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?!
Ya Banat
Nancy Ajram Lyrics
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ما شبعش من الحنية وما داقش الحلويات
حلوة الأيام في عينيّ علشان خلفت بنية
ولا شفت الأرض اتهدت، ولا مالت الحيطة عليّ
يا بنات، يا بنات، يا بنات، اللي ما خلفش بنات
ما شبعش من الحنية وما داقش الحلويات
حلوة الأيام في عينيّ علشان خلفت بنية
ولا شفت الأرض اتهدت، ولا مالت الحيطة عليّ
ضحكتها لما اتولدت بتكتر في الأعياد
يا بنات، يا بنات، يا بنات (آه يا بنات) اللي ما خلفش بنات
ما شبعش من الحنية وما داقش الحلويات
عصافير الجنة يا توتة، تعصرلك شهد التوتة
ترقص لك فوق شباكك وتزغرط لك زغروطة
من التورتة اديها فتفوتة، شيكولاتة بالبسكوتة
وناغيها يا حلوة ناغيها هتغني لك ع النوتة
مش خايفة ليه من الزفة، من صغرك فاهمة وعارفة
عايزة الطرحة يا عروسة من وانت يا دوب في اللفة
يا بنات، يا بنات، يا بنات (يا بنات) اللي ما خلفش بنات
ما شبعش من الحنية وما داقش الحلويات
حلوة الأيام في عينيّ علشان خلفت بنية
ولا شفت الأرض اتهدت، ولا مالت الحيطة عليّ
The song "Ya Banat" by Nancy Ajram is a celebration of femininity and the joy of having daughters. The repeated refrain, "Ya Banat" (Oh girls), emphasizes the importance of having daughters in one's life. The song speaks of the sweetness of life when one is surrounded by daughters and the joy that they bring. The lyrics affirm the value of girls, stating that those who do not have daughters are missing out on the sweetness of life and the joy of nurturing.
The lyrics also express the idea that daughters bring richness to one's life, and they are a source of happiness and celebration. The singer notes how her daughters' laughter is a constant reminder of their presence and makes her happy. The song also talks about the traditions associated with the birth of a daughter, including the festive celebrations that accompany it.
Overall, "Ya Banat" is a song that celebrates the beauty and importance of girls and daughters in a family. It speaks to the joy and happiness that they bring with their presence and affirms their value in society.
Line by Line Meaning
يا بنات، يا بنات، يا بنات، اللي ما خلفش بنات
Oh girls, oh girls, oh girls, those who didn't have daughters
ما شبعش من الحنية وما داقش الحلويات
They never had enough love and sweetness in life
حلوة الأيام في عينيّ علشان خلفت بنية
The sweetness of life for me is because I have daughters
ولا شفت الأرض اتهدت، ولا مالت الحيطة عليّ
I never saw the world crumble or felt burdened by its walls
سقفوا وارقصوا يا ولاد، ده الفرح مالوهش معاد
Dance, my children, and rejoice, this happiness knows no end
ضحكتها لما اتولدت بتكتر في الأعياد
Her laughter since birth multiplies during celebrations
يا بنات (آه يا بنات) اللي ما خلفش بنات
Oh girls (ah, girls) who didn't have daughters
عصافير الجنة يا توتة، تعصرلك شهد التوتة
The birds of paradise, oh little one, will squeeze honey from berries for you
ترقص لك فوق شباكك وتزغرط لك زغروطة
They will dance on your windowsill and chirp for you
من التورتة اديها فتفوتة، شيكولاتة بالبسكوتة
From birthday cakes to little treats, chocolate with a cookie base
وناغيها يا حلوة ناغيها هتغني لك ع النوتة
And if you cuddle them, my sweet, they'll sing you a tune
مش خايفة ليه من الزفة، من صغرك فاهمة وعارفة
Why be afraid of the wedding procession? You are wise and knowledgeable from a young age
عايزة الطرحة يا عروسة من وانت يا دوب في اللفة
You want the bridal veil, though you're just starting to spin
يا بنات (يا بنات) اللي ما خلفش بنات
Oh girls (oh girls) who didn't have daughters
ما شبعش من الحنية وما داقش الحلويات
They never had enough love and sweetness in life
حلوة الأيام في عينيّ علشان خلفت بنية
The sweetness of life for me is because I have daughters
ولا شفت الأرض اتهدت، ولا مالت الحيطة عليّ
I never saw the world crumble or felt burdened by its walls
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nabil Khalaf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
warda
on Aam Betaala' Feek
i love you
Mehdi Baghaei Far
on Taala Ya
very nice