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

Deni Ya Dana
Najwa Karam Lyrics

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ناداني ولما ناداني وقفلي قلبي يوه
سماني و لما سماني نساني إسمي يوه
ناداني لما ناداني وقفلي قلبي يوه
سماني و لما سماني نساني إسمي يوه
دني يا دنا يا عينينا، و مصيبة و نزلت علينا
بين الأسامي عرف إسمي و يا رب تنجينا
دني يا دنا يا عينينا، و مصيبة و نزلت علينا
بين الأسامي عرف إسمي و يا رب تنجينا

ناداني لما ناداني وقفلي قلبي يوه
سماني و لما سماني نساني إسمي يوه

دنيا يا دنا و لا تخليني مشردين
بقلبه أنا رايته يحبسني مأبدين
دنيا يا دنا و لا تخليني مشردين
بقلبه أنا رايته يحبسني مأبدين
خلي اللي ما صار يصير الليلة بعمري
خلي الليالي نجومها ترقص بلدي
بلدي يا بلدي
دني يا دنا يا عينينا، و مصيبة و نزلت علينا
بين الأسامي عرف إسمي و يا رب تنجينا
ناداني لما ناداني وقفلي قلبي يوه
سماني و لما سماني نساني إسمي يوه

دنيا يا دنا و ها الدنيا يا سندي
يعني أنا ع وضعي صرت مبوردة
دنيا يا دنا و ها الدنيا يا سندي
يعني أنا ع وضعي صرت مبوردة
ما زال عيونه العمر كله بأمري
أنا بأمر عيونه ماني مرددة
لا لا لا لا لا ماني مرددة
دني يا دنا يا عينينا، و مصيبة و نزلت علينا
بين الأسامي عرف إسمي و يا رب تنجينا
(ناداني لما ناداني وقفلي قلبي يوه (يوه، يوه، يوه، يوه

سماني و لما سماني نساني إسمي يوه
دني يا دنا

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Najwa Karam's "Deni Ya Dana" express the pain and confusion that come with being rejected and forgotten by someone you love. The opening lines describe how the person who once called out to her and filled her heart with love has now ignored her and even made her forget her own name. This creates a sense of despair and isolation. The chorus, however, reminds us that these feelings are not unique to the singer, but are a universal part of life. The world can be both beautiful and cruel, and we must navigate its challenges with faith and hope.

The second verse speaks to an intense desire for stability and belonging. The singer pleads with the world not to leave her homeless and adrift, and describes how someone has captured her in their heart. The final lines of the song express a defiant spirit, as the singer declares that she is not helpless, but rather in control of her own fate. Even though life may be difficult, she refuses to give up, and instead finds strength in her love and her connection to her homeland.

Overall, "Deni Ya Dana" is a powerful message of resilience and determination in the face of heartbreak and uncertainty. It acknowledges the pain of love lost, but also affirms the power of love to sustain and uplift us through all of life's trials.

Line by Line Meaning

ناداني ولما ناداني وقفلي قلبي يوه
He called me, but when he called me, my heart closed up

سماني و لما سماني نساني إسمي يوه
He named me, but when he named me, he forgot my name

دني يا دنا يا عينينا، و مصيبة و نزلت علينا
Oh world, oh our eyes, calamity has befallen us

بين الأسامي عرف إسمي و يا رب تنجينا
Among the names, he knew my name and O Lord, save us

دنيا يا دنا و لا تخليني مشردين
Oh world, oh our world, don't leave me homeless

بقلبه أنا رايته يحبسني مأبدين
In his heart, I saw him imprisoning me forever

خلي اللي ما صار يصير الليلة بعمري
Let what didn't happen, happen tonight in my life

خلي الليالي نجومها ترقص بلدي
Let the nights with dancing stars be my country

دنيا يا دنا و ها الدنيا يا سندي
Oh world, oh our world, and this world, oh my support

يعني أنا ع وضعي صرت مبوردة
It means that I'm stuck in a difficult situation

ما زال عيونه العمر كله بأمري
His eyes still control my entire life