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

Hab El Hawa
Najwa Karam Lyrics

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هب الهوى شرقي وغربي
دربك ضيعته عن دربي
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غنى
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غني
وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

هب الهوى شرقي وغربي
دربك ضيعته عن دربي

مشيت لعنا، قلبي غنى
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غني
وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

نقلة، نقلة لعندى مشيت
من قلبك ع الخير نويت
نقلة، نقلة لعندى مشيت
من قلبك ع الخير نويت
لحقت وجيت ليش قسيت؟
لحقت وجيت ليش قسيت؟
يا محلي أيام الغربة

مشيت لعنا، قلبي غنى
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غني
وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

هب الهوى شرقي وغربي
دربك ضيعته عن دربي
مشيت لعنا قلبي غنى
مشيت لعنا قلبي غني
وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

نجمة، نجمة قطفت بإيدك
نور الشمس خطفته بعيدك
نجمة، نجمة قطفت بإيدك
نور الشمس خطفته بعيدك

بتقسى وبتعرفنى بريدك
بتقسى وبتعرفنى بريدك
عن قلبي حبك لا تخبي

مشيت لعنا، قلبي غنى
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غني
وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

هب الهوى شرقي وغربي
دربك ضيعته عن دربي
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غنى
مشيت لعنا، قلبي غني
وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي

Overall Meaning

In Hab El Hawa, Najwa Karam sings about the winds of love that blow from the east and west, the lost path of her lover, and her journey to find him. The lyrics express the singer's romantic and passionate spirit, as she walks and sings, her heart filled with emotion. She wonders why her lover became distant, and laments the days of separation and loneliness that she experienced. The words "mishit la'na, qalbi ghannâ" are repeated throughout the song, conveying the message of her unwavering love and her persisting hope to find her lover again.

The song is a masterpiece of Arabic music, known for its intricate melody and Najwa's powerful voice. The lyrics were written by the renowned Lebanese poet Nizar Francis, and the music was composed by the accomplished musician Salim Salameh. The song was released in 1992 and became an instant hit across the Arab world. Hab El Hawa is widely considered one of Najwa Karam's best works and a timeless classic of Arabic music.

Line by Line Meaning

هب الهوى شرقي وغربي
Love blows from the east and west

دربك ضيعته عن دربي
You lost your path away from mine

مشيت لعنا، قلبي غنى
I wandered towards you, my heart sang

مشيت لعنا، قلبي غني
I wandered towards you, my heart sang

وقفت ووقفتلى قلبي
And my heart stood still

نقلة، نقلة لعندى مشيت
Step by step, I walked towards you

من قلبك ع الخير نويت
From your heart, I intended for good

لحقت وجيت ليش قسيت؟
I caught up to you, why did you turn harsh?

يا محلي أيام الغربة
Oh my home, the days of being away

نجمة، نجمة قطفت بإيدك
A star, you picked it with your hand

نور الشمس خطفته بعيدك
The sun's light took it away from you