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 Dahab Ya Habibi
George Wassouf Lyrics
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لهجرنن سمعت صوتن بقلبي
لهجرن الذهب وطعم بلون الذهب يا يوباي
الذهب يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب، مهما قالوا، قالوا عنه والدهر انقلب
والعتب يا قلبي عقد المحبة، مع اللي ما بيستاهل شو نفع العتب
الذهب آه يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب
الذهب يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب، مهما قالوا عنه (قالوا عته) والدهر انقلب
الذهب آه يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب
عرفوني ع دروب الليل عم بيجن جنوني
عم بيدق بواب الليل بيسرق نوم عيوني
عرفوني ع دروب الليل عم بيجن جنوني
عم بيدق بواب الليل بيسرق نوم عيوني
حرام شو مساكين، وحدن المجانين
حرام شو مساكين، هن وحدن المجانين
حرام شو مساكين، وحدن المجانين
حرام شو مساكين، هن وحدن المجانين
وأنا حمد الله دقوا على الخشب
العتب يا قلبي ع قد المحبة، مع اللي ما بيستاهل شو نفع العتب
الذهب آه يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب
الذهب يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب، مهما قالوا عنه قالوا والدهر انقلب
العتب يا قلبي عقد المحبة، مع اللي ما بيستاهل شو نفع العتب
الذهب آه يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب
اللي الحب بينده له منه شو بيريده
يا اللي الدنيا بتضحك له الله عمر يزيده
اللي الحب بينده له منو شو بيريده
يا اللي الدنيا بتضحك له الله عمر يزيده
(تبقى سنينه جداد ويكيد الحساد (تبقى سنينه جداد ويكيد الحساد
(تبقى سنينه جداد ويكيد الحساد (تبقى سنينه جداد ويكيد الحساد
لازم ما تحكي الناس غير اللي نكتب
العتب يا قلبي عقد المحبة، مع اللي ما بيستاهل شو نفع العتب
الذهب آه يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب
الذهب يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب، مهما قالوا عنه قالوا والدهر انقلب
العتب يا قلبي عقد المحبة، مع اللي ما بيستاهل شو نفع العتب
الذهب آه يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب
The lyrics of George Wassouf's song "El Dahab Ya Habibi" tells the story of a lover who is crying over their separation. The tears on their cheeks and the pain of being away from their beloved are expressed through the lyrics. The repeated phrase, "El Dahab Ya Habibi" translates to "The Gold, My Love" and refers to the strength and endurance of love, even in the face of hardships and time. The lyrics also touch on the theme of loyalty in love, suggesting that even when the world changes and people say negative things about ones' beloved, the true love and loyalty will remain.
The use of gold as a metaphor throughout the song emphasizes the power of love and the valuable bond between the lovers. The phrase "The Gold, My Love" is repeated in the chorus to remind the listener that true love is unbreakable and worth fighting for, even when it seems impossible. Throughout the verses, the lyrics speak of the pain of heartbreak and the struggles of keeping love alive through challenging times. The use of repetitive phrases such as "El Dahab Ya Habibi" and "Haram Sho Masakeen" give the song a haunting quality and add to the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
صار لي زمان عم ببكي لهجران الحبيب ودمعتي بخدي
I've been crying for a long time due to the absence of my beloved and my tears fall down my cheeks.
لهجرنن سمعت صوتن بقلبي
His absence echoed in my heart.
لهجرن الذهب وطعم بلون الذهب يا يوباي
His absence is like gold, with a taste and color of gold, oh my beloved.
الذهب يا حبيبي بيظله ذهب، مهما قالوا، قالوا عنه والدهر انقلب
My beloved, gold remains gold, no matter what they say, even if the whole world turns upside down.
والعتب يا قلبي عقد المحبة، مع اللي ما بيستاهل شو نفع العتب
Holding a grudge, my heart, is like a burden on the bond of love. What's the use of holding grudges against those who don't deserve it?
عرفوني ع دروب الليل عم بيجن جنوني
They know me as the one who loses his mind wandering the paths of the night.
عم بيدق بواب الليل بيسرق نوم عيوني
Knocking on the doors of the night, stealing away my sleep.
حرام شو مساكين، وحدن المجانين
What a pity for the poor and the crazy, they are all alone.
وأنا حمد الله دقوا على الخشب
As for me, thank God, they knock on my door.
اللي الحب بينده له منه شو بيريده
What does he want from love, the one who holds it in his hands?
يا اللي الدنيا بتضحك له الله عمر يزيده
Oh, the one whom the world laughs at, God will add to his life.
اللي الحب بينده له منو شو بيريده
What does he want from love, the one who holds it in his hands?
تبقى سنينه جداد ويكيد الحساد
His years will remain new and his enemies will continue to plot against him.
لازم ما تحكي الناس غير اللي نكتب
We should only speak of what we write, not what people say.
Lyrics © Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: Michel Geha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grand As
الحان الموسيقار ملحم بركات اعطت الأغنية بريق كالذهب واكتمل بصوت السلطان 👏🏽
Yasser S.S
سلطان من ذهب أنت يا فخامة سلطان الطرب
محمد الحطامي
أنت الذهب يا أبو وديع ❤
⚜ Saif Al Omari ⚜
من طفولتي ... وحتى يومنا الحاضر
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وحابين تعملنا البوم جديد مشابهه لهذا الألبوم
مع محبتي واحترامي لسلطان الطرب ...🧡🧡
محمد عطيه
ملك الطرب الاصيل ابو وديع
ام شهد
ابو وديع الروح ولحب وطرب ولأحساس ورقي
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سلطان الطرب ابو وديع 💙
Waleed Ayyad
جورج وسوف اسأل الله لك الهدايه ❤ اعشق احساسك
boulanouar ghaoual
صوت من ذهب وكلام من ذهب
Fatima Boudali
سلام