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.
Rohow Loh Wis'alouh
George Wassouf Lyrics
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روحولو و اسألوه
قولولو و فكّروه
و أديكو سمعتو منّي
يا ريت لو تسمعوه
و اسألوه
قولولو ...
و فكّروه
و أديكو سمعتو منّي
يا ريت لو تسمعوه
شوفو الحقيقة فين
و مين اللّي ابتدأ
آخرة صبر السّنين
أسمع من ده و ده
مين يرضى بكده
أسمع من ده و ده
مين يرضى بكده
أسمع من ده و ده
روحولو و اسألوه
قولولو و فكّروه
روحولو ...
و اسألوه
قولولو ...
و فكّروه
و أديكو سمعتو منّي
يا ريت لو تسمعوه
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عينُه لسّه فعينيّا
و كلامي يؤوّلُه
و يجيب اللّوم عليّا
و الحق يبدّلُه
عينُه لسّه فعينيّا
و كلامي يؤوّلُه
و يجيب اللّوم عليّا
و الحق يبدّلُه
و يخلّي النّاس تلمني
غلطان و بيتّهمني
و يخلّي النّاس تلمني
غلطان و بيتّهمني
و احترت فيه و لا اعرف
آخرو من أوّلُه
عينُه لسّه فعينيّا
و كلامي يؤوّلُه
و يجيب اللّوم عليّا
و الحق يبدّلُه
و يخلّي النّاس تلمني
غلطان و بيتّهمني
و يخلّي النّاس تلمني
غلطان و بيتّهمني
و احترت فيه و لا اعرف
آخرو من أوّلُه
شوفو الحقيقة فين
و مين اللّي ابتدأ
آخرة صبر السّنين
أسمع من ده و ده
مين يرضى بكده
أسمع من ده و ده
مين يرضى بكده
أسمع من ده و ده
روحولو و اسألوه
قولولو و فكّروه
روحولو ...
و اسألوه
قولولو ...
و فكّروه
و أديكو سمعتو منّي
يا ريت لو تسمعوه
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روحو اسألوه و ثاني
حاولو تستفسرو
حتقولو قلبي جاني
من غير ما تفكّرو
روحو اسألوه و ثاني
حاولو تستفسرو
حتقولو قلبي جاني
من غير ما تفكّرو
و أكيد حتغلّطوني
و تحاولو ترجّعوني
أكيد حتغلّطوني
و تحاولو ترجّعوني
علشان كذّاب و ظالم
و لا حاجة تغيّرُه
روحو اسألوه و ثاني
حاولو تستفسرو
حتقولو قلبي جاني
من غير ما تفكّرو
و أكيد حتغلّطوني
و تحاولو ترجّعوني
و أكيد حتغلّطوني
و تحاولو ترجّعوني
علشان كذّاب و ظالم
و لا حاجة تغيّرُه
شوفو الحقيقة فين
مين اللّي ابتدأ
آخرة صبر السّنين
أسمع من ده و ده
مين يرضى بكده
أسمع من ده و ده
مين يرضى بكده
أسمع من ده و ده
روحولو و اسألوه
قولولو و فكّروه
روحولو ...
و اسألوه
قولولو ...
و فكّروه
و أديكو سمعتو منّي
يا ريت لو تسمعوه
The song Rohow Loh Wis'alouh by George Wassouf is a plea to listeners to ask themselves questions and seek the truth. The repeated lines of "روحولو و اسألوه" and "قولولو و فكّروه" urge listeners to go and ask someone something and to think about it. The lyrics suggest that there is a truth that needs to be discovered, and the author calls upon listeners to find it. The real question, however, is whether people are willing to accept the truth they find or whether they will ignore it and continue on their current path.
The lyrics also speak of the power of words and the ability of others to influence our lives. In the line "عينُه لسّه فعينيّا و كلامي يؤوّلُه و يجيب اللّوم عليّا و الحق يبدّلُه" Wassouf speaks of someone who is interpreting his words and blaming him for their meaning. This person is able to influence others to believe things even if they are not true. The singer says that he is unsure of how to deal with this person, as he is still caught up in his words and their influence.
Overall, Rohow Loh Wis'alouh is a song about the importance of seeking the truth and not being misled by others. The repetitive nature of the lyrics highlights the urgency of the message, as if the author is pleading with listeners to take action before it is too late. The importance of words and their ability to shape our lives is also a key theme.
Line by Line Meaning
روحولو و اسألوه
Go and ask him
قولولو و فكروه
Tell him and think about it
و أديكو سمعتو منّي
And I give you his message from me
يا ريت لو تسمعوه
I hope you listen to it
شوفو الحقيقة فين
See where the truth is
و مين اللي ابتدأ
And who started it all
آخرة صبر السّنين
The end of years of patience
أسمع من ده و ده
Listen to this and that
مين يرضى بكده
Who would be satisfied with this
عينُه لسّه فعينيّا
His eyes are still in my eyes
و كلامي يؤوّلُه
And my words are interpreted
و يجيب اللّوم عليّا
And he blames me
و الحق يبدّلُه
And the truth changes it
و يخلّي النّاس تلمني
And makes people blame me
غلطان و بيتّهمني
Mistaken and accusing me
و احترت فيه و لا اعرف
And I am confused and don't know
آخرو من أوّلُه
The end from the beginning
روحو اسألوه و ثاني
Go ask him again
حاولو تستفسرو
Try to inquire
حتقولو قلبي جاني
You'll say my heart betrayed me
من غير ما تفكّرو
Without thinking
و أكيد حتغلّطوني
And surely you'll blame me
و تحاولو ترجّعوني
And try to bring me back
أكيد حتغلّطوني
Surely you'll blame me
علشان كذّاب و ظالم
Because I'm a liar and unjust
و لا حاجة تغيّرُه
And nothing can change it
مين اللّي ابتدأ
Who started it all
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