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Sawt el-Eid
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the song "Sawt el-Eid" by Fairouz. Also included is a transliteration of the Arabic lyrics into the Roman alphabet so you can sing along if you like. Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source. About this SongThis 1965 song by Fairouz is based on the Christmas carol "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht" composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber, to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It was declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011. English-speaking people know it as "Silent Night, Holy Night", and Greek speakers know the beautiful version by Elena Paparizou named "Ayia Nihta". About FairouzFairouz is a legendary Lebanese vocalist, one of the most deeply respected living singers in the Arabic-speaking world. She was born in 1934. Her singing career began in the 1950's, and she achieved stardom in the 1960's. Her husband, Assi Rahbani, and his brother Mansour Rahbani, and they achieved legendary status as a composer and lyricist duo. The three worked closely together from the 1950's through 1979, with Fairouz's beautiful voice turning many of their compositions into hits. Fairouz' name is also sometimes spelled as "Feiruz", "Feirouz", "Feyrouz", "Fayrouz", "Fairoz", or "Fairuz". Arabic Lyrics: Rahbani Brothers |
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Lyrics
Arabic Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Aayyad el-leyl zahar el-leyl | The night feasted, the night glistened. |
| sawt el-eid dawwa' el-leyl | The sound of the feast brightened the night. |
| mouji ya sama' bilaana'eed | Ripple, oh sky, with the bunch of grapes |
| helly bilhala bilmawa'eed | Arrive on time with dates. |
| zar el-leyl Yasou | Jesus visited in the night, |
| Lawan el-leyl Yasou | Jesus colored the night. |
| Rayha tzour koukh mas-hour | He is going to visit the enchanted hut. |
| Darbha 'amar talj w zhour | His path is made of moonlight, snow, and flowers. |
| W el-laab tayra w idhakou woulad | Toys are scattered around and children are laughing. |
| Ardna natira w essama 3ayyad | Our world is waiting and heaven is feasting. |
| zar el-leyl Yasou | Jesus visited in the night, |
| Lawan el-leyl Yasou | Jesus colored the night. |
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