Nancy Ajram (نانسي عجرم) or Nancy Nabil Ajram (Arabic: نانسي نبيل عجرم‎) (b… Read Full Bio ↴Nancy Ajram (نانسي عجرم) or Nancy Nabil Ajram (Arabic: نانسي نبيل عجرم‎) (born May 16, 1983) is a multi-platinum Lebanese pop folk artist. Considered one of the decade's most important superstars of the Middle East & Arab world, Ajram has sold, by 2007, over 30 million records ranking 3rd best selling female artist in Lebanese history. Ajram has secured a sensational status in the Middle East by releasing seven albums to date, numerous music videos and commercials; Ajram has participated in the most significant Arabic festivals and won plenty of awards, most importantly the 2008 World Music Award of best-selling Arab/Middle Eastern artist. Nancy Ajram is the first and only female sponsor and spokesperson of Coca-Cola in the Middle East & Arab world.

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?!

Moshtaga Leik
Nancy Ajram Lyrics

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مشتاقه ليك شوق الهوى لروحي
و حياة عنيك ذابت أنا روحي
من زمان مشتاقه أنا اشوفك
يا زمان ارجعلي بوصوفك

مشتاقه ليك شوق الهوى لروحي
و حياة عنيك ذابت أنا روحي

مشتاقه ليك شوق الهوى لروحي
و حياة عنيك ذابت أنا روحي
من زمان مشتاقه أنا اشوفك
يا زمان إرجعلي بوصوفك

والسبب بعدك
حبيبي
والسبب بعدك
حبيبي
حبيبي بعدك
والسبب بعدك حبيبي

مشتاقه ليك شوق الهوى لروحي
و حياة عنيك ذابت أنا روحي
والسبب بعدك
حبيبي
السبب بعدك
حبيبي
السبب بعدك حبيبي
السبب بعدك حبيبي

حن علي حن علي
وارأف على حالي
ليلي طال ليلي طال
حبك تلف حالي

حن علي حن علي
وارأف على حالي
ليلي طال ليلي طال
حبك تلف حالي

العيون السود ولهانه ولهانه
للهوى يا قلبي عطشانه عطشانه

والسبب بعدك
حبيبي
السبب بعدك
حبيبي
حبيبي بعدك
والسبب بعدك حبيبي

يا قمر يا قمر
سهرانة للغالي
سور دافي سور دافي
قلبي و بالي
يا قمر يا قمر
سهرانة للغالي
سور دافي سور دافي
قلبي و بالي

مهما صار ما أنسى ايامك ايامك
وانتظر ترجعلي بغرامك غرامك

والسبب بعدك
السبب بعدك
حبيبي بعدك
والسبب بعدك حبيبي

مشتاقه ليك
شوق الهوى لروحي

وحياة عينيك
لا لا لا روحي

Overall Meaning

The song "Moshtaga Leik" by Nancy Ajram is a passionate and emotional account of the longing for a loved one. The lyrics repeat the phrase "moshtaga leik" which roughly translates to "I miss you so much". The singer describes the intensity of her desire for the person she loves, saying that her soul and life have melted away in their absence. She remembers how long it has been since she has seen them and pleads with time to bring them back to her. Throughout the song, she repeats the phrase "walsabab ba'dak habibi" which means "because of you, my love" to express that her longing and pain are directly caused by the absence of her beloved.

The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer lamenting how her eyes are hollow and thirsty for her loved one. The verses speak of her yearning to be with him or her, and how she remembers the good times they've shared. Finally, the song ends on a somber note, with the singer acknowledging that no matter what happens, she will never forget the days spent with her loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

مشتاقه ليك شوق الهوى لروحي
I miss you with the love of my soul

و حياة عنيك ذابت أنا روحي
My life melted away when I looked into your eyes

من زمان مشتاقه أنا اشوفك
I've been missing you for a long time, I want to see you

يا زمان إرجعلي بوصوفك
Oh time, bring back our moments together

والسبب بعدك حبيبي
The reason is you, my love

حن علي حن علي
I'm longing, I'm longing

وارأف على حالي
Have mercy on me

ليلي طال ليلي طال
The night is long

حبك تلف حالي
Your love is consuming me

العيون السود ولهانه ولهانه
My black eyes are tired and restless

للهوى يا قلبي عطشانه عطشانه
My heart is thirsty for love