Sari Abboud (in Arabic ساري عبّود) (born December 10, 1980 in Beirut, Leban… Read Full Bio ↴Sari Abboud (in Arabic ساري عبّود) (born December 10, 1980 in Beirut, Lebanon) better known by his stage name Massari (in Arabic مساري) is Lebanese Canadian R&B, pop, and hip hop singer who grew up in Canada. Massari is Levantine-Arabic and Lebanese dialect slang for the word "money" (in Arabic مصاري)

He moved to Montreal at the age of 10 and at 13 he moved to Ottawa where he currently resides. The trilingual artist – he speaks English, French and Arabic fluently – cites Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin as musical influences. However, growing up he has been exposed to various styles of music and because of that his biggest influence is legendary Arabic singer George Wassouf. “I sing from my heart and George Wassouf taught me to do that", says Massari about how this legendary singer has affected his music.

In 2002, Massari recorded and released “Spitfire” which garnered heavy rotation on Ottawa radio stations. Since then, Massari has been steadily writing and developing his sound and is back in 2005 with his self-titled debut album set for release on May 31st, 2005 through MapleNationWide/Universal. The lead single off the release “Smile For Me” features former Bad Boy Entertainment recording artist Loon. “I’m definitely very selective about the records I get on. It didn’t matter if he was an established artist or not, it was just the quality of the record, the quality of the music that made me want to get involved”, says Loon about his involvement with Massari and the Capital Prophet Records crew. “I’m very proud to be one of the first Canadian male R&B singers to record with a major recording artist from the States”, says Massari. The end result was a hit single that spent 24 weeks on the Top 40 chart, peaking at #18 (BDS CHR) in Canada. Canadian award-winning music video director RT! was responsible for making the “Smile For Me” video one of the hottest urban videos by a Canadian artist. The video was immediately added to heavy rotation at MuchMusic, MuchVibe, and MTV Canada. Canada and the United States were the first to play “Smile For Me”, however other countries such as Germany, Australia, Brazil and the UK have begun playing the hit song.

With the recent release of Massari’s much-anticipated second single “Be Easy”, the pressure was on to keep the momentum going in the weeks leading up to the debut album release. “Be Easy” received early support from radio stations across Canada. The video, once again directed by music video director RT!, was instantly added to heavy rotation across the board on MuchMusic, MuchVibe and MTV2 and added into “Reaction” rotation at Musique Plus.

For this record, Massari worked closely with the Capital Prophet Records production team comprised of Da Heala and Lynx. “Their vibe is a perfect match for my sound and style”, explains Massari. The album draws influences from his middle-eastern origins. “Because of my background, my music is heavily influenced with middle-eastern melodies. Over the past few years so many artists are trying to bring Arabic styles into their music, but mine is authentic.” Along with its culturally rich sound the album with its upbeat club-style tracks, mid-tempo joints and smooth ballads pays special tribute to the ladies. “My music is made for the ladies because that’s where I get my inspiration. You’ll notice a lot of the music is upbeat and positive. Women give off so much energy; it’s hard not to be inspired by them.”

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So Long
Massari Lyrics

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You're talking to your mirror more than you talk to your mother
You're playing with your phone like we don't know each other
A stranger walking by wouldn't know that we was lovers
I gotta say this now 'cause I know that we in trouble

You used to spend the days lying in the sunlight
Now you wanna be the girl in the nightlife
What ever happened to the kids and the good times?

We running out of time

So long, so long
I got to be moving on
I'll miss you but I cannot
Wait for you to catch on
So long, so long
It hurts 'cause our love is strong
You can't give me what I want
So I got to say so long

You used to wear my ring but now you leave it on the dresser
Could've been my queen I would've given every treasure
You don't understand we could've seen the world together
It's so sad, it's so sad

You used to spend the days lying in the sunlight
Now you wanna be the girl in the nightlife
What ever happened to the kids and the good times?
We running out of time

So long, so long
I got to be moving on
I'll miss you but I cannot
Wait for you to catch on
So long, so long
It hurts 'cause our love is strong
You can't give me what I want
So I got to say so long

So long, so long
I ain't about to wait on nobody
So long, so long
Should've took the chance when you had it
I'll be moving on
Girl, you had me waiting for too long
I tried to stay and find a way
Now you got me saying so long

So long, so long (so long)
I got to be moving on (so long)
I'll miss you but I cannot
Wait for you to catch on
So long, so long
It hurts 'cause our love is strong
You can't give me what I want
So I got to say so long
So long, so long
I got to be moving on
I'll miss you but I cannot
Wait for you to catch on
So long (so long), so long (so long)
It hurts 'cause our love is strong

You can't give me what I want
So I got to say so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Massari's "So Long" describe a failing relationship where the couple is growing apart. The singer is noticing that his partner is more interested in talking to her own reflection in the mirror than talking to her own mother or him. She is also always on her phone and does not seem invested in their relationship. Massari realizes that if a stranger were to observe them, they would not know that they are partners because they're not connected. He admits that they're in trouble and urges his partner to recognize how their relationship is deteriorating.

The song's chorus shows that the singer has made up his mind to move on, even though he will miss his partner. He knows that he cannot wait for her to catch on and give him what he wants. The two of them used to spend their days in happier times, but now she is more concerned with nightlife and seems to be searching for something different.

Overall, the lyrics to "So Long" explore the frustration and pain that come with the realization that a relationship has run its course. The singer is heartbroken that they have come to this point, but recognizes that he cannot continue to hold onto something that isn't working. It's a relatable theme that has resonated with listeners around the world.

Line by Line Meaning

You're talking to your mirror more than you talk to your mother
You seem too preoccupied with your own appearance and don't have much interest in your family.

You're playing with your phone like we don't know each other
You focus on your phone so much that you seem to have forgotten about our relationship.

A stranger walking by wouldn't know that we was lovers
You act so cold towards me that any onlooker would be oblivious to the fact that we were once a romantic couple.

I gotta say this now 'cause I know that we in trouble
I have to speak up now since I realize that there are issues in our relationship.

You used to spend the days lying in the sunlight
You used to be carefree and happy instead of being caught up in superficial things.

Now you wanna be the girl in the nightlife
You have developed a liking for the partying lifestyle instead of enjoying the little things in life.

What ever happened to the kids and the good times?
What happened to our childhood memories and the good times we spent together?

We running out of time
Our relationship is coming to an end.

I got to be moving on
I must move on because I cannot waste any more time.

I'll miss you but I cannot Wait for you to catch on
I will miss you dearly but I can't wait for you to realize the issues that we have.

It hurts 'cause our love is strong
It's painful to let go of someone whom I still love deeply, despite everything that's going on.

You can't give me what I want
I have expectations, but you are unable to fulfill them.

So I got to say so long
Therefore, I must say goodbye and move on.

Could've been my queen I would've given every treasure
You had the potential to be my partner for life, whom I would cherish forever.

You don't understand we could've seen the world together
You don't realize that we had the chance to explore the world together, but now it's too late.

I ain't about to wait on nobody
I don't want to wait for anyone, even if I love them.

Should've took the chance when you had it
You should have taken the opportunity while it was still available.

Girl, you had me waiting for too long
You kept me waiting for too long and now I must move on.

I tried to stay and find a way
I tried to make it work and find solutions, but it didn't happen.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NASRI ATWEH, SARI ABBOUD, MIKHAIL BELTRAN

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