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?!
Setohy
Nancy Ajram Lyrics
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یا ياسطوحى
روح ياسطوحى تعالى يا سطوحى
إمتى ح نلعب سوا فى سطوحى
سطوحى ده بيبى من كراكيبى
لعبة و عارف إيه ملاعيبى
روح ياسطوحى تعالى يا سطوحى
سطوحى ده بيبى من كراكيبى
لعبة وعارف إيه ملاعيبى
بـ تی شرت أحمر و بشورت أصفر
إيده في وسطه وبيتمنظر
كل أخواتى لعبوا معاه
و أنا يخاصمنى و بتحداه
روح ياسطوحى تعالى يا سطوحى
إمتى ح نلعب سوا فى سطوحى
سطوحى ده بيبى من كراكيبى
لعبة و عارف إيه ملاعيبى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى... یا ياسطوحى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى... یا ياسطوحى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى
أخته تشده بيلزم حده
هيه بتقولي أنا مش قده
مش حاسقيه ببرون على حجري
و لا ح ينام ننه من بدري
يا سلام سلم آه يا سلام
مش ح يشوف أحلام يا حمام
مش ح يغمض عينه ح يلعب
ليه يستقتل دمي و يهرب
روح ياسطوحى تعالى يا سطوحى
إمتى ح نلعب سوا فى سطوحى
سطوحى ده بيبى من كراكيبى
لعبة و عارف إيه ملاعيبى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى... یا ياسطوحى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى... یا ياسطوحى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى
أنا بنوته و ممكن أبارزه
عمري ما أخاف من كتره جوايزه
كل أخواتي بيحبوه
وعشان خطري بيربوه
ليه مركون ع الحيط بيعيط
و أنا عايزاه يجري و يتنطط
أنا ح أتجنن من التنهيده
و بفصله بدله جديده
روح ياسطوحى تعالى يا سطوحى
إمتى ح نلعب سوا فى سطوحى
سطوحى ده بيبى من كراكيبى
لعبة و عارف إيه ملاعيبى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى... یا ياسطوحى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى... یا ياسطوحى
یا ياسطوحى ...یا ياسطوحى
The lyrics to Nancy Ajram's song "Setohy" are about a game that children play on the rooftops ("satoohy" in Arabic). The song's chorus repeats "yaa satoohy" ("oh rooftops") inviting the rooftops to come and play. The singer describes a game that is played, with all the different tricks the children use. The main character in the song is a young girl who wants to play with her siblings but is left out and has to fight to join in the fun. She dresses up in a red shirt and yellow shorts and challenges her siblings to play with her. She's determined to prove herself and not be left out of the game.
The song is a nostalgic look at childhood and the joy of games and play. The rooftops symbolize the freedom and adventure that children experience when playing outside. The song invites the listener to remember their own childhood and the games they played with their siblings and friends. It's a joyful and upbeat song that celebrates the innocence and wonder of childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
يا ياسطوحى
Oh rooftop!
روح ياسطوحى تعالى يا سطوحى
Come, spirit of the rooftop, oh rooftop!
إمتى ح نلعب سوا فى سطوحى
When will we play together on the rooftop?
سطوحى ده بيبى من كراكيبى
This rooftop is my baby, it's from my childhood
لعبة و عارف إيه ملاعيبى
It's a game and I know all the play
بـ تی شرت أحمر و بشورت أصفر
With a red T-shirt and yellow shorts
إيده في وسطه وبيتمنظر
His hand is in the middle and he's waiting
كل أخواتى لعبوا معاه
All of my sisters played with him
و أنا يخاصمنى و بتحداه
And he fights with me and I challenge him
أخته تشده بيلزم حده
His sister pulls him to behave himself
هيه بتقولي أنا مش قده
She tells me that she cannot control him
مش حاسقيه ببرون على حجري
He's not afraid of anything and steps on my stone
و لا ح ينام ننه من بدري
And he doesn't sleep until late like us
يا سلام سلم آه يا سلام
Oh peace, peace, oh peace
مش ح يشوف أحلام يا حمام
He doesn't see dreams like a pigeon
مش ح يغمض عينه ح يلعب
He doesn't close his eyes, he'll keep playing
ليه يستقتل دمي و يهرب
Why does he get my blood boiling and run away?
أنا بنوته و ممكن أبارزه
I'm a girl and I can challenge him
عمري ما أخاف من كتره جوايزه
I'm not afraid of winning too much
كل أخواتي بيحبوه
All of my sisters love him
وعشان خطري بيربوه
And because I'm worried that he's spoiling my fun
ليه مركون ع الحيط بيعيط
Why is he sitting on the wall and crying?
و أنا عايزاه يجري و يتنطط
And I want him to run and jump
أنا ح أتجنن من التنهيده
I'll go crazy from the sigh
و بفصله بدله جديده
And I'll buy him a new suit
Contributed by Michael F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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سطوحي يا سطوحي
روح يا سطوحي تعالا يا سطوحي
امته هنلعب سوا في سطوحي
سطوحي ده بيبي من كركيبي
لعبه وعارف ايه ملعيبي
بتشرت احمر وبشورت اصفر ايدو في وسطه وبيتمنزر
كل اخواتي لعبو معاه وانا يخصمني وبتحداه
اخته تشده بيلزم حده هيه بتقولي انا مش قده
مش هسقيه ببرون على حجري ولا هينام ننا من بدري
يا سلام سلم اه يا سلام مش هيشوف احلام يا حمام
مش هيغمض عينه هيلعب ليه يستقتل دمي ويهرب
انا بنوته وممكن ابرزه عمري ما اخاف من كتره جوايزه
كل اخواتي بيحسبوه وعشان خطري بيربوه
ليه مركون ع الحيط بيعيط وانا عايزاه يجري ويطنط
انا هتجنن من التنهيده وبفصلو بدله جديده
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