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.
Leabet Nazar
George Wassouf Lyrics
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هو كده بالمختصر
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
هو كده بالمختصر
يكذب نصدق كذبته
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
يكذب نصدق كذبته
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
هو كده بالمختصر
سر الهوى رمش العيون
يشبك قلوب الطيبة
يصدق سنة وسنين يخون
ينسى قلوب متعذبة
(سر الهوى (رمش العيون
(يشبك قلوب (الطيبة
(يصدق سنة (وسنين يخون
(ينسى قلوب (متعذبة
عارفين وحاسين قسوته
وبرضه نمشي في سكته
(عارفين وحاسين (قسوته
(وبرضه نمشي (في سكته
مين فينا يخالف كلمته
مهما حكم مهما ولا أمر
يكذب نصدق كذبته
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
يكذب نصدق كذبته
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
رغم المهالك والسهر
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
هو كده بالمختصر
نتوب ونحلف كل يوم
المتابة توصل للفضا
لكن بننسى في ثاني يوم
ونرجع على حب ورضا
(نتوب ونحلف (كل يوم
(المتابة توصل (للفضا
(لكن بننسى (في ثاني يوم
(نرجع على (حب ورضا
غارقين في بحر محبته
دايرين تملي في دنيته
(غارقين في بحر (محبته
(دايرين تملي في (دنيته
لو طالت بينا رحلته
حنمشي لو طال السفر
يكذب نصدق كذبته
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
يكذب نصدق كذبته
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
رغم المهالك والسهر
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
The lyrics of George Wassouf's song "Leabet Nazar" describe love as a game of deceit and deception. The singer expresses how love can be a complicated and unpredictable journey, where lies and betrayal are common occurrences. Despite the hardships and sleepless nights, love remains a mere illusion and a game of sight. The song highlights the power of eye contact and how it can captivate even the purest hearts. Love believes in promises that eventually fade away, while the hearts of those who suffer are forgotten. The singer acknowledges the harshness of love, yet continues to walk along its path. No matter how much love deceives and lies, they still believe and continue their journey. They understand the cruelty of love but cannot resist it. They question who among them would dare to challenge love's deceit, no matter the circumstances. They repent and swear every day, hoping for redemption, but they forget and fall back into the cycle of love and contentment. They are drowning in the sea of love, trying to fulfill their desires within its realm. Even if the journey is long, they will continue to walk, despite the adversities and sleepless nights. In the end, the song emphasizes that love is ultimately just a game of sight, where deceiving and believing become intertwined.
Line by Line Meaning
أصل الهوى لعبة نظر
The essence of love is a game of appearances
هو كده بالمختصر
That's how it is in summary
يكذب نصدق كذبته
He lies, we believe his lies
نعشق ونمشي في سكته
We fall in love and follow his path
رغم المهالك والسهر
Despite the hardships and sleepless nights
سر الهوى رمش العيون
The secret of love is in the blink of an eye
يشبك قلوب الطيبة
It connects the hearts of the kind
يصدق سنة وسنين يخون
He stays faithful for years and then betrays
ينسى قلوب متعذبة
He forgets the hearts in torment
عارفين وحاسين قسوته
We know and feel his cruelty
وبرضه نمشي في سكته
Yet we still walk in his path
مين فينا يخالف كلمته
Who among us would dare to contradict him
مهما حكم مهما ولا أمر
No matter what he decides or orders
نتوب ونحلف كل يوم
We repent and swear every day
المتابة توصل للفضا
Repentance reaches to the heavens
لكن بننسى في ثاني يوم
But we forget in the very next day
ونرجع على حب ورضا
And we go back to love and contentment
غارقين في بحر محبته
Drowning in the sea of his love
دايرين تملي في دنيته
Trying to fulfill his desires
لو طالت بينا رحلته
Even if his journey is prolonged
حنمشي لو طال السفر
We will keep walking even if the journey is long
Lyrics © Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: Ahmad Darwiche
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Al Braa Kanhoosh
Cut the moment now.
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السلطان