Ajram was born on May 16th, 1983 to Nabil Ajram and Rimonda Oun, as the eldest of two siblings, Nadine Nariman Ajram and Nabil Ajram Jr. She started singing at the age of eight, when she appeared for the first time in 1991 at a singing contest for kids on national television in Lebanon. In 1995, at the age of twelve, Nancy Ajram took part in the entertainment show, Noujoum Al-Moustakbal, ("Stars of the Future"), a Lebanese television musical competition, winning a gold medal in the Tarab category after singing a song by Umm Kulthum.
Ajram studied music following her early success with renowned Lebanese musicians and although she was less than 18 years old, the syndicate of professional artists in Lebanon accepted her as a member because they found her to be an exceptional talent and deserved to be qualified as a professional artist. Shortly afterwards Nancy released her first album, Mihtagalak ("I Need You') in 1998, with most of its songs holding a pure Tarab style, thus starting her music career at the age of 15. It was followed by Sheel Oyoonak Anni ("Take Your Eyes Off Of Me") in 2000, which achieved more success.
Awards:
1995 Nojoom Al Mustaqbal Golden Award - (Nancy's most significant pre-stardom award)
2003 Murex D'or Award - Best Female Lebanese Singer of the year, Beirut
2003 Murex D'or Award - Best Video of the Year: Ya Salam - Nadine Labaki, Beirut
2003 The Golden Lion Award Egypt
2003 LG Music Award
2003-2004 Zahrat elKhaleej Magazine - Best Female Arab Singer, Dubai
2004 Zahrat elKhaleej - Best Music Video of the Year, Dubai
2004 Arabian Music Awards - Best Female Arab Singer of the year, Dubai
2004 Murex D'or Award - Best Female Lebanese Singer of the year, Beirut
2005 Zahrat elKhaleej Magazine - Best Female Arab Singer, Dubai
2005 Newsweek - Most Influential Arab Personalities, Kuwait
2005 - Honor from the Opera House of Egypt
2006 Murex D'or Award - Best Female Lebanese Artist of the year, Beirut
2006 Murex D'or Award - Best Video of the Year: Ehsas Jdeed - Said elMarouk, Beirut
2007 LG Music Award , Abu Dhabi
2007 Certificate from the Pope of Rome
2007 Middle East Music Awards (Mobinil) - Best Female Arab Singer of the year, Cairo
2007 Arabian Business - Most Influential Contemporary Female Singer in 2007
2007 Arabian Business - Most Powerful Arab Singers
2007 Kol elArab Survey - Best Arabic Star of the year 2007
2008 Annual Doha Festival - Honor Award, Doha
2008 World Music Award - World's Best-Selling Middle-Eastern Artist, Monaco
2008 Student Choice Award - [College Student Survey]: Best Album of the Year 2008, Beirut
Discography:
1998: Mihtagalak
2001: Sheel Oyoonak Anni
2002: Ya Salam
2004: Ah W Noss
2006: Ya Tabtab...Wa Dallaa
2007: [Children's Album] Shakhbat Shakhabit
2008: Betfakkar Fi Eih?!
Katkouta
Nancy Ajram Lyrics
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Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
bet 7eb babaha w mametha
wala mara t5asim sa7betha
bet 7eb babaha w mametha
wala mara t5asim sa7betha
beshar wa7kila el 7adouda
(bite7kili el7adouda eeh ennahr dah?)
Kan fi zaman wi zaman yama kan
Zayek benti gamila zaman
Kan fi zaman wi zaman yama kan
Zayek benti gamila zaman
Dakrat neg7at le3bat fer7a
3azefet rasemet belalwan
Kan 2albaha maliyan e7sas
(Kan 2albaha maliyan e7sas)
W btetmanni elkhir lennas
(W btetmanni elkhir lennas)
3alashaan kedah 7aboha nas
W 2aloulna fel7adota
kan ya makan we zaman fe wad
safer we laf be7or we belad
kan ya makan we zaman fe wad
safer we laf be7or we belad
7ab el 3elm we lama et3alm
min leltoi we naso we 3ad
al bel 3alm 7afed elnas
(al bel 3alm 7afed elnas)
we ha 3lmohom we bekhlas
(we ha 3lmohom we bekhlas)
ashan keda 7aboh elnas we alolna... fe 7adota
Ammoura (Ammoura)
Deh 7abebti (Deh 7abebti)
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
The song "Katkouta" by Nancy Ajram is a joyful and upbeat ode to a beloved, sweet and playful girl. The song opens with the singer praising the girl's sweetness and beauty, referring to her as "ammoura" and "agmal bannouta" (the most beautiful girl). The lyrics go on to describe how the girl loves her father and mother equally, and how she never takes sides between them.
The chorus of the song takes us back in time, to a different era (kan fi zaman) when the singer was young and the girl was just a child. The lyrics reminisce about the good old days, and how the girl used to play and enjoy herself with her friends. The singer then reveals that her heart felt a special feeling towards the girl ("kan 2albaha maliyan e7sas"), wishing her the best in life.
The last part of the song is a message to everyone, urging them to love and be honest with one another, to value knowledge and education, and to always strive to become better people. The song ends with the repetition of the opening verse, praising the girl's charm and playfulness.
Overall, "Katkouta" is a catchy and fun song that celebrates childhood memories, love, and good values.
Line by Line Meaning
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
You are sweet, beautiful, and cute
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
You are the most beautiful doll
bet 7eb babaha w mametha
You love her father and her mother
wala mara t5asim sa7betha
And she never divides her friends
w 3ashnha ghalawetha w re2etha
And she lives with her generosity and kindness
beshar wa7kila el 7adouda
She feeds everyone the sweets
Kan fi zaman wi zaman yama kan
Once upon a time, in a different era
Zayek benti gamila zaman
You were like a beautiful girl from that era
Dakrat neg7at le3bat fer7a
The beats made the fun game more exciting
3azefet rasemet belalwan
The rhythm was weak and tired of colors
Kan 2albaha maliyan e7sas
Her heart was full of emotions
(Kan 2albaha maliyan e7sas)
(Her heart was full of emotions)
W btetmanni elkhir lennas
And she hopes for the best for people
(W btetmanni elkhir lennas)
(And she hopes for the best for people)
3alashaan kedah 7aboha nas
Because people love her like that
W 2aloulna fel7adota
And they said in the neighborhood
kan ya makan we zaman fe wad
Once upon a time, in a certain place and time
safer we laf be7or we belad
I traveled and walked between villages and countries
7ab el 3elm we lama et3alm
Loving knowledge and learning
min leltoi we naso we 3ad
From childhood to people and generations
al bel 3alm 7afed elnas
Knowledge protects people
(al bel 3alm 7afed elnas)
(Knowledge protects people)
we ha 3lmohom we bekhlas
And their knowledge is sincere
(we ha 3lmohom we bekhlas)
(And their knowledge is sincere)
ashan keda 7aboh elnas we alolna... fe 7adota
That's why people love us and they say... in the neighborhood
Ammoura (Ammoura)
You are sweet (sweet)
Deh 7abebti (Deh 7abebti)
You are the most beautiful (my love)
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
You are sweet, beautiful, and cute
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
You are the most beautiful doll
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
You are sweet, beautiful, and cute
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
You are the most beautiful doll
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
You are sweet, beautiful, and cute
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
You are the most beautiful doll
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
You are sweet, beautiful, and cute
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
You are the most beautiful doll
Ammoura w 7elwa w katkota
You are sweet, beautiful, and cute
Deh 7abebti agmal bannouta
You are the most beautiful doll
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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كلمات كتكوتة
امورة وحلوة وكتكوتة دي حبيبتي اجمل بنوتة
امورة وحلوة وكتكوتة دي حبيبتي اجمل بنوتة
بتحب باباها وممتها ولا مرة تخاصم صحبتها
بتحب باباها وممتها ولا مرة تخاصم صحبتها
وعشان غلوتها ورقتها بسهر واحكيلها الحدوتة
كان في زمان وزمان ياما كان زيك بنت جميلة زمان
كان في زمان وزمان ياما كان زيك بنت جميلة زمان
زاكرت نجحت لبعت فرحت عزفت رسمت بالألوان
كان قلبها مليان احساس وبتتمنى الخير للناس
علشان كده حبوها الناس وقالولنا في الحدوتة
كان ياما كان و زمان فيه واد سافر لف بحور وبلاد
كان ياما كان و زمان فيه واد سافر لف بحور وبلاد
حب العلم ولما اتعلم حن لبلده وناسه وعاد
حب العلم ولما اتعلم حن لبلده وناسه وعاد
قال بالعلم ح افيد الناس و ح اعملهم واخلاص
علشان كده حبوه الناس وقالولنها في الحدوتة
امورة ... دي حبيبتي ..
امورة وحلوة وكتكوتة دي حبيبتي اجمل بنوتة
امورة وحلوة وكتكوتة دي حبيبتي اجمل بنوتة
امورة وحلوة وكتكوتة دي حبيبتي اجمل بنوتة
امورة وحلوة وكتكوتة دي حبيبتي اجمل بنوتة
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