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.

Ya Bayaain El Hawa
George Wassouf Lyrics

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يا بياعين الهوى شوفوا دوا ليّ
عاشق و قلبي ٳنكوى و العشق كان غيّ
يا بياعين الهوى شوفوا دوا ليّ
عاشق و قلبي ٳنكوى و العشق كان غيّ
ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
مجروح يا ناس والدوا
غالي، غالي، غالي، غالي

غالي ومش ليّ
يا بياعين الهوى شوفوا دوا ليّ
عاشق و قلبي ٳنكوى و العشق كان غيّ

حبيبي زي القمر، علمني معنى السهر
ويا ذوب بلمح البصر، صحّى الهوى بيّ
حبيبي زي القمر، علمني معنى السهر
ويا ذوب بلمح البصر، صحّى الهوى بيّ
ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
مجروح يا ناس والدوا
غالي، غالي، غالي، غالي
غالي ومش ليّ
يا بياعين الهوى شوفوا دوا ليّ
عاشق و قلبي ٳنكوى و العشق كان غيّ

قولوا لحبيبي أنا، إني في غرامه المنى
و إنّي بذوب من سنة، ولا حس يوم بيّ
قولوا لحبيبي أنا، إني في غرامه المنى
و إنّي بذوب من سنة، ولا حس يوم بيّ
ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
مجروح يا ناس والدوا
غالي، غالي، غالي، غالي
غالي ومش ليّ

يا بياعين الهوى شوفوا دوا ليّ
عاشق و قلبي ٳنكوى و العشق كان غيّ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ya Baya'een El Hawa by George Wassouf tell a story of a lover who is consumed by love and suffering from a broken heart. The lyrics begin with the singer calling upon the sellers of love ("Ya Baya'een El Hawa") to help him find a cure for his pain. He describes himself as a lover whose heart is broken and who is suffering greatly because of his love. He doesn't understand why he has fallen in love and why it's causing him so much pain.

The second verse sees the singer describing his lover as being like the moon who has taught him the meaning of staying awake at night. He says that his lover's glance has revived his love, but he still doesn't know why he's in love and why it's causing him so much pain. The final verse sees the singer asking his listeners to tell his lover that he is deeply in love with her and has been pining for her for a year without her knowing it. The song's themes center around the intensity of love and the pain that it can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

يا بياعين الهوى شوفوا دوا ليّ
Oh sellers of passion, find a remedy for me

عاشق و قلبي ٳنكوى و العشق كان غيّ
My heart is agonizing with love, and love has been bewildering

ما أعرفش ليه الهوى، مش جاي ليه ع الهوى
I don't know why I'm in love, it's not something I chose

مجروح يا ناس والدوا
I am wounded, oh people, please heal me

غالي، غالي، غالي، غالي
Precious, precious, precious, precious

غالي ومش ليّ
Precious, but not mine

حبيبي زي القمر، علمني معنى السهر
My lover is like the moon, and taught me the meaning of staying up all night

ويا ذوب بلمح البصر، صحّى الهوى بيّ
And with a single glance, my love was awakened

قولوا لحبيبي أنا، إني في غرامه المنى
Tell my lover that I am under his spell

و إنّي بذوب من سنة، ولا حس يوم بيّ
And I've been melting for a year, without him realizing

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Written by: Ahmed Shata

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