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 Zaman Dawar
George Wassouf Lyrics
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ويصحي لنا المواجع
الزمن دوار مالوش غير الملام
على نصيبنا اللي ضايع
الزمن دوار بيلف بالأيام
ويصحي لنا المواجع
الزمن دوار مالوش غير الملام
على نصيبنا اللي ضايع
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
كأني بينا وبينه تار الزمن دوار
الزمن ده طبعه غريب
يوم يودي يوم يجيب
يوم بيجرح يوم طبيب
الزمن ده ملوهش حبيب
الزمن ده طبعه غريب
يوم يودي يوم يجيب
يوم بيجرح يوم طبيب
الزمن ده ملوهش حبيب
أما بيرضى علينا تملي بينسينا
ومن الجراح يداوينا
أما بيرضى علينا (علينا) تملي بينسينا
ومن الجراح يداوينا
أما ننسى، يرجع ويقسى
يبيع ويشتري فينا
يبيع ويشتري فينا
وبييجني كمان علينا
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
كأني بينا وبينه تار الزمن دوار
يا زمن قول للسنين
جاي نجرح بس مين
ما إحنا عايشين مجروحين
يا زمن آخرك لفين
يا زمن قول للسنين
جاي نجرح بس مين
ما إحنا عايشين مجروحين
يا زمن آخرك لفين
ليه تجرح فينا
هو إحنا لسه نسينا
فينا اللي مكفينا
(ليه بتجرح فينا (فينا
(هو إحنا لسه نسينا (نسينا
فينا اللي مكفينا
جراحنا لسه، في قلوبنا لسه
قلوبنا صعبانة علينا
قلوبنا صعبانة علينا
ولا حد حاسس فينا
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
كأني بينا وبينه تار الزمن دوار
In "El Zaman Dawar," George Wassouf sings of the fickleness of time and its ability to bring both joy and pain. The chorus repeats the phrase "El Zaman Dawar," meaning "time is revolving," which emphasizes that time moves continuously and can bring us unexpected experiences. The lyrics speak of how time can make us forget our past and dreams, but also how it can bring them back vividly. Through its ups and downs, time tests our hearts and can leave us feeling wounded and forgotten.
The song is reflective and melancholic, with Wassouf's powerful voice conveying a sense of longing and resignation. He sings of the strange nature of time, how it can heal and hurt us in equal measure. The use of "we" in the lyrics suggests that the song is relatable to many, as time is something we all experience.
Interestingly, Wassouf is one of the most popular singers in the Middle East, known for his emotive performances and distinctive voice. "El Zaman Dawar" is one of his most famous songs, and its themes of time and its effects on our lives have resonated with listeners across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
الزمن دوار بيلف بالأيام
Time flies by with the passing of days
ويصحي لنا المواجع
And it awakens our pains
الزمن دوار مالوش غير الملام
Time is unpredictable, it brings nothing but blame
على نصيبنا اللي ضايع
Our lost fate is in our hands
يفكرنا بليالينا ومن الأحلام يصحينا
Thoughts of our nights and dreams arouse us
يفرحنا يبكينا يكوي قلوبنا بالنار
It brings us joy, sadness, and burns our hearts like fire
كأني بينا وبينه تار الزمن دوار
It's as if there's a veil separating us from time
الزمن ده طبعه غريب
This time has an odd nature
يوم يودي يوم يجيب
One day it gives, the next it takes away
يوم بيجرح يوم طبيب
One day it hurts, the next it heals
الزمن ده ملوهش حبيب
Time is not our beloved
أما بيرضى علينا تملي بينسينا
Sometimes it allows us to forget
ومن الجراح يداوينا
And heals us from our wounds
أما ننسى، يرجع ويقسى
Sometimes we forget, it returns and becomes harsher
يبيع ويشتري فينا
It buys and sells us
وبييجني كمان علينا
It also comes back to haunt us
يا زمن قول للسنين
Oh time, tell the years
جاي نجرح بس مين
Who's next to be hurt?
ما إحنا عايشين مجروحين
We're all living wounded
يا زمن آخرك لفين
Oh time, where are you leading us?
ليه تجرح فينا
Why do you hurt us?
هو إحنا لسه نسينا
Have we really forgotten?
فينا اللي مكفينا
We have what we need within us
جراحنا لسه، في قلوبنا لسه
Our wounds are still in our hearts
قلوبنا صعبانة علينا
Our hearts are hard on us
ولا حد حاسس فينا
And no one understands us
Lyrics © Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: ABEER AL RAZAZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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