Fairuz, was born as Nouhad Haddad, in the district of Zhak el Blat in Beirut. The eldest of a modest Maronite family , she early develops a true passion for music. As her parents are too poor to afford a radio, the young Nouhad spends most of her time listening to it at the doors of her neighbours. She memorises songs rapidly and sings some of them at school celebrations. And at one of these even
English Translation
I love you Lebanon my country
I love
your north your south your plains I love
you ask what happened
what has overcome me
I love you Lebanon my country
they said what goes on
in the land of festivals
strewn as it is with fire and dynamite
I said our land is being reborn
the Lebanon of dignity a people that perseveres
how could I help loving you
even in your madness I love you
because your love
gathers us together
when we are dispersed
and one grain of your soil
equals the treasures of the world
I love you Lebanon my country
I love
your north your south your plains I love
you ask what happened
what has overcome me.
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