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.
Helef El Amar
George Wassouf Lyrics
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يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
حلف القمر يا قمر يا قمر
يمين وقالي
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت أوصافك يا يا روحي
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
حلف القمر يا قمر يا قمر
يمين وقالي
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت أوصافك يا يا روحي
حلف القمر لون الورود
لون الزهر فوق الخدود
زاد الحلا جدايل سود جدايل سود
حلي الكرز فوق شفافك آه يا قمر
حلف القمر لون الورود
لون الزهر فوق الخدود
زاد الحلا جدايل سود جدايل سود
حلي الكرز فوق شفافك آه يا قمر
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت أوصافك يا يا روحي
طل الهوى بأحلى عيون، عيون
قالي الدوا بين الجفون
طل الهوى بأحلى عيون عيون عيون
قالي الدوا بين الجفون
السحر هام بألف لون
والشعر غافي ع اكتافك
عيني عيني عيني ع الهوى
السحر هام بألف لون
والشعر غافي ع اكتافك
عيني عيني عيني ع الهوى
طل الهوى بأحلى عيون، عيون
قالي الدوا بين الجفون
طل الهوى بأحلى عيون عيون عيون
قالي الدوا بين الجفون
السحر هام بألف لون
والشعر غافي ع اكتافك
عيني عيني عيني ع الهوى
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت أوصافك يا يا روحي
حلف القمر يمين وقالي
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
حلف القمر يا قمر يا قمر
يمين وقالي
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت أوصافك يا يا روحي
The lyrics to George Wassouf's song Helaf El Amar are a declaration of love and devotion. The singer talks about making a vow under the moon, with the moon bearing witness to their promise to love and cherish their beloved. They describe the beauty of their loved one, saying that there is no one more beautiful before or after them. The singer seems to be in awe of the object of their affection, noting how their beauty is made more stunning by the addition of delicate adornments like cherry blossoms and black bracelets.
In the second verse, the singer describes the power of love's magic, noting how it can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. They talk about how love is reflected in the eyes of their beloved, as if their eyes are the portals to a world of wonder and enchantment. The singer ends by repeating their promise to love and cherish their beloved, saying that they have completed the description of their beloved's wonderful attributes and that they will continue to adore and venerate them forever.
Overall, Helaf El Amar is a beautiful ode to love and devotion, with lyrical language that reflects the power and transformative nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
حلف القمر يمين وقالي
He swore by the moon and said to me,
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
Oh beautiful one, when he didn't see you at a certain time,
حلف القمر يا قمر يا قمر
He swore by the moon, oh moon, oh moon,
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
There is no beauty like you before or after you, oh my soul,
يا روحي كملت أوصافك يا يا روحي
Oh my soul, I have completed describing you, oh my soul
حلف القمر لون الورود
He swore by the moon, the color of the roses,
لون الزهر فوق الخدود
The color of the flowers above the cheeks,
زاد الحلا جدايل سود جدايل سود
Added sweetness to the black eyelashes, black eyelashes,
حلي الكرز فوق شفافك آه يا قمر
Decorate the cherries on your cheeks, oh moon
طل الهوى بأحلى عيون، عيون
Love came with the most beautiful eyes, eyes
قالي الدوا بين الجفون
The cure is between the eyelids
السحر هام بألف لون
Magic is floating in a thousand colors
والشعر غافي ع اكتافك
And your hair covers your shoulders
عيني عيني عيني ع الهوى
My eyes, my eyes, my eyes on love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chafik El Marribi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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حلف القمر
حلف القمر يمين وقللي
يا حلوه ساعة ما شافك
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت اوصافك يا يا روحي
حلف القمر لون الورود .. لون الزهر فوق الخدود
زاد الحلا جدايل سود
حلي الكرز فوق شفافك يا قمر
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت اوصافك يا يا روحي
طل الهوى باحلى عيون .. قلي الدوا بين الجفون
والسحر هام بالف لون
والشعر غافي عاكتافك
عيني عيني عيني عالهوى
في الحسن لا بعدك ولا قبلك يا روحي
يا روحي كملت اوصافك يا يا روحي
@dreambig8267
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@waliades5305
واحدة من أجمل ما قدمه اباطرة الأغنية العربية و الفن العربي المعاصر شهادة صادقة و لا أظن انى الكثير يحالفني الراي،، ابو وديع في القلوب
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Wali Ades نعم أشاطرك الرأي اخي الكريم أغنية قمة في الروعة🇹🇳
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الميادين
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أباطرة 😂😂😂بيوزعو بودرة ولا حشيش
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@@majedatawneh2469 .
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@user-fx8bp2in8h
مهما تكلمتم عن هذا الفنان النادر او المنقرض من البشرية فلا تعطوه حقه، يستاهل اكثر من تقدير
@samsange3933
يا ليت الشباب يعود يوما
ياليت العمر يرجع يوما
ياليتني أعود طفل صغير
كم اشتقت الى ايام زمان
لكي نسمع اغنيه حلف القمر لاب وديع
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ايام بتمر يا حسرى على لفات هادي هيا الحياة 😢