Haifa Wehbe (Arabic: هيفاء وهبي) was born March 10th, 1970 in Mahrouna, a s… Read Full Bio ↴Haifa Wehbe (Arabic: هيفاء وهبي) was born March 10th, 1970 in Mahrouna, a small farming town in Southern Lebanon.She grew up listening to jazz and R&B. She became a model at a young age and won the title of "Miss South Lebanon" at age sixteen.She won an ancillary title at the "Miss Lebanon" competition, which she had to relinquish when it was discovered that she had already been married, disqualifying her. By 1996, she was seen on over 100 magazine covers. In 2006, she was on People Magazine's 50 most beautiful people list
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.

Howa El Zaman
Haifa Wehbe Lyrics

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هو الزمان و لا الحياة خلوا الغرام بيدوم ساعات
نعشق كثير بين القلوب يبقى المصير تلج و يدوب
نعشق كتير بين القلوب يبقى المصير تلج يدوب
صار الغرام و العشق خوف لعبة كلام من غير حروف
يا ما قلبى داب بين الأشواق بعد العذاب يلقى الفراق
يا ما قلبى داب بين الأشواق و بعد العذاب يلقى الفراق

فى القلب نار من غير شموع ليل و نهار فى العين دموع

من كل ناس تسمع وعود بتقول خلاص يحلى الوجود
من كل ناس تسمع وعود بتقول خلاص يحلى الوجود
بين يوم ويوم عاشق جديد بيزيد هموم مرك يزيد

تسهر معاك دمع العيون يوصل هواك حد الجنون
تسهر معاك دمع العيون يوصل هواك حد الجنون

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Haifa Wehbe's song "Houwa El Zaman" express the emotions of love and heartbreak. The singer portrays the idea that time is greater than life itself, indicating that love is not something that lasts forever, but rather fleeting moments that we cherish. The lyrics also emphasize that love can cause fear and becomes a game of unspoken words, leading to pain and ultimately separation. The chorus reflects the idea that love is a fiery passion that can make us feel alive, but it can also bring us to the brink of insanity.

The verses describe the struggles of love, with mentions of tears and promises that are often broken. The lyrics also reflect the idea that every day, a new lover comes along, only to increase the pain and burden on the heart. The singer mentions that staying up all night with tears in one's eyes is a common occurrence when one is in love, and it can bring us to the brink of madness.

Overall, Haifa Wehbe's "Houwa El Zaman" is a heart-wrenching portrayal of the ups and downs of love. The lyrics show that love can be an all-consuming fire that can lead to both intense passion and immense heartache.

Line by Line Meaning

هو الزمان و لا الحياة خلوا الغرام بيدوم ساعات
Love lasts longer than time or life, but it can be fleeting in moments.

نعشق كتير بين القلوب يبقى المصير تلج يدوب
We love deeply between our hearts regardless of our fate staying or departing.

صار الغرام و العشق خوف لعبة كلام من غير حروف
Love and affection have become fearful shadows of mere empty words.

يا ما قلبى داب بين الأشواق و بعد العذاب يلقى الفراق
Oh how my heart trembles with longing, but after suffering it only finds separation.

فى القلب نار من غير شموع ليل و نهار فى العين دموع
My heart burns without light, day and night, and tears flow constantly.

من كل ناس تسمع وعود بتقول خلاص يحلى الوجود
Everyone promises to make life sweeter, but it is just empty talk.

بين يوم ويوم عاشق جديد بيزيد هموم مرك يزيد
Every new love only adds to the weight on your shoulders day by day.

تسهر معاك دمع العيون يوصل هواك حد الجنون
Staying up with tears in your eyes, your madness for love has reached its limit.

Lyrics © KRIZTAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Rotana Publishing s.a.r.l.
Written by: Tony Abi Karam

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