in 2008.
In 1986, Marwan enrolled in the University of Saint Espirit Kasslik in Lebanon. He studied piano and harmony there and during his university years, and he won a prize in a music composition contest. The award was presented to the singer by former Lebanese President Amin Joumayel in the following year. In 1988, Marwan produced his very first album Asak Habibi depending solely on himself in writing the lyrics and composing the songs, and of course producing it. The album was not that big of a hit unfortunately.
Marwan started a new phase in his life in 1989, but not as a singer. He performed in various variety shows, such as Aghani Aghani and Studio Al-Fan, on the keyboard. He continued as a keyboard player till 1996 and played with many famous bands; like Sabah's band. But during that period, Marwan was able to come up with a single, Fik Yamma Balak. It was released in 1994 and established he as a talented singer. He then went on to lead Wael Kfoury's band as well as other famous Lebanese singers as before. This gave Khoury the chance to see the world and go on tour as a conductor. In 1997 he wrote, composed and performed his second single Lasbor Ala Wela. It was not until 1999 however that Marwan finally became known in the music industry as a writer/composer. He came up with two hit songs for Nawal Al Zoghbi Tia and Dalouna. Then the year 2001 came along and with it Marwan launched his first official album Khayal El-Omr. The very next year, Khoury shot his first video clip Ya Shog with director Bassem Christo. In 2003, the singer got his first recognition as a talented composer and was awarded Murex D'Or as the best composer.
In 2004, Marwan reached his milestone. He landed a five-year contract with a major production company, Rotana. He then released his second solo album Kel El Asayed in May of that year. The album and the title song were a big hit and their popularity spread fast. It was this album that actually made Marwan famous in the Arab world and in Egypt. To further the success he had achieved, Marwan released a video for the title song of his album the following month. The video was directed by his brother, Claude Khoury. Marwan released another hit album in 2005, Asr El Shawq. His latest album, Ana wl Leil , was released in 2008.
Baddi
Marwan Khoury Lyrics
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شعرك حراري ايدك مخده
بدي شو بدي تسهري عندي
شعرك حراري ايدك مخده
ضلي ضلي الليلي نبئه سوى
فيه غلي كل نغم بالهوى
جاي على بالي غني غنيه
نامي بعيوني تغفي عليه
بدي شو بدي بوسه على خدي
والقمر يا قمر قاعد حدّي
بدي شو بدي بوسه على خدي
والقمر يا قمر قاعد حدي
ضلي ضلي الليلي نبئه سوى
فيه غلي كل نغم بالهوى
ضلي ضلي الليلي نبئه سوى
فيه غلي كل نغم بالهوى
جاي على بالي غني غنيه
نامي بعيوني تغفي عليه
ونحلم بمشوار
وتركض ليالي العمر ياروحي
وانا امشي وعمري عخد الزمن جاني
وانا امشي اغفي حبيب القلب بعيوني
وانا امشي والله جوات
ضلي ضلي الليلي نبئه سوى
فيه غلي كل نغم بالهوى
ضلي ضلي الليلي نبئه سوى
فيه غلي كل نغم بالهوى
جاي على بالي غني غنيه
نامي بعيوني تغفي عليه
ونحلم بمشوار
The lyrics of Marwan Khoury's song "Baddi" speak of a desire for intimacy and romance, with the singer asking the person they are addressing to spend the night with them. The opening lines express this desire, with the singer asking "What do I want, what do I want? Stay up with me tonight. Your hair is warm, your hand is a pillow." The repetition of the phrase "What do I want" emphasizes the singer's intensity of feeling, while describing the physical closeness they desire.
The chorus repeats the desire for physical intimacy, with the singer asking for a kiss on their cheek and expressing a desire for the moon to be present. The final lines express a sense of dreaming: "And we dream of a journey." These lines suggest that the idea of physical closeness and romance represents an escape from the mundanity of everyday life.
Overall, "Baddi" is a song that expresses a longing for romance and intimacy, with the singer hoping for a sense of enchantment and escape.
Line by Line Meaning
بدي شو بدي تسهري عندي
I want you to stay up with me at my place
شعرك حراري ايدك مخده
Your hair is hot, let me be your pillow
ضلي ضلي الليلي نبئه سوى
Stay with me all night and let's make our own story together
فيه غلي كل نغم بالهوى
Every melody is filled with passion
جاي على بالي غني غنيه
A certain song came to my mind, let me sing it to you
نامي بعيوني تغفي عليه
Close your eyes and sleep on my chest
ونحلم بمشوار
And let's dream of a journey together
بدي شو بدي بوسه على خدي
I want to kiss your cheek
والقمر يا قمر قاعد حدي
And the moon, oh moon, is sitting beside us
وتركض ليالي العمر ياروحي
And let the nights of our lives run while my soul stays with you
وانا امشي وعمري عخد الزمن جاني
And as time goes by, I walk with age but you are still with me
وانا امشي اغفي حبيب القلب بعيوني
And as I walk, my heart's beloved sleeps in my eyes
وانا امشي والله جوات
And I swear it's deep inside of me
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.