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.
Gana El Hawa
George Wassouf Lyrics
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إوعى في يوم تخسر رضاه
إوعى الهوى تِخلِف معاه
إوعى في يوم تخسر رضاه
ما فيش حياة من غير غرام
ولا تحلى الدنيا أو كلام
ما فيش حياة من غير غرام
ولا تحلى الدنيا أو كلام
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
لعب الهوى لعبته لعب الهوى
لمّا الهوى يؤمر عليك
إيّاك تلاوعوا مهما كان
فرصة وجات لك بين إيديك
دي جاية مرّة في الزمان
لمّا الهوى) يؤمر عليك)
إيّاك تلاوعوا مهما كان
فرصة وجات لك بين إيديك
دي جاية مرّة في الزمان
طاوعني وإمشي في سكّته
وسيبه يلعب لعبته
طاوعني وإمشي في سكّته
وسيبه يلعب لعبته
ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
لعب الهوى لعبته لعب الهوى
لمّا الهوى تعرف دواه
دنية غرامك تحلى بيه
حتكون في أعلى مستوى
ولا حد يقدر يوم عليك
لمّا الهوى) تعرف دواه)
دنية غرامك تحلى بيه
حتكون في أعلى مستوى
ولا حد يقدر يوم عليك
إيه يعني لو ضفنا عليه
أحلام حلوة من حواليه
إيه يعني لو ضفنا عليه
أحلام حلوة من حواليه
ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
(ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء (البريء
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
لعب الهوى لعبته لعب الهوى
The lyrics to George Wassouf's song "Gana El Hawa" convey a cautionary message about the dangers of love and the importance of not losing oneself in its grip. The repeated refrain "إوعى الهوى تِخلِف معاه" translates to "Beware, love leaves you behind." The song warns against losing the favor of the one you love and emphasizes that life is incomplete without love and sweet words.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of betrayal, urging listeners not to harm innocent love or hurt their closest friends. The phrase "لا تظلموا حبّي البريء" translates to "Don't harm my innocent love," highlighting the vulnerability and purity of love that should be protected. The song identifies the game of love, emphasizing that one should be cautious and let love play its game, without causing harm to oneself or others.
Furthermore, "Gana El Hawa" highlights the power of love, suggesting that when love takes control, one should surrender to its path and allow it to play out. The lyrics encourage listeners to walk in its path and let love's game unfold, indicating that there might be fleeting moments of opportunity that can elevate love to new heights.
In summary, "Gana El Hawa" is a song that urges caution in love, emphasizing the importance of not losing oneself or betraying others in the pursuit of love. It also acknowledges the transformative power of love and the need to surrender to its course.
Line by Line Meaning
إوعى الهوى تِخلِف معاه
Be careful not to be left behind by love
إوعى في يوم تخسر رضاه
Don't ever lose his satisfaction
ما فيش حياة من غير غرام
There is no life without love
ولا تحلى الدنيا أو كلام
And the world doesn't become beautiful except through love or sweet words
ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء
Don't wrong my innocent love
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
Or hurt my closest friend
لعب الهوى لعبته لعب الهوى
Love plays its own game, the game of love
لمّا الهوى يؤمر عليك
When love commands you
إيّاك تلاوعوا مهما كان
Beware of resisting, no matter what
فرصة وجات لك بين إيديك
An opportunity has come to you
دي جاية مرّة في الزمان
It comes once in a lifetime
طاوعني وإمشي في سكّته
Obey me and follow its path
وسيبه يلعب لعبته
And let it play its own game
لمّا الهوى تعرف دواه
When love knows its remedy
دنية غرامك تحلى بيه
Your world of love becomes sweeter with it
حتكون في أعلى مستوى
You will reach the highest level
ولا حد يقدر يوم عليك
And no one will ever be able to harm you
إيه يعني لو ضفنا عليه
What if we add to it
أحلام حلوة من حواليه
Sweet dreams from all around it
ولا تظلموا حبّي البريء (البريء
Don't wrong my innocent love
أو تجرحوا أقرب صديق
Or hurt my closest friend
لعب الهوى لعبته لعب الهوى
Love plays its own game, the game of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nabil Afiouny
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ELIAS ADJAM
Like si te encanta escuchar ésta magnífica obra de arte durante la cuarentena 😷 🎧 🎶 👏 👍
ELIAS ADJAM
Excelente canción interpretada por el gran George Wassouf y escuchada en todo el mundo 😀
Mohamed Osman
Adorei
توتو دى انا
الله على صوتك ياابو وديع❤❤❤❤❤❤😍👍👍
Nona elmeghair
أغنية سبونج بوب
We are heroes tonight
Beautiful Classic song
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aristotle736
Cool interpretation , considering the original artist is the
Incomparably great Abdul Halim Hafez .
امير علي
احلى جورجي ملك السهر 😘
Belly Dancer Isabella
lovely song! <3
Med Bri
Aadil Co co