He modified and popularized the then-fading form of traditional Arabic music, Muwashahat and Koodood. He is well known for his exceptionally powerful voice, impeccable execution of Maqamat and harmony, as well as charismatic performances. To many music admirers around the world, he represents the epitome and essence of authentic Tarab.
He enrolled into the Academy of Arabic Music of Aleppo then to the Academy of Damascus, from which he graduated in 1948. Then in Cairo, Egypt, he studied under the music masters of that time, and since then he started performing concerts in Syria. He soon became famous all over the Arab World. He also performed many concerts in Europe and the Americas. His name is enshrined in the Guinness Book of Records for his prowess in Caracas, where he sang for 10 hours without a pause.
He was a member of the Syrian parliament for a period of time as a representative of artists.
Fakhri was awarded the Syrian Order of Merit of Excellent Degree by the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in recognition of his achievements in serving and his role in reviving the artistic heritage in Syria.
Yamourrou Oujban
Sabah Fakhri Lyrics
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(يمر عجباً (يا للا يا للالي
عجبا ويمضي آه، آه، آه ولا يؤدي السلام
آه، آه، آه
(أليس هذا (يا للا يا للالي
هذا عجيبا آه، آه أليس هذا حرام آه يا للا للالي
العشق آه يا ناس يقضي
آه، آه، آه لشرب كاس الحمام
آه، آه، آه
(إذا الحبيب (يا للا يا للالي
الحبيب تجنى آه، آه على أسير الغرام آه يا للا للالي
The song "Yamourrou Oujban" by Sabah Fakhri is a deeply emotional and expressive piece that explores the themes of love, loss, and longing. The opening lines "ah ah ah, yamourrou oujban, ya lala ya lalali" set the tone for the rest of the song as the singer laments the passing of time and the transience of life. The words "yamourrou oujban" can be translated to mean "strange passing" or "weird movement," which hint at the overall mood of the song.
The singer goes on to ask questions like "isn't this strange, oh lala lalali?" and "isn't this forbidden, oh lala lalali?" as he tries to make sense of the pain and confusion he feels. The repeated refrain of "ah, ah, ah" creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer is struggling to come to terms with something that is slipping away from him.
Overall, "Yamourrou Oujban" is a powerful and moving song that showcases Sabah Fakhri's exceptional vocal talents and his ability to convey complex emotions through music.
Line by Line Meaning
آه، آه، آه
A sigh of longing and despair
(يمر عجباً (يا للا يا للالي
Time passes in a strange way, oh my beloved
عجبا ويمضي آه، آه، آه ولا يؤدي السلام
Strange, time passes and doesn't bring peace
(أليس هذا (يا للا يا للالي
Isn't this strange, oh my beloved
هذا عجيبا آه، آه أليس هذا حرام آه يا للا للالي
This is strange, isn't it forbidden, oh my beloved
العشق آه يا ناس يقضي
Love, oh people, is a passing thing
آه، آه، آه لشرب كاس الحمام
A sigh, oh my beloved, for drinking from the cup of the bathhouse
آه أمان، أمان
A sigh of comfort and security
(إذا الحبيب (يا للا يا للالي
Oh my beloved, when the lover
الحبيب تجنى آه، آه على أسير الغرام آه يا للا للالي
The lover falls, oh my beloved, for the captive of passion
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@dhiaarbi205
يمر عجباً .. و يمضي و لا يؤدي السلام ..
اه ..
أليـس هـذا عجـيـباً أليس هـذا حـرام ..
اه ..
العشق يا ناس يقضي بشرب كأس الحمم ..
اه ..
إذا الحبـيـب تجـنّى على أســـير الـغـرام
@Qiraate
قناة رائعة واحترافية.. واصلوا
@jesuispartout4467
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