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.
George Wassouf
George Wassouf Lyrics
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وتبعدي وتبعدي بعد المحال
ليه تهربي ليه تهربي بسكة سفر
وتحيَّري وتحيَّري قلبي بسؤال
ليه تهربي ليه. وتبعدي ليه.
ليه تهربي. ليه تهربي. ليه
حتروحي فين من العيون
درب الرَّحيل مليان شجون
نهايته خوف زي أوِّله
ليه تهربي ليه تهربي بسكة سفر
وتحيَّري وتحيَّري قلبي بسؤال
ليه تهربي ليه. وتبعدي ليه.
ليه تهربي. ليه تهربي. ليه
ليه تجرحي قلبي كده
وترحلي من غير وداع
تتحيَّري بين ده وده
وابقى أناوسط الضَّياع
ليه تهربي ليه تهربي بسكة سفر
وتحيَّري وتحيَّري قلبي بسؤال
The lyrics of George Wassouf's song "Liyyeh Liyyeh" express the confusion, frustration, and pain that comes with a loved one's sudden departure. The singer questions why his partner is trying to escape their fate and why she is leaving him behind in a state of desperation. The chorus repeats the title phrase "Liyyeh Liyyeh" which translates to "Why? Why?"
The first verse starts with the singer asking his partner why she is running away and distancing herself from their destiny, leaving him alone with no explanation. He then questions why she is traveling and leaving him struggling to understand the reason behind it all. In the second verse, he wonders where she will go and what she will say if people start asking about her sudden disappearance. He describes the path of leaving as full of pain and fear, ending the same way it began. In the final verse, the singer addresses his partner directly, questioning why she chose to hurt him in this way and leave without saying goodbye, leaving him lost and alone in the middle of a crossroad.
Through the lyrics of "Liyyeh Liyyeh," George Wassouf captures the emotions of abandonment, confusion, and hurt that arise from a sudden departure of a loved one. The repetition of the title phrase further emphasizes the feeling of helplessness and the need for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
ليه تهربي ليه من القدر
Why do you run away from fate?
وتبعدي وتبعدي بعد المحال
And distance yourself from what's possible.
ليه تهربي ليه تهربي بسكة سفر
Why do you run away with a travel path?
وتحيَّري وتحيَّري قلبي بسؤال
And puzzle and puzzle my heart with a question.
حتروحي فين من العيون
Where are you going away from sight?
حتقولي ايه لو يسألوا
What will you say if they ask?
درب الرَّحيل مليان شجون
The path of departure is full of sorrows.
نهايته خوف زي أوِّله
Its end is fear, just like its beginning.
ليه تجرحي قلبي كده
Why do you hurt my heart like this?
وترحلي من غير وداع
And leave without saying goodbye.
تتحيَّري بين ده وده
You puzzle yourself between this and that.
وابقى أنا وسط الضَّياع
And I remain lost in the middle.
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