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.

Sebhom
George Wassouf Lyrics

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جورج وسوف . سِيبهم
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سيبهم
لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
سيبهم ...
سيبهم
لو فراقهم يا قلبي نار وعذاب فارقهم

سيبهم
لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
سيبهم ...
سيبهم
لو فراقهم يا قلبي نار وعذاب فارقهم

و الله يعينّنا
على دمع عينّا
و بيّاعيننا ياخد بإيدهم

سيبهم
لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
سيبهم ...
سيبهم
لو فراقهم يا قلبي نار وعذاب فارقهم
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نسيوا ليه لهفة عينيهُم
و طيبة قلبنا
ده الغرام شاهد عليهُم
و يبكي زيّنا

نسيوا ليه ...
لهفة عينيهُم و طيبة قلبنا
ده الغرام ...
شاهد عليهُم و بيبكي زيّنا

سهّرونا باللّيالي
جرّحونا جرح غالي
سهّرونا باللّيالي
جرّحونا جرح غالي

و الفراق كان من نصيبنا
نعمة النّسيان نصيبهم
نعمة النّسيان نصيبهم ...

إيه، سيبهم
لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
سيبهم ...
سيبهم
لو فراقهم يا قلبي نار وعذاب فارقهم
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ضيّعوا الأيّام وراحوا
و لا سألوا في جرحنا
مين يعيش في جراحو
و يسامح قدّنا

ضيّعوا ...
الأيّام وراحوا ولا سألوا في جرحنا
مين يعيش ...
في جراحو و يسامح قدّنا

سامحنا لا ملامة
قلبنا ياما سامح ياما
سامحنا لا ملامة
قلبنا ياما سامح ياما

و السّنين يا قلبي بكرا
حتحاسبنا و تحاسبهُم
حتحاسبنا و تحاسبهُم ...

إيه، سيبهم
لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
سيبهم ...
سيبهم
لو فراقهم يا قلبي نار وعذاب فارقهم

و الله يعينّنا
على دمع عينّا
و بيّاعيننا ياخد بإيدهم

سيبهم
سيبهم ...

لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
سيبهم إيه يا قلبي

Overall Meaning

George Wassouf's song "Sebhom" talks about letting go of someone who has caused pain and accepting that they will no longer be a part of one's life. The song encourages the listener to not blame or confront the person but instead let them go and move on with their own life. The lyrics suggest that it is better to forget those who have caused heartache and focus on healing oneself. Wassouf sings about the pain that comes with separation but encourages the listener to endure it without holding onto the past.

The first verse says, "Let them go, don't blame or confront them. Let them go, even if their separation causes fire and distress in your heart." The second verse talks about the crying and the sleepless nights brought on by the loss of this person. The song suggests that one should forgive and forget, focusing on one's own future rather than dwelling on the past or seeking revenge. The chorus repeats the phrase, "let them go" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

سيبهم
Leave them alone

لا تلوم عليهم و لا تعاتبهم
Don't blame or criticize them

لو فراقهم يا قلبي نار وعذاب فارقهم
If they leave, it will be agony and pain

و الله يعينّنا على دمع عينّا و بيّاعيننا ياخد بإيدهم
And God help us with our tears as we watch them go with someone else

نسيوا ليه لهفة عينيهُم و طيبة قلبنا
They forgot our longing eyes and kind hearts

ده الغرام شاهد عليهُم و يبكي زيّنا
Love is a witness to their betrayal and our tears

سهّرونا باللّيالي جرّحونا جرح غالي
They kept us up at night and hurt us deeply

و الفراق كان من نصيبنا نعمة النّسيان نصيبهم
Separation was our fate, but they will find the gift of forgetting

ضيّعوا الأيّام وراحوا ولا سألوا في جرحنا
They wasted our days and left without asking about our pain

مين يعيش في جراحو و يسامح قدّنا
Who can live with our wounds and forgive our weakness

سامحنا لا ملامة قلبنا ياما سامح ياما
Forgive us without blaming, our hearts have forgiven many