In 2002, Wehbe released her first album, titled Huwa az-Zaman (هو الزمن It is Time), which was a commercial success, partly because of the release of her first single "Agoul Ahwak" (أقول أهواك I say I love you).
Her second album Baddi 'Ayš (بدي عيش I Want to Live) was released in 2005 and lived up to expectations due to the success of its lead single "Ya Hayat Albi." Released after the assassination of Lebanese politician Rafik Hariri, the title single of the album is about "freedom, considered to be among the most basic of human rights."[5] Her follow-up single was her biggest hit to date, "Ana Haifa" (أنا هيفاء I am Haifa) which became her novelty song. In 2006 she released a follow up single "Bus al-Wawa" (بوس الواوا Kiss the booboo), from her upcoming album "Baby Haifa", to be released end of 2008 or early 2009.The song was later used in a Pepsi advertisement.The song was also voted song of the year in 2006 by Radio Scope and Sawt Al Musika.
Wehbe was the first Arab artist appear at the Italian TV channel Rai Uno at Piazza Navona in Rome, performing in the presence of celebrities and fashion designers. Haifa Wehbe has performed with singers outside of the Arab world. In Egypt, Wehbe performed a duet with ######. On June 10, 2006 Haifa became the first artist in the Arab world to perform with rapper 50 Cent when she performed as an opening act for his first concert in Lebanon, at BIEL in Beirut. On July 4, 2008 Wehbe released her long awaited new album Habibi Ana (حبيبي أنا My love) which contains 15 songs including the single "Mosh Adra Astana".
In July 2005, Wehbe, along with 14 other celebrities from the Arab world, appeared in live pan-Arab reality show series The Farm (Arabic: الوادي Al-Wadi), based on the French reality show La Ferme Célébrités. The show aired for three months. The show featured weekly live performances in which Wehbe played a central role as well as singing songs from her new album.
Her other non-musical works include a few movie roles and TV hosting. Wehbe has also designed her own range of diamond jewelry. She has been a spokesperson for Pepsi, and did Pepsi ads with football star Thierry Henry, which were shown during the 2006 world cup. Wehbe starred in the Pepsi-produced film Sea of Stars released in 2008. Also starring in the movie were Carole Samaha, Ahmad el Sherif, Wael Kfoury, Brigitte Yaghi, and Ruwaida al-Mahrooqi.
Wehbe got three sisters Alia, Hanna and Rola.[8] Wehbe's brother died at the age of 24 during the 1982 Lebanon War.
During Wehbe's marriage, she gave birth to a daughter named Zeinab Zaza.
In 2005, she announced her engagement to a Saudi businessman Tariq Al-Jaffali. After only a few weeks, she and her fiancé decided to split for personal reasons and family issues.
On June 25, 2007, Wehbe survived a serious car accident while filming a music video for the song 'Hasa Ma Bena' in Lebanon. In the video, a single engine airplane was to chase Wehbe as she drove a car. However, the airplane inadvertently hit the car, taking off the front windshield of the drop-top convertible she was driving.Despite the severity of the accident, Wehbe only suffered minor cuts and bruises.
In March 2009, Haifa Wehbe announced that she will be getting married to an Egyptian businessman. This information was confirmed on New TV and her appearance in Star Academy on April 3, 2009 on LBC.
Enta Tani
Haifa Wehbe Lyrics
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مش بعتني وفي ثواني
طب ليه دلوقتي رجعت لي
ده اللي باقي وهو ده كمان اللي ناقص
مش كان موضوع وخالص
كان حد قال لك حن لي
إنت ثاني مش غيري خذ مكاني
طب ليه دلوقتي رجعت لي
ده اللي باقي وهو ده كمان اللي ناقص
مش كان موضوع وخالص
كان حد قال لك حن لي
لأ عندك خليك أنا وقلبي حلفنا عليك
لا يمكن ثاني نرجع ليك يعني خلاص متلزمناش
كان حلم وببنيه قضيتلي عليه وجيبت وطيه
ومستنيني أقول لك إيه يلاه يا سيدي متدوشناش
لأ عندك خليك أنا وقلبي حلفنا عليك
لا يمكن ثاني نرجع ليك يعني خلاص متلزمناش
كان حلم وببنيه قضيتلي عليه وجيبت وطيه
ومستنيني أقول لك إيه يلاه يا سيدي متدوشناش
إيه اللي جابك وبتشكي من عذابك
أنا مش فاضية لجانابك ده كثير في هواك عذبتني
خذ نصيبك جرحك على إيد حبيبك
أنا مضطرة إني أسيبك زي إنت ما زمان مسيبتني
إيه اللي جابك وبتشكي من عذابك
أنا مش فاضية لجانابك ده كثير في هواك عذبتني
خذ نصيبك جرحك على إيد حبيبك
أنا مضطرة إني أسيبك زي إنت ما زمان مسيبتني
لأ عندك خليك أنا وقلبي حليفنا عليك
لا يمكن ثاني نرجع ليك يعني خلاص متلزمناش
كان حلم وببنيه قضيتلي عليه وجيبت وطيه
ومستنيني أقول لك إيه يلاه يا سيدي متدوشناش
لأ عندك خليك أنا وقلبي حليفنا عليك
لا يمكن ثاني نرجع ليك يعني خلاص متلزمناش
كان حلم وببنيه قضيتلي عليه وجيبت وطيه
ومستنيني أقول لك إيه يلاه يا سيدي متدوشناش
The lyrics to Haifa Wehbe's song Enta Tani are about a lover who has returned after leaving the singer. The singer wonders why the lover has returned and why they even left in the first place. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the lover is "not the only one" and that they should "take my place." The singer implores the lover to leave again, reminding them that they had previously made a promise not to return.
The second verse repeats the chorus, but adds a new layer to the story. The singer reveals that the lover had previously hurt them and that they do not want to be hurt again. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has moved on and does not want to return to the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to Enta Tani are about a tumultuous relationship and the struggle to move on from a past love. The song is a classic example of Arabic pop music and showcases Haifa Wehbe's vocal prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
إنت ثاني مش غيري خذ مكاني
You're not the first, take my place
مش بعتني وفي ثواني
You didn't sell me, and in seconds
طب ليه دلوقتي رجعت لي
So why did you come back now?
ده اللي باقي وهو ده كمان اللي ناقص
That's what's left, and that's what's missing too
مش كان موضوع وخالص
It was not a matter that's over and done with
كان حد قال لك حن لي
Someone told you to be kind to me
لأ عندك خليك أنا وقلبي حلفنا عليك
No, you stay with me, my heart and I have sworn to you
لا يمكن ثاني نرجع ليك يعني خلاص متلزمناش
We can't go back to you again, that means we're not obligated anymore
كان حلم وببنيه قضيتلي عليه وجيبت وطيه
It was a dream that I built, I tried hard for it, and I folded it
ومستنيني أقول لك إيه يلاه يا سيدي متدوشناش
And you're waiting for me to say something, come on my sir, don't push us
إيه اللي جابك وبتشكي من عذابك
What brought you here, complaining about your suffering?
أنا مش فاضية لجانابك ده كثير في هواك عذبتني
I'm not free for you, you've hurt me a lot with your love
خذ نصيبك جرحك على إيد حبيبك
Take your share of pain, on the hand of your lover
أنا مضطرة إني أسيبك زي إنت ما زمان مسيبتني
I'm forced to leave you, like you left me a long time ago
لأ عندك خليك أنا وقلبي حليفنا عليك
No, you stay with me, my heart and I have sworn to you
لا يمكن ثاني نرجع ليك يعني خلاص متلزمناش
We can't go back to you again, that means we're not obligated anymore
كان حلم وببنيه قضيتلي عليه وجيبت وطيه
It was a dream that I built, I tried hard for it, and I folded it
ومستنيني أقول لك إيه يلاه يا سيدي متدوشناش
And you're waiting for me to say something, come on my sir, don't push us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amir Teeima
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