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.

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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

Haramy
Najwa Karam Lyrics

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كل القصة وما فيها . سرقة قلب بـسّميها
بتعملها وبتخبيها حرامى
انا شو كان بدى منك . بامور الحب محنك
انا حبيتك مع انك حرامى
حبيتك وملكنى هواك . يا حرامى وبعيونى ملاك
حرامي .

لو ما عطيتتك هالضو الاخضر يا مجنون

كيف كان بدك تسرقلى قلبى بجوز عيون
مهضوم وعارف حالك سارق قلبى بجمالك
مطرح ما يكون خيالك بدى كون
حبيتك وملكنى هواك . يا حرامى وبعيونى ملاك
حرامي .

لو كنت عرفتك انو بدك قلب شريك
كنت من الاول ما عذيتك تالاقيتك
بقدملك قلبى الغالى ياللى حالك من حالى
لحظة تغيب من قبالى انا ما بخليك

حبيتك وملكنى هواك . يا حرامى وبعيونى ملاك
حرامي .

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from Najwa Karam's song "Haramy" and they revolve around the theme of love and betrayal. The song tells the story of a person who realizes that their lover is a thief, stealing their heart and hiding their true intentions. The singer expresses their confusion and frustration, questioning what they wanted from this person who is skilled at manipulating love. Despite knowing that their lover is a thief, the singer confesses that they still loved them, highlighting the power their lover held over them.

In the first verse, the singer describes how their heart was stolen by someone they trusted and loved. They refer to their lover as a thief ("haramy") who deceitfully carried out their actions, not revealing their true intentions. Despite being aware of their lover's dishonesty, the singer admits to falling in love with them, emphasizing the emotional hold their lover had on them.

The second verse talks about the singer's realization of their lover's intentions. They sarcastically mention that if they hadn't given them the "green light" (symbolizing permission or encouragement), their lover wouldn't have stolen their heart. The singer acknowledges their lover's charm and attractiveness, causing them to be hypnotized and easily manipulated. They remark that such encounters are not mere fantasies but real experiences they desired.

The third verse expresses regret and a sense of understanding. The singer reflects on the fact that if they had known their lover's true intentions from the beginning, they would not have allowed themselves to be hurt. They offer their heart to their lover, acknowledging their vulnerability and willingness to be partners. However, they assert that if their lover ever tries to distance themselves from them, they will not let them go easily.

Overall, the lyrics of "Haramy" depict a story of love, deceit, and realization. The singer experiences the pain of betrayal, yet still finds it difficult to let go of their feelings for their deceptive lover. The song captures the complex emotions and conflicting desires that arise when someone we love turns out to be someone we cannot trust.

Line by Line Meaning

كل القصة وما فيها . سرقة قلب بـسّميها
The whole story and its content is about stealing my heart openly

بتعملها وبتخبيها حرامى
You do it and hide it like a thief

انا شو كان بدى منك . بامور الحب محنك
I didn't want anything from you, love affairs are tricky

انا حبيتك مع انك حرامى
I loved you even though you're a thief

حبيتك وملكنى هواك . يا حرامى وبعيونى ملاك
I loved you and you possessed my heart, you thief, and in my eyes, an angel

لو ما عطيتتك هالضو الاخضر يا مجنون
If I didn't give you this green light, you crazy person

كيف كان بدك تسرقلى قلبى بجوز عيون
How did you intend to steal my heart, maybe through your eyes

مهضوم وعارف حالك سارق قلبى بجمالك
I know your game, you're stealing my heart with your beauty

مطرح ما يكون خيالك بدى كون
Nobody could imagine you being my destiny, I wanted to be

لو كنت عرفتك انو بدك قلب شريك
If I had known that you wanted a partner's heart

كنت من الاول ما عذيتك تالاقيتك
I would have avoided hurting you and meeting you