Najwa Karam {نجوى كرم} (b. 1966) is a Lebanese singer.

Karam was bor… Read Full Bio ↴Najwa Karam {نجوى كرم} (b. 1966) is a Lebanese singer.

Karam was born on the 26th February 1966 in Zahle, Lebanon, the youngest of Nicolas Karam's four children. She spent her childhood in Zahle, with her parents and brothers. She graduated with a degree in philosophy, and worked as a teacher for two years. In 1985, she started her singing career after she participated in Layali Loubnan, and was awarded the gold medal.

She joined a musical institute for four years. She trained with Zaki Nassif for two years, and with Fouad Awad for remaining the two years. Her first album Ya Habayeb was released in 1989, but her breakthrough third album, Naghmet Hob, was her key to the Arab world. She has won many awards for her achievements in the world of music.

Karam has worked with some of the best musicians and poets in the Arab world, from the Persian Gulf, Lebanon, and Egypt. George Marderosian, Wissam El Amir, Sa'oud El Sharbatli, Imad Chamseddine, Nizar Francis, Hadi Sharara, Tarek Abou Jaoudeh, Mahmoud Khayami, Mohamed Mostafa, Tony Anka, Tarek Aakef, Melhem Barakat, and dozens of others have all contributed to Karam's pan-Arab success in the past two decades.

* Official site

Discography

Albums:
* 1989: Ya Habayeb
* 1992: Shams El Ghinniyeh
* 1993: Ana Ma'kon
* 1994: Naghmet Hob
* 1995: Ma Bessmahlak
* 1996: Hazi Helou
* 1997: Ma Hada La Hada
* 1998: Maghroumeh
* 1999: Rouh Rouhi
* 2000: Oyoun Albi
* 2001: Nedmaneh
* 2002: Tahamouni
* 2003: Saherni
* 2004: Shou Mghayara
* 2005: Kibir El Hob
* 2007: Hayda Haki
* 2008: Am Bemzah Ma'ak
* 2009: Khallini Shoufak
* 2011: Halayli...Ma Fi Noum

Singles:
* 2003: W Kberna with Wadih El Safi
* 2006: Rah Yeb'a El Watan with Melhem Barakat
* 2007: Bel Sana with Melhem Barakat
* 2010: Bel Rouh Bel Dam
* 2010: Lashhad Hobbak

مقهورة عليك
Najwa Karam Lyrics

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بحب خدعوك قدروا ينسوك اللي بتغار عليك
(مقهورة عليك كيف صاير هيك مقهورة عليك (مقهورة عليك
بحب خدعوك قدروا ينسوك اللي بتغار عليك

ويلك ما أطيب قلبك ما بتعرف مين بيحبك
تركت الوردة اللي على دربك ومسكت الشوك بإيديك
(مقهورة عليك كيف صاير هيك مقهورة عليك (مقهورة عليك

بحب خدعوك قدروا ينسوك اللي بتغار عليك

عينك ما عادت تقشع ولا دقة قلبك عم تسمع
عينك ما عادت تقشع ولا دقة قلبك عم تسمع
علقت ومش قادر ترجع
مش قادر، مش قادر ترجع
مغمض عينيك مقهورة عليك
مقهورة عليك كيف صاير هيك مقهورة عليك
بحب خدعوك قدروا ينسوك اللي بتغار عليك

شو صار لك شو جرى لك ليش عم تعمل هيك بحالك
شو صار لك شو جرى لك ليش عم تعمل هيك بحالك
أنا عم بسأل كرمالك يا حبيبي بسأل كرمالك
من خوفي عليك مقهورة عليك
(مقهورة عليك كيف صاير هيك مقهورة عليك (مقهورة عليك
بحب خدعوك قدروا ينسوك اللي بتغار عليك

ويلك ما أطيب قلبك ما بتعرف مين بيحبك

تركت الوردة اللي على دربك ومسكت الشوك بإيديك
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Overall Meaning

In "Moghroorah Aleek" by Najwa Karam, the singer is expressing her frustration and disappointment with her lover. She can't believe how he's changed and how easily he's been deceived by others who envied their relationship. She feels betrayed by him and is heartbroken that he doesn't seem to realize how much she loves him. She can't understand why he's acting the way he is, and it's causing her great pain.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Moghroorah Aleek," which loosely translates to "frustrated with you." This frustration is all-consuming and overwhelming for the singer. She feels like she's been left with nothing after investing so much in their relationship. Her lover's behavior has hurt her deeply, and she can't seem to get over it. The verses further emphasize this point, with the singer explaining how she has sacrificed for her lover, only to be disappointed in the end.

Overall, "Moghroorah Aleek" is a powerful and emotional song detailing the pain of a betrayed lover. Najwa Karam's passionate delivery and the haunting music create a sense of heartbreak and loss that is palpable.

Line by Line Meaning

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Feeling hopeless about you, how did you become like this?