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

Mkassar 'Asa
Najwa Karam Lyrics

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ما بكون مكسر عصا
مادام إنت حبيبي
ولا بذوق مر الأسى حبيبي
لا مادام حبك نصيبي لا، لا، لا
(ما بكون مكسر عصا (لا، لا، لا، لا
مادام إنت حبيبي
ولا بذوق مر الأسى حبيبي
لا مادام حبك نصيبي لا، لا، لا

بموت بغرامك، يا حلم سنيني
أعطيني الجرأة اللي بعيونك قوة اعطيني
بموت بغرامك، يا حلم سنيني
أعطيني الجرأة اللي بعيونك قوة اعطيني
حدي كون، كون يا عمري
حبي صون سلمتك أمري
حدي كون، كون يا عمري
سلمتك أمري

(ما بكون مكسر عصا (لا، لا، لا، لا
مادام إنت حبيبي
ولا بذوق مر الأسى حبيبي
(لا مادام حبك نصيبي لا، لا، لا (لا، لا، لا، لا

بعشق نظراتك، يا سر ولوعي
حبك ما رد عامل ثورة جوة ضلوعي
بعشق نظراتك، يا سر ولوعي
حبك ما رد عامل ثورة جوة ضلوعي
حدي كون، كون يا عمري
حبي صون سلمتك أمرى
حدي كون، كون يا عمري
سلمتك أمرى

(ما بكون مكسر عصا (لا، لا، لا، لا
مادام إنت حبيبي

ولا بذوق مر الأسى حبيبي
لا مادام حبك نصيبي لا، لا، لا

Overall Meaning

The song "Mkassar Asa" by Najwa Karam is a declaration of enduring love that promises to remain unbroken even in the face of adversity. The singer states that as long as her beloved is by her side, she will not be broken like a stick, nor will she taste the bitterness of sorrow. She will not lose faith in their love, regardless of what obstacles they may face. The lyrics emphasize the power of love and confidence in oneself, as the singer asks her beloved to give her the courage and strength she needs to face whatever comes their way. The words convey a deep sense of devotion and a commitment to staying together through thick and thin.

The repetition of the phrase "ma bkon mksar asa" throughout the song reinforces the idea of unbreakable strength and resilience, while the verses that follow display vulnerability and a desire for protection. The chorus serves as a reminder that as long as her love is reciprocated, the singer will remain steadfast and unbroken.

Overall, "Mkassar Asa" is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the strength that it can provide in difficult times. The lyrics tap into universal themes that resonate with listeners of all backgrounds and cultures.

Line by Line Meaning

ما بكون مكسر عصا
I won't be broken as long as you're my love and I won't taste the bitterness of pain as long as your love is my destiny.

مادام إنت حبيبي
As long as you're my beloved.

ولا بذوق مر الأسى حبيبي
I won't taste the bitterness of pain, my love.

لا مادام حبك نصيبي لا، لا، لا
As long as your love is my destiny, no, no, no.

بموت بغرامك، يا حلم سنيني
I die for your love, oh dream of my years.

أعطيني الجرأة اللي بعيونك قوة اعطيني
Give me the courage that your eyes hold, give me strength.

حدي كون، كون يا عمري
Stay by my side, my love.

حبي صون سلمتك أمري
My love, protect me and I surrendered to you.

بعشق نظراتك، يا سر ولوعي
I am in love with your gaze, oh secret and passion of mine.

حبك ما رد عامل ثورة جوة ضلوعي
Your love has caused a revolution within my heart.

سلمتك أمرى
I surrendered to you.