hard on me, and patience is prolonged in its distance

لو يوم يرمي التماسي ويطمني بسؤال
If one day he throws his apologies, and reassures me with a question

الشوق يهون، وإزاي أخون
Longing becomes easier, how can I betray

وغرامه كل ناسي، وغرامه كل ناسي
And his love makes me forget, and his love makes me forget

ده حبيبي اللي نساني وسقاني من العذاب
This is my lover who forgot me, and drowned me in pain

هو اللي هواه دواني وهواه من غير حساب
He is the one who made me miss him, and he loved me without calculation