Nawal began singing at an early age, despite familial opposition to the lifestyle of a musician (her family changed their minds when they realized she was serious in her ambitions). She is influenced by the work of pioneering Arab singers such as Egypt's Om Kalthoum.
Nawal started her singing career after participating in Studio El Fan in 1988, she became a professional singer in 1991. Al-Zoghbi released her debut album titled "Wehyati Andak" in 1992, when she returned to her birth city, Beirut, after a two-year singing sojourn in the Gulf countries. Since that time, she has released seven other albums, each proving popular in the Arab world. Nawal takes herself seriously though, and has made it her business to develop extensive knowledge about what's happening within the Arabic music scene.
Controversies happened around 1998 when Al-Zoghbi released her album and single titled Mandam Aleik. The song was originally sung by Syrian singer Houwaida. It was a huge success to Houwaida, but a while later Al-Zoghbi released the album with her version of the song. When inquired about allegations of taking Houwaida's debut song, Al-Zoghbi claimed she had the song for a while and recorded it prior to Houwaida's release. On television interviews, she showed papers showing lyrics of the song claiming that these are the originals and that Houwaida took it from her.
When Houwaida was interviewed about the whole matter, she stressed out that she was preparing for the release of the song before Al-Zoghbi as it was her debut single. Houwaida was said to be more calm about the matter, and mostly asked God to forgive Al Zoghbi for such act. But this didn't affect the career of Houwaida, as she pursued and got quite successful in the Pan Arab media. The song is available on both singers' records and they got their share of popularity mostly after the conflict.
Her album Maloum which was released back in 1999 is believed to be her biggest failure throughout her recording career. As the low selling figures of the album, Al-Zoghbi herself declared regret to rush and release it since the previous one, Mandam Aleik, was released a year earlier.
In 2002, Nawal cooperated with music video director Sherif Sabri to come out with a new look for her song Elli Tmaneito. After airing teasers on Egyptian satellite channel, Dream TV. After full broadcast, Al Zoghbi worked hard on promoting the album by appearing in several TV channels, printed media and more.
Nawal's next album was to appear 2 years after the release of Elli Tmaneito. The name of this eagerly anticipated album was Eineik Kaddabeen. This album was accompanied by two music videos: Eineik Kaddabeen and Bi'einek. After promoting this album, Nawal then began work on her most recent album Yama Alou. She first released the single Rohi Ya Rohi in August 2005. Her first live performance of this was at a concert she held in the Hammersmith Apollo, London. She also made a music video for this song. The next single to be released from Yama Alou was Shou Akhbarak. This was released February/March of 2006. She also filmed a music video for this.
Nawal has released a song dedicated to Palestine called "Ya Quds" (O, Jerusalem).
Nawal participated in a patriotic song called "Ya Omati" with many other Arabic singers. She also recorded a song called "Hikayt Watan" with a number of Lebanese singers for the liberation of south Lebanon. As well as the song "La Ma Kholsit Le Hkayeh" after the death of Rafic Hariri.
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Ma'rafsh Leih
Nawal al zoghbi Lyrics
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معرفش ليه ببقا معاك متغيره فرحانه ليه
و كأني طفله صغيره حاسه بحاجات
أنا عمري قلبي محسها غير بس ليك
غير بس لييييييييييييييك
جنبك خليني على دنيا بعيده يا حبيبي معاك وديني
سايبالك نفسي يا حبيبي وكل سنيني
ده هواك غيرلي أيامي بعمر جديد
سايبالك نفسي يا حبيبي وكل سنيني
و كأني فراشه بياخدها الهوا لبعيد
معرفش ليه ببقا معاك متطمنه وعليك بغير
من نفسي من روحي أنا في حاجات كتير
ميكفينيش مليون سنه لو أقولها ليك
جنبك خليني على دنيا بعيده يا حبيبي معاك وديني
ده هواك غيرلي أيامي بعمر جديد
جنبك خليني على دنيا بعيده يا حبيبي معاك وديني
سايبالك نفسي يا حبيبي وكل سنيني
و كأني فراشه بياخدها الهوا لبعيد
جنبك خليني على دنيا بعيده يا حبيبي معاك وديني
سايبالك نفسي يا حبيبي وكل سنيني
ده هواك غيرلي أيامي بعمر جديد
Nawal Al Zoghbi's song "Ma'rafsh Leih," which translates to "I Don't Know Why," portrays a sense of contentment in the presence of someone special. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels complete only with their partner and is willing to give up everything to be with them. The phrase "ma'rafsh leih" (I don't know why) is repeated throughout the song, which could indicate confusion or uncertainty about why the singer feels the way they do. However, in the context of the song, it's more likely to convey that the singer cannot find the words to describe their feelings or provide a logical explanation for their emotions.
The lyrics convey a sentiment of happiness and nostalgia with the line "جنبك خليني على دنيا بعيده يا حبيبي معاك وديني," which roughly translates to "Let me stay by your side in a faraway world, my beloved, be with me and guide me." This line shows that the singer feels safe and happy near their partner and is willing to follow them wherever they go. Additionally, the phrase "و كأني فراشه بياخدها الهوا لبعيد" (And I feel like a butterfly being carried away by the wind) can be interpreted as the singer feeling light and free in their partner's presence.
Overall, "Ma'rafsh Leih" is a love song that highlights the power of love and how it can change a person's world by bringing contentment and joy. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree and happy couple, ready to face any challenges as long as they are together.
Line by Line Meaning
معرفش ليه
I don't know why
معرفش ليه ببقا معاك متغيره فرحانه ليه
I don't know why I feel happy and changed when I'm with you
و كأني طفله صغيره حاسه بحاجات
It's like I'm a child who feels needy
أنا عمري قلبي محسها غير بس ليك
My heart has only felt this way for you
جنبك خليني على دنيا بعيده يا حبيبي معاك وديني
Being with you takes me to a faraway world, my love, just be with me and guide me
سايبالك نفسي يا حبيبي وكل سنيني
I give myself to you, my love, and all my years
ده هواك غيرلي أيامي بعمر جديد
Your love has changed my days to a new life
و كأني فراشه بياخدها الهوا لبعيد
It's like I am a butterfly carried by the wind to faraway places
معرفش ليه ببقا معاك متطمنه وعليك بغير
I don't know why I feel calm and secure with you and no one else
من نفسي من روحي أنا في حاجات كتير
From my soul, I have many needs
ميكفينيش مليون سنه لو أقولها ليك
A million years wouldn't be enough if I told you everything I feel
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alfarar
الفنانه دائما تغيب فتره وجيزه وتظهر بقنبله من الاغاني بصراحه قمه في الجوء الرايق والاستمتاع بالستماع للغنيه نوال الى الامام ونتمنئ ان نشاهد امثال هاذي الاغنيه الخرافيه واحلئ لااااااااايك لصوتك المعجزه
@fadirayan88
النجمه الاكثر تألق و تواضع و الاجمل و الاصوت الأروع على الاطلاق نجمة الجماهير نوال الزغبي
@AlprineceKSA
نوال الزغبي راح تضل ملكة الفن والشياكه وصاحبة الاغاني الجميله اتمنى لها التوفيق بمسيرتها الفنيه
@mustafaalzoghbi
تولد نجوم وتموت نجوم ونــــــــــــوال الزغــــــــــــــبي نجمه كل النجوم
@MrEliraqi
الأغنية رائعه لحنا و كلماتا و توزيعا و أداء نوال جميل جدا بصراحه أغنية متكاملة و بديعه و إلي محليها اثر جمال نوال إلزغبي و جمال التصوير و المؤديل وسيم. احلى أغنية مصرية في 2011-2012
@MrThepharao
افضل اغنية لنوال الزغبى فى تاريخها الفنى
@fadirayan88
نوال ليست نجمة لبنان الاولى فقط نوال نجمة العالم العربي ابداع ما الو حدود هدا كليب بينحط بتاريخ اجمل الكليبات العربيه مبروك نوال نجاحاتك و مبروك بداية السنه الجديده اللي عم بتكون بدايه خير بنجاحات متألقه و حتزيد تألق بدبي لأنك فنانه بمعايير عاليه طبيعي منك يغارون يا ملكة الغناء العربي يا احلى نوال بعشقك
@daifsouf
لا يوجد ما اروع منك يا دهبية .دائما نجمة و من لا يحب نوال بدافع غير فني فهو لا يعرف الفن اصلا فنوال فنانة و مطربة مند 20 عاما و هدا يثبت انها ملكة الفن.....روووووووعة يا نونا.....
@Snaa41
بعيدا عن جمالها واناقتها وروعة صوتها .... نوال انسانة رائعة ومتواضعة غير متصنعة وماعندها اي مشاكل مع الوسط الفني رائعة يا نوال دائما
@nawal180018
قربنا من المليون بالتوفيق يانونا والف مبروك على الكليب الناجح