George Wassouf (Arabic: جورج وسوف) is a notable Syrian singer. He was born … Read Full Bio ↴George Wassouf (Arabic: جورج وسوف) is a notable Syrian singer. He was born on December 23, 1961, moved to Beirut at a young age, and was called the miraculous child at that time, for his artistic talent in singing.

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.

Mestani Bel Youm Wel Youmaen
George Wassouf Lyrics

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بستنّى باليوم و اليومين
و بتيجي كلّ فين و فين
لو لسّه غالي عليك أنا
ابقى افتكرني بكلمتين
بستنّى باليوم و اليومين
و بتيجي كلّ فين و فين
لو لسّه غالي عليك أنا
ابقى افتكرني بكلمتين

مجاش في بالك
تيجي تطّمن عليّا
مجاش في بالك
عاملة إيه الدنيا فيّا
حموت و اشوفك
بين إيديّا يا حبيبي
تاخذني ليك
دي الوقت إيه إيه
كمان شويّة
مجاش في بالك
تيجي تطّمن عليّا
مجاش في بالك
عاملة إيه الدنيا فيّا
حموت و اشوفك
بين إيديّا يا حبيبي
تاخذني ليك
دي الوقت إيه
كمان شويّة
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حبيبي واخذانا السّنين
يا ريتنا نبقى قريّبين
كان لينا دنيا لوحدنا
ليه بسّ نبقى في دنيتين
حبيبي واخذانا السّنين
يا ريتنا نبقى قريّبين
كان لينا دنيا لوحدنا
ليه بسّ نبقى في دنيتين
مجاش في بالك
تيجي تطّمن عليّا
مجاش في بالك
عاملة إيه الدنيا فيّا
حموت و اشوفك
بين إيديّا يا حبيبي
تاخذني ليك
دي الوقت إيه
كمان شويّة
مجاش في بالك
تيجي تطّمن عليّا
مجاش في بالك
عاملة إيه الدنيا فيّا
حموت و اشوفك
بين إيديّا يا حبيبي
تاخذني ليك

ذي الوقت إيه إيه
كمان شويّة

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Wassouf's song 'Mestani Bel Youm Wel Youmaen' describe a longing for someone to return to the singer's life. They wait for the person to come, even if it takes a day or two, and they ask the person to remember them with just a few words if they still care about them. The singer wants the person to reassure them that they are thinking of them and to explain what is going on in their mind. They say that they would die to see the person again, and they ask the person to take them to them. The chorus repeats the same sentiments, wishing they could have a life together and pleading for the person to come back to them.

The song expresses a universal sentiment of longing for someone who has left or been absent from one's life. It depicts the pain and loneliness of missing someone and the desire to be close to them again. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying the singer's emotions through their earnest pleas. George Wassouf's voice and the music add to the melancholic tone of the song, creating a bittersweet ambiance.

Line by Line Meaning

بستنّى باليوم و اليومين
I'm waiting for today and tomorrow

و بتيجي كلّ فين و فين
And it comes from everywhere

لو لسّه غالي عليك أنا
If I'm still precious to you

ابقى افتكرني بكلمتين
Just remember me in two words

مجاش في بالك
Did it not cross your mind

تيجي تطّمن عليّا
To come reassure me

عاملة إيه الدنيا فيّا
What is happening to me in this world

حموت و اشوفك
I would die and see you

بين إيديّا يا حبيبي
Infront of me my lover

تاخذني ليك
Take me to you

دي الوقت إيه إيه
What time is it