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.

Shokran
George Wassouf Lyrics

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إنت فاكر إني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
(إنت فاكر إني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك (من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
على كل جرح جرحتهولي بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
(وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا (وكان قليل جدا
(على كل جرح جرحتهولي (بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
(وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا ( وكان قليل جدا

حفكرك لما الندم حيغيرك إني مامتش يوم فى بعدك
(على كل جرح جرحتهولي (بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
(وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا ( وكان قليل جدا
حفكرك لما الندم حيغيرك إني مامتش يوم فى بعدك
(إنت فاكر إني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك (من بعدك
(الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك (من قبلك

أنا ليه جيت على نفسي على شان كنت بحبك عشت سنيني مجروح
كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي ولو حتعب زي حلاوة الروح
(أنا ليه جيت على نفسي على شان كنت بحبك (عشت سنيني مجروح
(كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي ولو حتعب (زي حلاوة الروح
لو روحي معاك لا تخاف ولاتستغرب حتى الروح بتروح
(على كل جرح جرحتهولي (بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
(وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا ( وكان قليل جدا
حفكرك لما الندم حيغيرك إني مامتش يوم فى بعدك

إنت فاكر إني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك

(إنت فاكر إني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك (من بعدك
الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Wassouf's song "Shokran" (Thank You) express a sense of gratitude towards a former lover who has caused pain and hurt in the past. The singer acknowledges that he may have initially thought he was lost without this person, but realizes that he has lived and survived without them. He thanks them for the wounds they inflicted upon him, as they have taught him valuable lessons and helped shape him as a person. The line "وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا وكان قليل جدا" (deception never lasts with me for a long time, and it was very little) implies that the singer has moved on and grown stronger after the betrayal of his former lover.

The line "أنا ليه جيت على نفسي على شان كنت بحبك عشت سنيني مجروح" (why did I have to come to myself because I loved you, I lived my years wounded) expresses regret for staying in a toxic relationship for so long and the realization that he needed to let go of the love that was causing him pain. The song ends with a repetition of the first two verses, emphasizing the singer's realization that he can live without his former lover and thanking them for the lessons they taught him.

Line by Line Meaning

إنت فاكر إني حضيع مش حعيش ولا يوم من بعدك
You think I wasted my life before you and wouldn't be able to live without you

الحياة لو واقفة عليك يبقى ليه عشتها من قبلك
If my life depended on you, why did I live it before you?

على كل جرح جرحتهولي بقول ياحبيبي شكرا
For every wound you caused me, I say thank you, my beloved

وقت الخداع ماطالش بيا وكان قليل جدا
Deception didn't last long with me, and it was very little

حفكرك لما الندم حيغيرك إني مامتش يوم فى بعدك
I think about how regret will change you, but I never died without you

أنا ليه جيت على نفسي على شان كنت بحبك عشت سنيني مجروح
Why did I come to terms with myself? Because I lived my years injured because of my love for you

كان لازم يخرج حبك من دمي ولو حتعب زي حلاوة الروح
Your love had to be removed from my blood, even if it hurt as much as the sweetness of the soul

لو روحي معاك لا تخاف ولاتستغرب حتى الروح بتروح
If my soul was with you, don't be afraid or surprised, because even the soul can leave

Lyrics © KRIZTAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: Hani Abdelkarim

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