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

Ya Bayi
Najwa Karam Lyrics

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يا بيي ما أجملو
وعيونو عليّ، عليّ بيتسللو
يا بيي ما أجملو
وعيونو عليّ بيتسللو

بيساوي الدني عندي
غيرو لا لا ما بدي
بيساوي الدني عندي

غيرو لا لا ما بدي

لا عملو قلبي مخده
وما خلي حدا يزعلو

(يا بيي ما أجملو (ما أجملو
وعيونو عليّ بيتسللو

ألف ميت خبرية
حتى يتحركش فيّ
ألف ميت خبرية
حتى يتحركش فيّ

فكرو بتمرق عليّ
أنا من ذوقي طنشتلو

(يا بيي ما أجملو (يا بيي
وعيونو عليّ بيتسللو

محتال وعارف حالو
ذابو البنات قبالو
محتال وعارف حالو
ذابو البنات قبالو

ما بينترك لحالو
دغري عيونو بيزغللو

(يا بيي ما أجملو (ما أجملو
وعيونو عليّ بيتسللو

يا بيي ما أجملو
وعيونو عليّ، عليّ بيتسللو

بيساوي الدني عندي
غيرو لا لا ما بدي
بيساوي الدني عندي
غيرو لا لا ما بدي

لا عملو قلبي مخده
وما خلي حدا يزعلو

(يا بيي (ما أجملو

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Najwa Karam's song Ya Bayi exude a fondness for someone close to the singer, with whom she shares a deep affection. The repetition of "Ya Bayi" emphasizes the importance of this person in her life. The singer describes how this person's eyes seem to be fixed upon her, indicating a possible sense of comfort and security knowing that they are watching over her.

The lines, "بيساوي الدني عندي، غيرو لا لا ما بدي" (He makes my world perfect, no one else can replace him) indicate the significance of this person, as they hold a special place in the singer's life, and are incomparable to others. The next lines, "لا عملو قلبي مخده، وما خلي حدا يزعلو" (My heart serves as their pillow, and I never let anyone upset them) further demonstrate the depth of the relationship between the singer and this person, as she is there for them in all aspects of life.

The lyrics also mention the envy of others towards this person, emphasizing their charm and charisma, with the singer stating that she disregards what others may say or think about this person since she knows them best. Overall, the song portrays a special bond and love between two individuals, with the repeated phrase "Ya Bayi" serving as a testament to their closeness and love for each other.

Line by Line Meaning

يا بيي ما أجملو
Oh my father, how beautiful he is

وعيونو عليّ، عليّ بيتسللو
And his eyes sneak up on me

بيساوي الدني عندي
He is everything to me

غيرو لا لا ما بدي
I don't want anyone else

لا عملو قلبي مخده
He has my heart as a pillow

وما خلي حدا يزعلو
And I won't let anyone hurt him

ألف ميت خبرية
He's heard a thousand and one stories

حتى يتحركش فيّ
But not one of them moves him like I do

فكرو بتمرق عليّ
They think they can pass me by

أنا من ذوقي طنشتلو
But I'm too sophisticated to care

محتال وعارف حالو
He's a swindler and he knows it